5 AMH killers you need to STOP now to IMPROVE EGG Reserve

Summary

This video script focuses on five lifestyle changes that can potentially improve Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels and overall fertility in women. The host emphasizes the importance of not avoiding sun exposure, as it is crucial for natural vitamin D production, which is linked to AMH levels. The use of pesticides, particularly Roundup, is discouraged due to their harmful effects on fertility and the endocrine system. The third point is about reducing daily stress by minimizing tasks and to-do lists, allowing the body to rest and recover. The fourth point addresses the quality of drinking water, advising the use of filtration systems and avoiding plastic containers to reduce exposure to toxins. Lastly, the script advises against using conventional tampons due to their pesticide residues and recommends organic alternatives. The video aims to provide practical advice for those looking to enhance their fertility health.

Takeaways

• 👍 Engage with the content by liking, commenting, and subscribing to get more videos on the topic.
• 🚫 Avoid basic advice like quitting smoking, drinking water, and getting extra sleep as it's assumed you already know these.
• 🌞 Stop avoiding the sun to get natural vitamin D, which is linked to better AMH levels, but take precautions for long sun exposure.
• 🌿 Stop using pesticides, especially Roundup, in your yard as they are toxic and can harm your fertility.
• 📝 Reduce your to-do list to lower stress and allow your body to recover, which can support better ovarian function.
• 💧 Ensure you drink clean, filtered water from a good source and avoid drinking from plastic to reduce exposure to toxins.
• 🩸 Avoid using conventional tampons and pads due to potential pesticide residues and other harmful chemicals; opt for organic and chlorine-free alternatives.
• ☀️ For vitamin D, expose your skin to sunlight, preferably between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for about 20 minutes.
• 🌱 Use natural methods for yard care, such as vinegar for weeds, instead of harmful chemicals.
• 🚫 AMH is not a definitive predictor of fertility but helps set expectations for IVF outcomes and planning.
• 📺 Watch more episodes of Fertility TV for further insights into improving fertility and understanding AMH.
• 📚 Consider joining a fertility coaching program for personalized support on your fertility journey.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video regarding fertility?

The main focus of the video is to discuss five things that people should stop doing to improve their AMH levels and overall fertility.

Why is it important to avoid excessive sun exposure while also acknowledging the benefits of the sun?

Excessive sun exposure can damage the skin and potentially cause skin cancer, but limited and moderate sun exposure is valuable for providing natural vitamin D, which is important for supporting healthy AMH levels.

What is the correlation between vitamin D levels and AMH levels?

There is a correlation between vitamin D levels and AMH levels, where lower AMH levels tend to be associated with lower vitamin D levels.

Why should one avoid using pesticides in their yard?

Pesticides, such as Roundup, are toxic and can harm fertility and the endocrine system, making them detrimental to preserving egg reserve and quality.

What is a suggested natural alternative to chemical pesticides for yard maintenance?

Vinegar is suggested as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides for addressing weeds, and manual weed pulling is also recommended.

How can one reduce the burden on their daily life and nervous system?

One can reduce the burden by saying no more frequently to additional tasks and social engagements, thus avoiding over-scheduling and allowing more time for rest and rejuvenation.

What are the two main considerations when it comes to drinking water quality?

The two main considerations are filtration to remove chemicals and toxins, and the source of the water to ensure it is clean before consumption.

Why is it advised to avoid using conventional tampons?

Conventional tampons are often made from cotton that is heavily sprayed with pesticides, including glyphosate from Roundup, which can be absorbed through the permeable vaginal membrane and enter the bloodstream, potentially harming fertility.

What are some of the harmful additives found in conventional tampons and pads?

Conventional tampons and pads may contain harmful additives such as dioxin (a byproduct of bleaching), odor neutralizers, dyes, pesticides, and fragrances, which can be endocrine disruptors.

What is the recommended alternative to conventional tampons for better reproductive health?

The recommended alternative is to use organic tampons or pads, preferably without an applicator, and chlorine-free pads to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals.

How does the video suggest improving egg quality in a short period of time?

The video suggests that viewers can find information on how to improve egg quality in just three months by using the link provided in the video description.

What is the role of AMH testing in fertility?

