Egg Meets Sperm Progesterone & Fertility: What You NEED to Know When TTC
Trying to conceive (TTC) and looking for ways to naturally support your fertility? Understanding your hormones—especially progesterone—is key to improving implantation and increasing your chances of pregnancy. In this in-depth guide, we cover everything you need to know, from at-home fertility testing to sperm health and common mistakes that could be delaying your conception journey.
Joining us today on this episode is Amy Beckley who will talk about Progesterone & Fertility: What You NEED to Know When TTC.
Amy Beckley has a PhD in hormone signaling and founded Proov after her personal battle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Amy was given the diagnosis of "unexplained infertility" and told IVF was her best chance at conception. She had her son after 2 rounds of IVF. She then used her science degree and discovered her infertility was due to a simple progesterone deficiency. After having her daughter with just a low cost progesterone supplement, Amy decided to invent a way to test for progesterone at home. Proov was born and now Proov is the most comprehensive at-home system to monitor your whole cycle and discover of there are red flags that could be preventing conception.
What You'll Learn in This Video:
✅ Why Progesterone is Crucial for Pregnancy – What it does, when it should be high, and what happens if levels drop too soon.
✅ How to Track Ovulation at Home – The best methods, including LH strips, BBT tracking, and cervical mucus monitoring.
✅ At-Home Fertility Tests: Which Ones Actually Work? – Covering FSH, LH, PDG (progesterone metabolite), estrogen, and HCG pregnancy tests.
✅ Sperm Health & Male Fertility – Why it’s just as important to test male fertility and what makes a high-quality sperm sample.
✅ Common Causes of Infertility – From hormonal imbalances to blocked tubes, PCOS, endometriosis, and more.
✅ IVF vs. Natural Fertility Support – What to try before jumping into costly treatments and how to work with your doctor for personalized care.
✅ How to Improve Implantation Success – Nutritional tips, supplements, and lifestyle changes that can help prepare your body for pregnancy.
✅ Debunking Fertility Myths & Common Mistakes – Avoiding misinformation and understanding how your body truly works.
Fertility Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy:
✔️ Diet & Nutrition for Optimal Hormones – Mediterranean diet, seed cycling, and key vitamins for progesterone support.
✔️ Exercise & Fertility – How movement, blood flow, and stress reduction improve conception rates.
✔️ Acupuncture & Alternative Therapies – Can acupuncture really improve fertility outcomes?
✔️ Mindset & Emotional Well-Being – Coping with TTC stress, miscarriage, and fertility struggles.
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