"Is This Normal?" Navigating Fertility, Hormones, & Pregnancy After 40 with Dr. Jolene Brighten
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Dr. Jolene Brighten, a pioneer in women’s medicine, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and certified sex counselor, joins Alexa to discuss hormones, fertility, and pregnancy after 40. They delve into the pressures of being a public figure while going through a miscarriage, navigating autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's before and during pregnancy, and the importance of mitochondria health. They also explore how men’s health can impact a couple’s ability to get and stay pregnant and the role of cortisol and adrenal health in pregnancy.
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