How to maintain your fertility health
Summary
Fertility coach Helena Tuberty discusses the critical need for early fertility awareness, recommending health checks begin in early adolescence to monitor STIs and general vitality. She explains how extreme athletic activity can negatively impact reproductive health due to insufficient recovery and fueling, emphasizing that fertility is a marker of overall well-being.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Fertility, health, and the impact of sport
Current awareness levels and the mental load on women
The importance of early STI screening and tracking
The 'fertility police' and the Goldilocks zone of exercise
Why overtraining and lack of recovery impact fertility
Long-term lifestyle planning beyond the 3-month prep
The emotional toll of secondary infertility
Regrouping: Auditing lifestyle after having a child
Starting health conversations in early adolescence
Closing remarks and guest credits
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