AMH testing is valuable for setting proper expectations on the outcomes of an IVF cycle and assisting reproductive endocrinologists or fertility clinics in determining the best protocol and plan for medications for an IVF cycle.

Outlines

00:00

🌞 Avoiding Sun Exposure Affects Fertility

The first paragraph emphasizes the importance of not avoiding the sun, as natural sunlight is a vital source of vitamin D, which is linked to higher AMH levels. The speaker advises enjoying the sun responsibly, suggesting 20 minutes of exposure between 11:00 and 2:00 without sunscreen, and highlights the correlation between vitamin D and AMH levels. The goal is to increase vitamin D levels to support healthy AMH levels, although an increase in vitamin D does not guarantee an increase in AMH.

05:02

🌿 Chemical Pesticides as Fertility Disruptors

The second paragraph discusses the harmful effects of pesticides, particularly Roundup, on fertility and the endocrine system. The speaker recommends ceasing the use of such chemicals in one's yard and suggests natural alternatives like vinegar for weed control. For those who rent and lack control over pesticide use, the advice is to minimize exposure and inquire about safer alternatives. The paragraph also touches on the importance of consuming organic food to reduce the intake of harmful chemicals that can affect fertility.

10:05

📝 Reducing To-Do Lists for Fertility Health

The third paragraph focuses on the stress that an overloaded to-do list can impose on the body and its impact on fertility. The speaker encourages saying 'no' more often to non-essential tasks and reducing the daily burden on the adrenal glands and nervous system. By doing less and allowing more downtime for rest and recovery, the body can function more optimally, which is beneficial for ovarian function and fertility.

💧 Ensuring Quality Drinking Water for Fertility

The fourth paragraph addresses the importance of clean drinking water for fertility health. It stresses the need for a good filtration system to remove chemicals and toxins from water sources. The speaker also advises against using plastic containers for storing water due to potential toxins like BPA and recommends using glass or stainless steel bottles. The goal is to minimize exposure to endocrine disruptors that can negatively affect fertility.

🚫 Avoiding Conventional Tampons for Fertility

The fifth and final paragraph warns against the use of conventional tampons and pads due to their pesticide-laden cotton content, which can introduce harmful chemicals into the body. The speaker recommends using organic tampons or pads without applicators and chlorine-free pads to avoid exposure to toxins like glyphosate and dioxin. The vagina's permeable mucus membrane allows for easy absorption of these toxins, which can have detrimental effects on fertility.

Keywords

💡AMH

AMH stands for Anti-Müllerian Hormone, which is a hormone in the blood that is used as an indicator of a woman's ovarian reserve. In the video, the speaker discusses the importance of AMH levels in relation to fertility and how certain behaviors can potentially affect these levels. The video aims to provide advice on improving AMH levels for better fertility outcomes.

💡Sun Exposure

Sun exposure is vital for the body to produce natural vitamin D, which is linked to AMH levels. The video emphasizes the importance of getting sunlight to boost vitamin D, which in turn can support healthy AMH levels. However, it also advises taking precautions to avoid excessive sun exposure that could lead to skin damage.

💡Pesticides

Pesticides, such as Roundup, are chemicals that can be harmful to human health and fertility. The video points out that these chemicals are endocrine disruptors and can negatively impact egg quality and ovarian reserve. It encourages viewers to avoid using such chemicals in their yards and to opt for natural alternatives like vinegar for weed control.

💡To-Do List

The concept of a to-do list in the video is used metaphorically to discuss the importance of reducing daily stress and burden on the body's adrenal glands and nervous system. The speaker advises viewers to say 'no' more often to non-essential tasks to allow for more rest and recovery time, which is crucial for optimal ovarian function.

💡Drinking Water

The quality of drinking water is highlighted as a key factor in maintaining fertility. The video differentiates between filtered water and water sourced from potentially contaminated sources. It advises using filtration systems to remove chemicals and toxins and recommends drinking from glass or stainless steel containers to avoid potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can leach from plastic.

💡Tampons

The video discusses the potential risks associated with using conventional tampons, which are often made from cotton that has been treated with pesticides. It advises against using such tampons due to the possibility of absorbing harmful chemicals through the vaginal mucosa. Instead, it recommends using organic tampons or pads, which are less likely to contain harmful substances.

