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January 22, 2025 34 mins

In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles offers a comprehensive review of adrenal health as it relates to fertility. She covers: 

  • The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands, including cortisol and DHEA
  • The impact of chronically elevated cortisol on the reproductive system, and the best way to test cortisol 
  • The role of DHEA in follicular development, and how production of DHEA changes as we age
  • The benefits of DHEA supplementation for those with poor ovarian response
  • The most impactful lifestyle factors and supplementation to support health in the HPA-axis

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