Category: Testing

The Mineral Connection to Sperm DNA Health

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P September 5, 2025 No Comments

Oxidative stress is the biggest driver of DNA fragmentation. Minerals act as cofactors for antioxidant enzymes—your body’s built-in defense system. Without enough minerals, sperm are left vulnerable to DNA damage.…

All About Egg Quality

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P August 8, 2025 No Comments

So, what is egg quality? Egg quality refers to the health and viability of the egg — its ability to mature properly, fertilize, divide into a healthy embryo, and implant. It’s not…

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…

How To Prioritize Testing For Fertility Struggles

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P June 6, 2025 No Comments

Here are the graphics I am covering in the videos! If you are interested in learning more about lab testing and how our team can help you navigate this, please…

4 Things We’d Do If We Had Hashimoto’s & Wanted To Conceive

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

Support Circadian Rhythm Your thyroid loves routine. When your sleep, light exposure, and meal timing are all over the place, it throws off hormone production — especially TSH and cortisol. Simple shifts…

Common Mineral Patterns With Fertility Struggles

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P April 4, 2025 No Comments

We’ve looked at thousands of hair mineral tests and reviewed many research articles that outline common deficiencies in different health conditions that impact fertility. Here are the patterns we’ve found:…

Can you do a hair mineral test when you’re pregnant?

Amanda Montalvo, RD, FDN-P March 28, 2025 No Comments

The short answer is yes, you can do a hair mineral test during pregnancy, but when do we recommend doing it during the TTC/pregnancy process? We recommend testing during the…

Bioidentical Progesterone & Fertility

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

Client A came to us after having two miscarriages back to back and then not being able to conceive again for one year. She was ready to figure out where…

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