Adrenal Insights with Dr. Kalea Wattles

In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles offers a comprehensive review of adrenal health as it relates to fertility. She covers: 

• The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands, including cortisol and DHEA
• The impact of chronically elevated cortisol on the reproductive system, and the best way to test cortisol 
• The role of DHEA in follicular development, and how production of DHEA changes as we age
• The benefits of DHEA supplementation for those with poor ovarian response
• The most impactful lifestyle factors and supplementation to support health in the HPA-axis

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