💡Fertility TV

Fertility TV appears to be the name of the series or platform from which the video is derived. It is likely a resource that provides educational content on fertility-related topics. The video is a part of this series, focusing on actions that could potentially harm fertility and offering advice on how to improve it.

💡IVF Cycle

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a process where eggs are fertilized by sperm outside the body and then implanted into the uterus. The video mentions that AMH levels are used to set expectations and determine the best protocol for medication during an IVF cycle. It underscores the significance of AMH in fertility treatments without suggesting it's the sole determinant of fertility.

💡Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disruptors are substances that can interfere with the body's hormone system and potentially lead to health issues. The video identifies pesticides, chemicals in plastic, and certain substances in tampons as examples of endocrine disruptors that can negatively affect fertility and are advised against.

💡Organic Products

The video emphasizes the use of organic products, particularly in the context of food and feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads. Organic products are recommended to reduce exposure to pesticides and chemicals that can act as endocrine disruptors, which are harmful to fertility.

💡Fertility Journey

The term 'fertility journey' is used to describe the process and experiences individuals go through when trying to conceive. The video offers support and guidance for this journey, encouraging viewers to seek help and make lifestyle changes to improve their chances of conception.

Highlights

The video discusses five things to avoid to improve AMH levels and fertility.

Avoiding sun exposure is counterproductive as it is a natural source of vitamin D, which is linked to AMH levels.

Vitamin D levels are often lower in individuals with lower AMH, suggesting a need to improve vitamin D for better AMH.

Recommendation to get moderate sun exposure between 11:00 and 2:00 for about 20 minutes to increase vitamin D levels.

Advises against the use of pesticides like Roundup in yards due to their toxicity and harmful effects on fertility.

Suggests using natural alternatives to pesticides, such as vinegar, to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

Encourages viewers to reduce their to-do lists to decrease stress and allow the body to rest and rejuvenate.

Stresses the importance of drinking clean, filtered water from a healthy source to avoid toxins and endocrine disruptors.

Advises against drinking water that has been in contact with plastic to prevent exposure to harmful chemicals.

Recommends using glass or stainless steel bottles and containers instead of plastic to store and drink water.

Warns against the use of conventional tampons due to the presence of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.

Suggests using organic tampons or pads without applicators to reduce exposure to harmful substances.

Discusses the dangers of dioxin, a byproduct of bleaching, and other additives in conventional feminine hygiene products.

AMH is not a definitive predictor of fertility but is valuable in setting expectations for IVF outcomes.

The video emphasizes not putting all the fertility focus on a single number like AMH, but rather addressing the overall fertility puzzle.

Provides a link in the video description for viewers to apply for the Hope Fertility Coaching Program for personalized support.

Encourages viewers to ask questions and engage with the content for a deeper understanding of fertility and personal improvement.

Reminds viewers of the importance of a holistic approach to fertility, including lifestyle changes and avoiding harmful substances.

Transcripts

A few months ago I shared this fertility TV episode called 7 Fertility Killers, and you

all loved it.

You always ask me what you should be doing, but what about what you shouldn't be doing

to try to improve and increase your AMH.

In this video, I'll share a few easy things you need to stop doing today, because they

are not helping you and your egg reserve.

If you're excited about this, then please give me a thumbs up, leave a comment below,

let me know if you like this topic and more importantly, why don't you chime in and let

me know what your AMH levels are.

And I want you to subscribe so that I know that you like this topic and I can do more

videos like this.

It's not going to be the basics like just quit smoking, drink some water, get some extra

sleep and rest.

You already know all of that by now, especially if you've been watching other episodes of

Fertility TV.

We're going to go deep into this concept and I'm going to cover these five topics of things

that you need to be avoiding.If you know you have low egg reserve and you are serious about

improving your AMH and overall fertility and having a baby is something that you really

want, then I highly encourage you to click on the link in the description below this

video to apply to qualify to join my program and more importantly to speak to a real person

on my team to see how we can best support you on your fertility journey.

Now, let's get started.

So as we get started on this topic about AMH and the five things that you need to stop

doing to improve your AMH, I do want to remind you all that AMH is not a predictor of your

fertility and how or when you may become pregnant.

Its main value is really in setting proper expectations on the outcomes of an IVF cycle

or to assist your reproductive endocrinologist or fertility clinic in determining the best

protocol and plan for medications for an IVF cycle.

