MTHFR Factor

Most women don’t know if they’re positive for the genetic mutation called MTHFR. If they are, then they can not break down folic acid which causes elevated homocysteine levels. This is a commonly known risk factor contributing to recurrent pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, infertility, Down Syndrome and other serious concerns surrounding pregnancy.

40% of the population is MTHFR positive. 70% of women diagnosed with infertility are MTHFR positive. As a result, I recommend that everyone take an MTHFR-safe prenatal.

I do recommend getting tested for the MTHFR gene. If you can’t get tested through your doctor, there are several companies online, like livinggenes.com, where you can test from home.

If you are positive, I make additional supplement recommendations in the MTHFR Support Protocol in my Free Fertility Supplement Guide.

Vitamin D 

Low Vitamin D levels can cause infertility in men and women, miscarriages and many other healthy issues. It’s a common and serious issue, yet very easy to test and treat. *85% of women with PCOS are deficient in Vitamin D!

Inflammation Markers – Many studies have shown that inflammation is at the root PCOS, endometriosis and infertility, and even male infertility. 

Iron 

Iron deficiency is linked with infertility, miscarriage, low birth weight babies, preterm labor, postpartum depression and iron deficiency in infants. I’ve had patients who got pregnant soon after simply adding an iron supplement to their daily regimen.

Thyroid 

Hypothyroidism is extremely common and contributes to infertility and miscarriage. Your TSH levels should be between 1.0-2.0 to get pregnant. Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk for hypothyroidism. It’s also worth noting that many women with these conditions are also MTHFR-positive.

Both endometriosis and Hashimoto’s can go undiagnosed. Almost all cases of hypothyroidism in the U.S. are due to an autoimmune condition rather than an iodine deficiency. (Iodine deficiency is more common in developing countries.)

You can have autoimmune hypothyroidism without testing positive for the thyroid antibodies. Once you’ve tested positive, you’re already at an advanced stage.

Food Sensitivities 

Food allergies contribute to inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, like Hypothyroidism and Endometriosis. You can either eliminate all the foods you suspect may be triggering an inflammatory response, or you can get tested to confirm which ones are indeed harming your fertility.

Vaginal Bacteria 

Bacterial Vaginosis, Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma can make it impossible for sperm to survive and fertilize your embryo. If positive, you can take an antibiotic and follow my supplement recommendations for maintaining a healthy vaginal environment.

STDs 

Chlamydia is the most common cause of infertility. It can be asymptomatic. Even if you’ve been with the same partner for years, it’s well worth having this simple test done. If left untreated, chlamydia can spread and infect other parts of the female reproductive system, in particular the uterus and fallopian tubes, which can result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

If your doctor cannot order these tests for you or you still have to pay a large out of pocket amount, you may consider ordering tests online from the company, Everly Well. You receive the kit by mail, provide the sample in the comfort of your own home, mail back the kit and receive the results online within days. Use this link to receive 10% off.

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