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Egg Meets SpermBecause Fertility takes TWO. Author: Dr. Aumatma Simmons
Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two. Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood. Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeetsSpermPodcast This podcast is for you if: * You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders * "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless * You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant * You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction * Your hormones are all over the place * You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility * You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal * You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world * You are into natural & holistic approaches * You want to do everything in your power to get pregnant * You have experienced a loss and are ready to take your power back Let's GO! Let's get you FertileAF so that you can have the family you dream of! Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Endometriosis & Fertility: The Truth Every Woman Needs to Hear | Full-Body Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & Real Solutions
Episode 123
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Endometriosis is finally being understood for what it truly is: a whole-body inflammatory, immune-dysregulating disease that affects far more than the pelvis—and far more than just your period. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, confused by contradictory information, or overwhelmed by your symptoms, this conversation is going to feel like someone finally turning on the lights.In this interview, I sit down with Dr Jessica Drummond! Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, has been passionate about supporting, caring for, and empowering people who struggle with women’s and pelvic health concerns throughout her 24 year career working as a physical therapist and clinical nutritionist.Dr. Drummond’s trademarked approach is holistic, multi-pronged, and comprehensive, which combines science-informed research, functional nutrition application, lifestyle medicine strategies, nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, hormone balance, physical & manual therapy, and so much more. While her private clients hold a special place in her heart, Dr. Jessica Drummond is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals to become certified health coaches so they can confidently and safely provide integrative tools and treatment to their clients.In this in-depth interview, we unpack 20+ years of clinical experience and research to help you understand:🌿 What Endometriosis Really IsEndo is NOT just uterine lining growing outside the uterus. Lesions are molecularly distinct tissue with the ability to:Create their own estrogenDevelop their own blood supplyHijack the immune systemTrigger systemic inflammationThis explains why endo can show up:On the ovaries & fallopian tubesThe bowel & bladderThe diaphragm & lungsEven the nose, joints & musculoskeletal tissuesEndo is a full-body disease. And it’s far more common than most people realize.🔍 Why Diagnosis Takes 10–12 YearsSymptoms can appear as:Digestive issuesAnxietyFatigueHeat intoleranceBloatingIrregular painPain with sex or bowel movementsOr no pelvic pain at allMany girls begin having symptoms at 8–12 years old—long before their cycles stabilize—making it even harder to recognize.Add medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, and birth control masking symptoms… and it’s no surprise women go a decade or more without answers.🧡 Endometriosis & Fertility: The Hidden Immune ConnectionEndometriosis doesn’t just affect pain—it deeply impacts fertility because:It alters egg qualityIt influences DNA integrityChronic inflammation damages ovarian tissueImmune dysregulation interferes with implantationThe body may perceive an embryo as “foreign”This means endometriosis is often more of a reproductive immunology issue than a hormone issue.💥 The Estrogen Dominance MythYou’ll learn:Why lesions can create their own estrogenWhy some respond to estrogen suppression—and most don’tWhy saying endo is “estrogen dominance” oversimplifies the conditionThe 4 types of lesions (estrogen receptor–dominant, progesterone-dominant, mixed, neither)Why you can’t know your lesion type without surgical histologyThis is the clarity women desperately deserve.🔪 Excision Surgery: Who Needs It & Why It Helps FertilityWe explore:Why excision is the...
