Moving Through Menopause

Fixing Fertility and Perimenopause - What's the connection?

Moving Through Menopause

Show Notes

Fixing Fertility and Perimenopause

In this episode, fertility specialist and reproductive health educator Gabriela Rosa joins your host Phillipa Butler to share the key steps to fix fertility and optimise your hormonal health at Perimenopause.

Gabriela shares how she overcame polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis and how that experience sparked her passion for helping others with hormonal challenges and infertility.

As someone who experienced PCOS symptoms firsthand, she understands the PCOS misconception many women face when diagnosed. Through her experience helping women achieve healthy pregnancies, she is an expert in female hormonal health and has developed strategies to help women successfully navigate their infertility.

Whether navigating perimenopause, tackling fertility challenges, or simply aiming to feel your best, this episode delivers actionable strategies to change your life.

Do you want to…

- Fix fertility at Perimenopause or any time of life.

- Understand your body like never before: Discover how hormonal changes impact every stage of life and how you can stay ahead.

- Boost your energy and vitality: Learn why exercise and nutrition are the game-changers for your metabolic health.

Fertility and beyond:

Did you know that your lifestyle choices today influence not just your health, but the health of future generations?

- Learn how you can take proactive steps to navigate perimenopause with confidence and thrive.

- Add years to your life and life to your years: Learn how small, sustainable changes can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier future.

This is for you…

Suppose you've ever felt blindsided by fertility struggles, the challenges of perimenopause or unprepared for the realities of female hormonal health. In that case, this episode will empower you with the knowledge you need.

Don't miss this!

Listen up if you want to understand the key areas to target to transform your metabolic and hormonal health.

Small changes can deliver big results, and this episode is jammed full of actionable advice on how to set yourself up for success.

Your health is your choice! Don't let another day pass without taking the first steps toward the life you deserve.

Hit play now to fix fertility and thrive through Perimenopause and beyond

Chapters:

00:00 Intro to Gabriella's Journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

01:14 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:58 Understanding Perimenopause and Reproductive Health

04:40 Challenges and Misconceptions About Menopause

09:23 The Importance of Metabolic Health

21:32 Exercise and Nutrition for Optimal Health

31:24 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy

34:22 A Vision for Healthy Aging

39:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Thanks to my guest

Gabriella Rosa: A fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, and Harvard University-awarded schola. r and an accomplished and experienced

business leader and entrepreneur. Gabriela has created the world’s first entirely virtual and holistic fertility clinic. As the founder and CEO of The Rosa

Institute, which currently serves patients in every continent (other than Antarctica),

Gabriela leads a team of holistic specialists and her treatment methodology has become an authority in its industry for identifying and addressing

obstacles and helping couples overcome infertility and recurrent miscarriage.

Contact Gabriella:

Gabriella Rosa

Gabriella on Instagram

Disclaimer: Please note that any information we provide in this podcast does not constitute medical guidance. You should consult your medical practitioner before making any changes that impact your health.

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