Cycles and Seasons
Cycles and Seasons is a podcast for all women in all seasons of life. Hosted by integrative nutrition coach and hormone health expert ,Jennifer Redmond, each episode dives deep into the phases of a woman’s life, offering holistic insights on hormonal health, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. Whether you're seeking to optimize your fertility, find balance during perimenopause, or embrace the changes of menopause, this podcast provides expert advice, real-life stories, and practical tips to help you thrive at every stage.
Cycles and Seasons
Episode 33: GLP-1s and Fertility
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In this episode Jennifer talks about the use of GLP-1 drugs in conjunction with fertility care.
Key topics discussed:
- GLP-1s are generally taken life-long; however if you are planning to conceive or doing fertility treatment, you’ll need to stop using them 2 months prior.
- What GLP1-s are, and how they work – including for weight-related infertility and for PCOS.
- The benefits of GLP-1s.
- Stopping GLP-1s when you’re TTC.
- Talk to your fertility doctor to see if GLP-1s are a good fit for your unique situation, including diagnosis and timing of treatment.
- Maximizing outcome of GLP-1s requires integrating nutrition and lifestyle support into the treatment plan including: exercise, sleep quality, alcohol intake, stress management and social support.
- GLP-1s aren’t the only way to turn down food noise; holistic support helps too.
- Journal prompt: If food noise quiets, what becomes possible?
Resources Mentioned:
· GLP-1s and Fertility On-demand Webinar
Connect with Jennifer:
- Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
- Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc
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Disclaimer: The Cycles and Seasons podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.