Could what's happening in your mouth be impacting your fertility?
In this episode of Get Pregnant Naturally, we explore the fascinating connection between your oral microbiome and reproductive health. From silent gum inflammation to the role of mouth breathing, you'll learn how your oral health can influence egg quality, implantation, gut balance, and even sperm DNA integrity.
We're breaking down simple, practical steps, like the timing of dental cleanings, gentle oral-care swaps, and ways to reduce inflammation that can make a measurable difference on your fertility journey.
If you're trying to conceive and want to uncover overlooked yet powerful strategies, this episode is for you.
Why oral inflammation is often silent, but still disrupts fertility
How male fertility is also impacted by oral bacteria
The link between gum health, egg quality, and implantation
Practical (and gentle!) oral-care strategies that support reproductive health
The surprising connection between mouth breathing, sleep, and hormone signaling
You've experienced canceled cycles, poor egg quality, or miscarriage without clear answers
You're preparing for your next egg retrieval or transfer and want to optimize every detail
You have bleeding gums, recurring cavities, or gingivitis and never considered how oral health affects fertility
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Can your mouth affect your fertility?
How oral health connects to low AMH, high FSH, and diminished ovarian reserve.
02:10 The oral microbiome and reproductive health
Why inflammation in the mouth can influence egg quality, implantation, and hormone balance.
05:00 Gum disease, inflammation, and egg quality decline
How chronic oral inflammation impacts ovarian health, mitochondrial function, and embryo development.
08:20 Sperm DNA fragmentation and oral dysbiosis
Why men's gum health and oral bacteria matter for sperm DNA integrity and IVF outcomes.
11:10 Mouth breathing, stress, and hormone disruption
The surprising link between airway health, cortisol, sleep, and reproductive hormones.
14:05 The gut oral axis and fertility
How oral and gut microbiomes interact and why healing the mouth helps the gut (and vice versa).
17:15 Functional fertility approach to oral inflammation
Reducing inflammation through nutrition, detox support, and targeted supplements to improve fertility.
20:05 Fertility friendly oral care routine
The best ways to support your oral microbiome: dental cleanings, oil pulling, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and non-toxic swaps.
23:00 Optimizing IVF success through whole body health
How addressing hidden inflammation and oral health can improve egg and sperm quality before IVF.
26:10 Next steps for low AMH and DOR
Why focusing on oral, gut, and immune health together helps improve ovarian response and pregnancy success.
28:00 Final thoughts
Key takeaways for improving fertility through oral and systemic health.
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RESOURCES
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Healthy Sleep, Sleep Apnea And Why It Matters For Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/healthy-sleep-sleep-apnea-and-why-it-matters-for-fertility?_pos=1&_sid=12eb99c30&_ss=r
The Link Between Sleep and Fertility: Why Getting Enough Rest Matters: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-poor-sleep-could-be-sabotaging-your-egg-quality?_pos=6&_sid=19d28e939&_ss=r
Why Your Dental Routine Matters For Fertility and Pregnancy Success Outcomes: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-your-dental-routine-matters-for-fertility-and-pregnancy-success-outcomes?_pos=2&_sid=dfe113e30&_ss=r
Our favorite fertility tracker (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15) - https://www.inito.com/en-us/?srsltid=AfmBOoo85sXu_esmFN5Kz6iysaTkBKgYl35Jubv-BaLkkxXVggdk6nes
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