So it doesn't mean that there's not value in having your AMH tested, and in the information

that I can give you, but I don't want you to put all of your fertility, weight and burden

in this one number.

It's just one piece of the overall fertility puzzle that we need to address for you.

Okay, so number one, avoiding the sun.

Most of us have been taught that as good as the sun is, we need to avoid a lot of sun

exposure on a regular basis because it can damage our skin, maybe cause skin cancer and

so forth.

I'm not here to argue about those points.

What I do want to state is that first and foremost, getting sun exposure is extremely

valuable and important.

And the number one thing that its value has is that it provides natural vitamin D.

We also know that there is a correlation between vitamin D levels and AMH levels, specifically

that when we have lower AMH, we tend to also find that we have lower vitamin D, and so

we want to improve that and increase your vitamin D levels to help support and increase

and get accurate healthy AMH levels.

Now, it doesn't mean that if we absolutely increase your vitamin D that we will absolutely

increase your AMH.

That can happen and hopefully does, but it does not always happen.

So what I would encourage all of you to do is to enjoy the sun.

Now, if you know that you're going to be spending eight hours in the sun, then yes, we do need

to take precautions, make sure we're covered, we've got a hat, maybe some sunscreen, but

if you're just going to be out on a regular basis, then I would encourage you not to use

sunscreen and to expose your skin as much as possible.

One of the guides that I like to give for natural vitamin D support is to go out in

the middle of the day in the sun between 11:00 and 2:00 for about 20 minutes or so, maybe

a little bit more, maybe a little bit less on a regular basis with as much skin exposure

as possible.

So the best would be totally nude if you are in a private backyard and don't have any worries

around.

Otherwise, get into a bikini or a bathing suit and get out in the sun and expose your

skin so that you can in increase those vitamin D levels and also increase hopefully your

AMH level.

So stop avoiding the sun is number one.

Number two, stop using pesticides in your yard.

That's right, we need to get away from using Roundup because it is toxic.

It causes harm to your body, your fertility and your endocrine system.

These chemicals are fertility killers and endocrine disruptors, and that is definitely

something we do not want.

When we are trying to preserve our egg reserve or ovarian reserve and preserve egg quality,

we need to avoid chemicals and pesticides and toxins.

And the number one chemical and toxin that I find used everywhere and often, unfortunately

find when we do testing inside of our bodies is Roundup and pesticides.

So you all need to stop using that in your yard.

Now, if you can control it, there's lots of natural things that you can do to address

that.

Vinegar is one of the best ones to address weeds.

The other way is just pull them out.

Get some exercise and get some hard work by yanking those weeds out of the ground.

But also you can use some vinegar.

So that is the best way to avoid it, if you own your house and your yard and that is something

you can control.

If you rent and you don't have control over it, then we want to avoid exposure or constant

exposure to that.

So you want to ask if they are spraying, if there's something else maybe that they can

use instead.

And if they are, you want to know what the schedule is so that you can stay away or avoid

contact and breathing the air when that is happening.

By the way, those things are also used in your food as regular pesticides in the produce

that we get, which is also why the quality of the food that you get is so important and

making sure that it's organic because that will at least, maybe not always totally avoid,

but at least reduce and eliminate as much as possible that piece of the puzzle.

So that is number two.

Number three might sound funny, but it is absolutely true.

Stop adding more things to your to-do list.

Your goal is to reduce the burden on your daily life, on your adrenal glands, on your

nervous system.

So the only way to do that is to do less, not do more.

It's important here that I want to encourage all of you to say no more frequently.

When people ask you to do something, if it doesn't work for you, if it doesn't fit into

what you really need to be doing, then I want you to avoid that.

Stop trying to pack into your schedule all of these plans, whether social or otherwise.

Try to eliminate so you have more downtime to rest, recover and rejuvenate.

Give your body and your nervous system some time to recover and to just settle down.

So number three is don't add more to your to-do list, eliminate more.

This will allow your ovaries to function more optimally, to do what they're meant to do

instead of being in this constant fight or flight response, because we're always trying

to do, do, do, do, instead of rest, rest, rest, rest.

That is number three.

Number four is all about your drinking water, and this is about avoiding bad drinking water.

