Stop Ignoring hsCRP and the Role of Inflammation in Diminished Ovarian Reserve

If you’re facing low AMH, high FSH, DOR, POI, or recurrent pregnancy loss, this episode is for you. We’re diving into hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein), a key, often overlooked marker of inflammation, and why it matters for fertility.

Learn how chronic inflammation impacts egg quality, implantation, and embryo health, why hsCRP testing is often missed in conventional care, and what functional labs can reveal. We’ll also cover homocysteine, ANA, and natural killer cells, plus practical strategies to reduce inflammation and clotting risks for you and your partner.

I’m Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, and for over a decade, my team has helped 100's of couples improve fertility naturally or through IVF using functional testing and personalized strategies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hsCRP testing is critical yet often overlooked in fertility care
• How systemic inflammation affects eggs, implantation, embryos, and male fertility
• Other hidden markers, homocysteine, ANA, NK cells, that can influence fertility outcomes
• Functional fertility strategies to lower inflammation, including diet, gut health, stress support, supplements, and hormone optimization
• Real-world case studies showing how addressing inflammation improved fertility, even with low AMH or DOR

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TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Introduction to hsCRP & Fertility: Why high-sensitivity C-reactive protein matters for egg quality, implantation, recurrent pregnancy loss, and male factor fertility.

[01:00] Functional Fertility Perspective: How low AMH, high FSH, DOR, and POI patients benefit from advanced lab testing beyond conventional IVF bloodwork.

[02:00] Understanding Chronic Inflammation: How subtle, low-grade inflammation impacts hormone signaling, mitochondrial health, uterine blood flow, and implantation success.

[04:00] Testing & Interpreting hsCRP: What functional labs reveal, optimal levels, and why conventional medicine often overlooks this marker.

[06:00] Related Markers & Practical Strategies: Homocysteine, ANA, natural killer cells, and actionable steps, including diet, lifestyle, and supplementation, to reduce inflammation and support fertility.

[00:10:00] NK Cells & Inflammation – Why NK testing is controversial and how functional fertility targets inflammation using hsCRP, ANA, and personalized testing.

[00:12:00] Who Should Test hsCRP – Low AMH, high FSH, DOR, POI, recurrent loss, IVF failures, male factor, clotting issues, or chronic inflammation.

[00:13:00] Anti-Inflammatory Diet – Whole foods, omega-3s, elimination diet, gut health, and food reintroduction to support egg quality.

[00:16:00] Stress & Immune Support – Meditation, restorative yoga, sleep, supplements (Vitamin D, Omega-3, Curcumin, CoQ10), and blood sugar balance.

[00:19:00] Client Success Story – Addressing gut, hormones, inflammation, and stress led to natural conception; highlights functional fertility testing and strate