I’m excited to welcome Dr. Kate Naumes, naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, back to the podcast for episode 43. In this episode we talk about main causes of infertility. It’s jam-packed with information, as Dr. Naumes is a wealth of information. But don’t worry, we keep it light and fun. In this episode, we talk about: main causes of infertility when it’s time to seek a doctor’s help what women can do to take charge of their fertility when you get a diagnosis, what your next steps are traditional fertility doctors vs functional doctors (or naturopathic) what couples can do if they don’t want to jump to IUI or IVF why you shouldn’t take fertility advice from an influencer male factor and the stigma that comes along with it & more Disclaimer:  Kate Naumes operates in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician (MD, DO). These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and any recommendations or supplements Dr. Naumes provides are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional for your health care. All about Dr. Naumes: Dr. Kate Naumes holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Certificate in Midwifery from Bastyr University; she holds a BA in Biochemistry from Mt. Holyoke. Dr. Naumes is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors. The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, she holds her license in Oregon & Washington and acts in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician. Dr. Naumes has been featured as a Natural Health Expert on TV programs such as ABC’s Good Morning Texas, KTXD’s ‘D’ The Broadcast, CW’s DFW CloseUp, and radio programs across the US. She has written for the general public in publications such as D Magazine and scholarly publications such as Naturopathic Doctor News & Review. Dr. Naumes has been a featured speaker for the North Texas Midwives Association and for the Southwest Symposium at AOMA. Dr. Naumes is an expert in natural approaches to pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PCOS, Endometriosis, cervical health and female hormone health. She is the owner of Holistic Wellness, a telehealth wellness consultancy based in Dallas TX since 2011. Where to find Dr. Naumes: https://naumesnd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katenaumesnd/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessinsider/support