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

05/27/19 • 55 min

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
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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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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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Episode 2: What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine?

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
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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.

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Episode 5: Our Personal Infertility Story, Part 2

Today we're going to get personal again and dive back into our personal infertility story. If you missed Part 1, make sure to go back to Episode #3 so you get the full back story! I hope that those of you going through infertility can relate to many of the emotions and struggles that I talk about in this episode. You are not alone and your story matters!
Your host,
Malori Mayor, BSN, RN and infertility warrior
SHOW NOTES

Warriors in the Wait, Part 2 of our story on the blog: https://www.warriorlifewellness.com/napro-infertility-part-2/
Creighton Model of fertility charting
NaProTECHNOLOGY
Search the #naprotechnology hashtag on Instagram!
Holly Baril, CFCP (my Creighton instructor): https://www.intouchfertility.com/ & Instagram
NaPro is individualized, personalized medicine
PMS for 3 or more days before your period is not normal!
Talked a little bit about NaPro and Tricare military insurance coverage (NaPro diagnostics and treatment is covered by most insurances)

Email: [email protected]
Calendly link for scheduling podcast 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.