Episode 2: What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine?

05/04/19 • 20 min

Welcome back, lovely listeners! Today we dive into what restorative reproductive medicine is and why to choose it over assisted reproductive technology. We'll also touch on complementary modalities to RRM such as fertility awareness methods and functional medicine. Get ready for an information-packed episode!
Your host,
Malori Mayor, BSN, RN and infertility warrior
SHOW NOTES

Make sure to listen to Episode #1 if you haven't already!
What is restorative reproductive medicine (RRM)?
- Official definition from the International Institute of Reproductive Medicine: "...any scientific approach to reproductive medicine that seeks to cooperate with or restore the normal physiology and anatomy of the human reproductive system.”
- NaProTECHNOLOGY is the most standardized form of RRM. It was built on the Creighton Model FertilityCare System of fertility charting.
Other methods of fertility charting that work with RRM: Sympto-Thermal (Couple-to-Couple League), Marquette (sympto-hormonal), Billings Ovulation Method.
Complements to RRM include: nutritional intervention and functional medicine.
- Definition of functional medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine: "...a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease..."
Why choose RRM over assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF?
- It matters how you get to the end-state of having a baby!
- RRM respects the life and dignity of everyone involved. ART does not.
This podcast is focused solely on RRM and other forms of medicine that complement it. This was created because of a hole in the marketplace for this kind of information.
RRM doesn't believe in "unexplained infertility." It's just a matter of finding the reason.

LINKS MENTIONED
International Institute of Reproductive Medicine: https://restorative-reproductive-medicine.com
Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org
NaProTECHNOLOGY: https://www.naprotechnology.com/, https://fertilitycare.org/what-is-naprotechnology
Daisy's story for "Warriors in the Wait": Part 1 and Part 2
*Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.

Make sure to listen to Episode #1 if you haven't already!
What is restorative reproductive medicine (RRM)?
- Official definition from the International Institute of Reproductive Medicine: "...any scientific approach to reproductive medicine that seeks to cooperate with or restore the normal physiology and anatomy of the human reproductive system.”
- NaProTECHNOLOGY is the most standardized form of RRM. It was built on the Creighton Model FertilityCare System of fertility charting.
Other methods of fertility charting that work with RRM: Sympto-Thermal (Couple-to-Couple League), Marquette (sympto-hormonal), Billings Ovulation Method.
Complements to RRM include: nutritional intervention and functional medicine.
- Definition of functional medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine: "...a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease..."
Why choose RRM over assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF?
- It matters how you get to the end-state of having a baby!
- RRM respects the life and dignity of everyone involved. ART does not.
This podcast is focused solely on RRM and other forms of medicine that complement it. This was created because of a hole in the marketplace for this kind of information.
RRM doesn't believe in "unexplained infertility." It's just a matter of finding the reason.

Previous Episode

Episode 1: Welcome to the Restoring Fertility Naturally Podcast!

I'm so glad you're here to listen to the inaugural episode of the Restoring Fertility Naturally podcast! If you're dealing with fertility challenges, then you're in the right place. I know what it's like to feel alone in this journey, wondering what might be wrong and if motherhood is even possible. Fortunately, there are real solutions to be found in the world of restorative reproductive medicine! If you don't know what this emerging healthcare science is, then you'll soon be very familiar with it. Join me for interviews with real people, both professionals who are experts in their field, and individuals just like yourself who have walked this road of infertility. You are not alone, and your story matters!
Your host,
Malori Mayor, BSN, RN and infertility warrior
SHOW NOTES

Welcome to the podcast!
Coming at this from both a personal and professional point of view. (Though see disclaimer below!)
Why this podcast and "restoring fertility naturally"?
What is restorative reproductive medicine?
- Reproductive medicine that gets at the root cause of infertility and cooperates with the natural fertility cycle of a couple instead of circumventing it.
- NaPro Technology is the most standardized form of RRM.
Why talk about infertility?
"Warriors in the Wait" infertility blog series: https://www.warriorlifewellness.com/category/warriors-in-the-wait/
- Submission form for interested guest bloggers: https://forms.gle/CCZMfZEdWy1B2WdS7
Podcast email: [email protected]
Calendly scheduler for podcast guests or potential guests: https://calendly.com/restoringfertilitynaturally

*Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.

Next Episode

Episode 4: Guest Interview - Annie Ortiz, FCPI - Bio-Identical Progesterone & NaProTECHNOLOGY

I'm pleased to present the first guest interview of the Restoring Fertility Naturally podcast! Annie Ortiz, a FertilityCare Practitioner Intern, joins me to talk about bio-identical progesterone.
Your host,
Malori Mayor, BSN, RN
SHOW NOTES

To read Annie's personal infertility and miscarriage story, visit the Warriors in the Wait project: Part 1 and Part 2
What is NaProTECHNOLOGY?
What is the difference between natural (bio-identical) hormones made in the body and artificial hormones found in contraceptives like the birth control pill, and why is this differentiation important?
- NaPro approach to hormones: always bio-identical and cooperative with the woman's cycle
Pope Paul VI Institute - research arm of NaPro
Fun fact: only about 13% of women ovulate on day 14 of the menstrual cycle!
Why is progesterone important for trying to conceive and pregnancy?
Why would a woman have low progesterone?
What are some issues that can arise from low progesterone?
What does an FCP look for in a woman's Creighton fertility chart with regards to possible low progesterone?
If a woman has biomarkers for low progesterone, what are the next steps for diagnosis and treatment?
What are some other bio-identical hormones that NaPro uses?

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