I know that sounds simple and you might say, "But what does that really mean?"

Well, here are the two main things that we need to take into account when we are talking

about drinking water.

One is filtration, and two is the source.

How are we consuming it?

From where did that water live?

So we want to make sure that the water you drink is as clean as possible, filled with

as little to no chemicals or toxins.

So we want to make sure that we have a good filtration system at your faucet so that you

can be getting healthy drinking water.

Even better would be a great filtration system for your whole house to filter all the water

that comes in, whether it's going into your body or on your body.

So that would be the first part of this.

And the second part is often we are drinking water that comes out of plastic.

It's coming out of the pipes and then we're putting it into plastic.

We want to avoid that as well because that causes other problems.

We've been talking about chemicals and toxins a lot in this video and this is no different,

whether it's actually in the water before you filter it or it lives in this plastic

where you're then getting some sort of BP, whether it's BPA or other BP, then the bisphenol

is not something that we want and does cause all sorts of problems to our endocrine system

and our fertility, again, also endocrine disruptor.

So we want to make sure that we are drinking out of glass bottles, or I've got my other

one here, stainless steel as well.

Whether it's the stainless steel glass like this or cup or a stainless steel or glass

bottle that we are going to pour that into.

Now, I know some of you have reached out to me and said, "Well, I have to buy in plastic

for whatever reason.

There's nothing else I can do."

Well, then we want to get it out of that as quickly as possible.

And I would encourage you to look for other options that might allow you to get away from

buying plastic altogether and there are those options as well.

So number four is about drinking water and what you are going to do to make sure you're

getting good quality drinking water.

I want to thank the sponsor of this week's video, Fairhaven Health, the maker of quality

fertility supplements.

Okay, number five, stop using tampons.

Actually, what this should really say is stop using conventional tampons because conventional

tampons and actually most tampons and pads are made from cotton.

Well, cotton is a natural resource that is farmed, and like we talked about previously

with our own house, when we are trying to get rid of weeds and so forth, we use pesticides.

Well, the same is true on cotton farms.

They use tons of pesticides and in this case, Roundup.

And cotton has been found to have a ton of glyphosate, which is the main ingredient in

Roundup.

And so we want to avoid that whether we are consuming it orally or you are using it vaginally.

And the reason why this is also important is because your mucus membrane in the vagina

is extremely permeable.

So when you put this tampon and insert it into the vagina, it's going to get easily

into the bloodstream.

And so then you're putting these toxins directly into the vagina where actually it's very close

contact to the uterus, and right into the bloodstream, which is exactly what we don't

want because you are getting these chemicals directly where we don't want them and they're

easily and highly absorbable.

So we want to avoid that as much as possible.

So the first rule of thumb that I recommend here is get rid of the tampons and use pads.

Now, sometimes tampons are still necessary, but whether you're using tampons or pads,

I highly recommend that you use organic tampons or pads because the cotton is not sprayed

and the likelihood of having glyphosate in there decreases dramatically in that situation.

Now, there are other reasons why we might find conventional tampons to be dangerous

or harmful for us and cause problems to the endocrine system, so dioxin are one of them.

They're dangerous and there's a byproduct of bleaching.

We also have odor neutralizers in those products and dyes potentially.

We already talked about the pesticides and then fragrances as well that we might not

want in there as well.

So the best thing that we can do is try to get organic tampons or pads, and I highly

recommend getting the ones without the applicator.

I know it might be more challenging and something that you're not used to, but that's what you're

looking for.

And on top of that, also chlorine free pads.

So that's my guide and why that's so important.

So number five is avoiding using conventional, the keyword, conventional tampons.

So what are you going to start to stop or change now from the five that I just mentioned

that I want you to avoid or stop, If you do have some fertility questions, you can also

leave those below and I will do the best I can to answer them.

If you want to go deep into your fertility and you want to find the root cause to what's

not letting you get pregnant, then I want to ask you to fill out the application using

the link below to join my Hope Fertility Coaching Program.

This will allow you to speak to a real person on my team and see how we can best support

you on your fertility journey.

And again, all you have to do is use the link in the description below.

I also want to leave you with a video that I shared before about how to improve your

egg quality in just three months.

If you haven't already checked it out, you can do so by using the link in the description

below as well.

Until the next video, stay fertile.