Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the science behind egg development, the impact of lifestyle and diet on fertility, and the critical role of follicle health. Ashe also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader endocrine system, digestive health, and stress management for optimal fertility. Whether you're preparing for conception or just curious about reproductive health, this episode is packed with valuable information.\n\xa0\n Expanding Topics: From Pregnancy to Fertility\nUnderstanding Egg Quality\nDefining Egg Quality\nThe Science Behind Egg Development\nFollicle Development and Its Importance\nImpact of Lifestyle on Follicle Health\nThe Role of Supplements and Probiotics\nTesting and Personalized Recommendations\nExploring DUTCH and GI Map Tests\nUnderstanding the DUTCH Test\nAdrenal Health and Hormone Metabolism\nWhen to Consider the DUTCH Test\nAlternative Hormone Testing Methods\nIntroduction to the GI Map\nThe Importance of Individualized Functional Testing\nCycle Day Three Blood Test Explained\nRecognizing Digestive Health Symptoms\nImproving Bowel Movements\nStress and Egg Quality\nToxic Load and Generational Fertility\n\xa0\nGuest Bio:\nAshe Milkovic is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Health Expert. As the founder and CEO of The International Association for Functional Hormone Health, Ashe strives to make advancements in women's health accessible by teaching tools and strategies to health professionals to expand their knowledge, skill sets, and practices in functional hormone health. Through her association, Ashe is on a mission to educate, collaborate, and create a thriving community of skilled practitioners that are passionate in helping to transform the lives of women all over the globe.\nINSTAGRAM:\nConnect with HeHe on IG\xa0\nConnect with Ashe on IG\xa0\n\xa0\nBIRTH EDUCATION:\nJoin The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!\n\xa0\nDownload The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!\n\xa0\nLINKS MENTIONED:\nhttps://iafhh.com/training - Free Training, Revolutionizing Hormones\nhttps://iafhh.com/practitioner-directory\n\xa0\nVisual of follicle development discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278951/figure/morpho-physio-ovary_f_morpho-physio-ovary_figure1/#:~:text=It%20takes%20~290%20days%20for,)%20or%20gonadotropin%2Ddependent%20period.\n\xa0\nBook mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Nutrition-Your-Genes-Traditional/dp/1250113822\n\xa0\nYOUTUBE LINKS:\nConnect with HeHe on YouTube.