Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

In this episode, Lisa reviews a recent meta-analysis of 18 trials involving nearly 2,000 men with abnormal semen analysis, which ranked eight antioxidants by their effects on sperm parameters. She explains why CoQ10 stood out for sperm concentration, why carnitine was associated with the largest gains in motility, and what it may mean that the other antioxidants studied did not outperform placebo. Lisa also discusses the limits of relying on supplements alone and the role of a nutrient-dense diet in supporting sperm quality.
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This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
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This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!
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In episode 649, Lisa examines research on how much physicians, midwives, and other women's health professionals actually know about fertility awareness. Drawing on several studies, she explains why many practitioners scored no better than their patients on basic fertility knowledge, why most physicians recommended calendar-based timing over cervical mucus observation, and why fewer than 6% knew the perfect use effectiveness of modern fertility awareness-based methods. Lisa frames fertility awareness instruction as its own area of specialization and explores what these knowledge gaps mean for women seeking accurate information and the practitioners who support them.
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This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here!
This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!
📚 If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here! 
Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

In this solo episode, Lisa explores what a progesterone blood draw can and cannot reveal about the luteal phase. Drawing on two studies, she explains why mid to late luteal progesterone levels can vary widely within minutes, why some women who have ovulated may still test low, and why the common cycle day 21 test often misses the mark. Lisa makes the case that progesterone results may be most meaningful when interpreted alongside daily cycle charting data such as basal body temperature and cervical fluid.
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This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here!
This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!
📚 If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here! 
Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

In this solo episode, Lisa explores four research-based reasons to consider liver for fertility. She explains the role of vitamin A in egg development, discusses a study in which organ meat intake was associated with higher sperm count, concentration, and motility, and covers why folate, choline, and iron matter before conception. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of relying on evidence-based resources when it comes to preconception nutrition.
Follow this link to view the full show notes page!
This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here!
This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!
📚 If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here! 
Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

In this solo episode, Lisa explores why the menstrual cycle, and ovulation in particular, may be considered a fifth vital sign. She discusses the 2006 ACOG statement on evaluating the cycle as a vital sign in adolescents, the research linking cycle irregularities to concerns such as bone loss and type 2 diabetes risk, and why suppressing ovulation with hormonal contraceptives does not address underlying cycle issues. Lisa also explains how fertility awareness charting can offer real-time insight into hormonal health for women and the practitioners who support them.
Follow this link to view the full show notes page!
This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here!
This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!
📚 If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here! 
Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!