Category: Fertility

Fertility is more than hormones — it’s about energy.

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P November 14, 2025 No Comments

When most women think about fertility, they think about hormones like estrogen, progesterone, or even FSH and LH. But beneath those hormones lies something even more fundamental: your metabolism. Your metabolism…

A holiday love note

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P November 7, 2025 No Comments

As we head into the holidays, we know this season can bring up a lot of emotions — especially when you’re on a fertility journey. The holidays often highlight the…

Clomid Part 4: If Clomid Didn’t Work, What’s Next?

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P October 31, 2025 No Comments

1. Clomid Doesn’t Address Root Causes Clomid’s job is to stimulate ovulation, not to repair the deeper systems that regulate hormone balance and reproductive readiness. If thyroid, adrenal, or metabolic function are…

Clomid Part 2: The Mineral Fallout

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P October 17, 2025 No Comments

Your hormones and minerals work hand-in-hand. Estrogen, for example, helps retain copper and magnesium, while progesterone supports zinc balance and sodium regulation. When Clomid blocks estrogen receptors, your body interprets…

Clomid Part 1: What Clomid Actually Does

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P October 10, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve ever been prescribed Clomid (Clomiphene citrate), you’ve probably heard that it helps you ovulate. That’s true, but there’s more going on behind the scenes. Clomid is a medication…

Stepping Off The Fertility Pipeline

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P October 3, 2025 No Comments

In Part 1 and Part 2 of the Fertility Pipeline, we’ve looked at why the fertility pipeline so often feels frustrating—and the crucial pieces of health it tends to overlook.…

The Fertility Pipeline Part 1

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P September 19, 2025 No Comments

When most women walk into their doctor’s office for fertility support, they’re placed into what we call the fertility pipeline: Step 1: Trial period — often a long year of trying…

How to Advocate for Better Lab Testing(And what to do if your doctor says no)

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P July 25, 2025 No Comments

By now you’ve learned that your fertility isn’t about “normal” labs — it’s about optimal function. But what happens when you know something’s off…and your provider won’t order the labs you need? This…

The 5 Most Misunderstood Labs for Fertility

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P July 18, 2025 No Comments

We can’t count how many times women come to us and say:“My doctor said everything looks normal… but I still can’t get pregnant.” Here’s the truth:➡️ “Normal” isn’t the same…

AMH, Egg Quality & What Actually Matters

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P July 11, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve had your AMH tested — or you’ve been told it’s “low” or “high” — it can feel really confusing and even discouraging. But AMH is just one part of the…

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