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00:00:00 Hi and welcome to this second video in our series on gut health and its impact on fertility. My name is Katrine and I'm an expert in gut and digestive disorders. In this video we are going to explore the crucial connection between your gut health and your fertility. This video will help you understand how maintaining a healthy gut can This video will help you understand how maintaining a healthy gut can
00:00:30 positively influence your reproductive health. Whether you are looking to improve your chances of conceiving later in life, dealing with infertility issues or just seeking to optimize your overall health, this information will be valuable for you. We will dive into how the gut microbiome influences hormone production and
00:00:58 regulation, the impact regulation, the impact of hormonal balance on fertility and how chronic inflammation related to poor gut health can affect your fertility. And by the end of this video you will have a better understanding of the steps you can take to improve your gut health and consequently your fertility.
00:01:23 So let's get started. So our journey begins with understanding the gut microbiome and its role in So our journey begins with understanding the gut microbiome and its role in your overall health. Our gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our digestive tract.
00:01:48 And these tiny inhabitants, they are not just passive residents, they actually very actively participate in many functions in our body including also hormone production and participate in many functions in our body including also hormone production and regulation. A healthy and balanced gut microbiome supports the production of key sex hormones that are vital for reproductive health like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
00:02:20 So when the gut microbiome is in balance, it helps to ensure that these hormones are produced in the right amounts and are well regulated. produced in the right amounts and are well regulated. So this both means producing enough of these hormones but also getting rid of them again. However when the gut microbiome is out of balance that could be due to factors like
00:02:46 a pure diet, stress, inactive lifestyle or maybe antibiotic use, it can disrupt this hormone production and this imbalance can lead to a variety of health issues hormone production and this imbalance can lead to a variety of health issues including also affecting fertility. So let's dive deeper into how these hormonal imbalances can impact your fertility.
00:03:14 Understanding this connection is the first step towards making informed choices about your gut health and thereby also your reproductive health. So hormones are chemical messengers that play a vital role in regulating many So hormones are chemical messengers that play a vital role in regulating many functions in your body including your reproductive system. For women, balanced hormone levels are essential for processes like ovulation,
00:03:46 the release of an egg from the ovaries and the preparation of the uterine lining for an implantation. If your hormone levels are not in balance, it can lead to irregular menstrual If your hormone levels are not in balance, it can lead to irregular menstrual cycles, difficulties with ovulation and also challenges in maintaining a pregnancy. For men, hormonal balance is equally important.
00:04:16 Hormones like testosterone are crucial for sperm production and overall sperm health imbalances which can actually both be too little or too much can lead to low sperm count, which can actually both be too little or too much can lead to low sperm count, pure sperm fertility so that is the ability to move efficiently and other issues that also affect fertility in men.
00:04:47 So when talking about gut health, your gut health and your gut microbiota directly influences this fine hormonal balance. A healthy gut helps support the production and regulation of hormones ensuring
