Toxins That Lower AMH and Diminish Ovarian Reserve

6d ago • 14 mins

Welcome to another episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns explores the critical topic of how environmental toxins, can impact your fertility by diminishing your ovarian reserve (aka. lowering your egg count). Toxic exposure is one of the primary ways that we diminish our egg count and egg quality. Drawing from research and her expertise in holistic fertility, Dr. Burns explains how these toxins can accelerate ovarian aging, reduce egg quality, and affect AMH levels. Toxic exposure is one of the primary ways that we diminish our egg count and egg quality!

She shares practical tips for identifying and avoiding exposure to these harmful substances, along with actionable advice on supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes through diet and lifestyle adjustments. She will also share herbal tips on how to boost egg count and quality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The role of AMH in fertility and why low levels doesn't mean you are infertile
The role of AMH in determining IVF success
Common sources of formaldehyde and benzene, and how they affect ovarian reserve.
Practical ways to reduce toxin exposure in your environment.
Natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and supplements to improve egg quality and support fertility.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome and introduction to toxins and their impact on fertility
[01:15] What is AMH, and why does it matter for fertility?
[06:00] How formaldehyde and benzene accelerate ovarian aging
[10:30] Top sources of toxins: What to avoid and how to detox
[16:20] Natural strategies to support your fertility and reduce oxidative stress
[22:00] Dr. Christina’s Egg Quality Formula and how it’s helping women worldwide
[26:00] Final thoughts on reducing exposure and optimizing reproductive health

About Dr. Christina Burns

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs.

Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook.

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