Up to 30% of women are told they have “unexplained infertility.” But is it really unexplained—or just under-investigated?

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Yao, a wholistic fertility phsician, and Teresa Ge, founder of Solunar Wellness, unpack the hidden causes of infertility, the role of hormones like progesterone, the power of functional medicine, and why cycle tracking is the true EKG of women’s reproductive health.

A must-listen for anyone seeking clarity, hope, and a root-cause roadmap to natural fertility.

00:00 – Introduction: Why so many “normal” labs aren’t telling the full story
01:30 – The truth about “unexplained infertility” and what’s often missing in standard workups
03:00 – What most fertility labs overlook and how comprehensive testing changes outcomes
05:30 – The role of progesterone: PMS, mood, sleep, and early pregnancy loss
07:45 – How stress steals progesterone—and what that means for conception
10:40 – Building trust with your body: listening to early wellness signals
12:00 – The “Holistic Fertility” approach: combining functional and restorative reproductive medicine
16:30 – Fatigue, bloating, and hidden imbalances: how gut health affects fertility
20:00 – Food as medicine: Dr. Yao’s “3 No’s and 3 Yes’s” fertility diet
27:00 – The truth about Diet Coke, sugar, and sperm quality
30:00 – Real patient stories: restoring DHEA and natural conception success
33:00 – The mind-body connection: managing stress, grief, and self-doubt during infertility
36:00 – The best fertility tracking apps and why most are inaccurate
42:00 – Period clues: what shorter, lighter cycles and color changes reveal
47:00 – Improving egg and sperm quality—even after 40
50:00 – Why IVF isn’t the only path—and the science behind holistic fertility
52:00 – For career-driven women: preserving fertility and being proactive
55:00 – Getting started with holistic care and cycle tracking
56:40 – Closing reflections: empowerment, science, and hope

This episode is brought to you by Solunar Wellness, an AI-powered platform blending traditional Chinese medicine and modern science to decode your body’s rhythm.

Whether you’re a woman optimizing fertility or a clinic seeking better wellness outcomes, we personalize solutions that work.
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