{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Low Ferritin, Normal Hemoglobin: The Fertility Conversation No One Is Having with guest Anne Matthews","description":"Could your iron stores be secretly impacting your fertility, even when your blood work looks perfectly normal? Today we\u2019re diving into the nuances of low ferritin with normal hemoglobin, and what it could mean for your lining, your transfers, your pregnancy, and your overall fertility journey. My guest is Anne Matthews, acupuncturist, fertility and women\u2019s hormone expert, founder of Energy Tree Studios in Oakville, Ontario, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM).&amp;nbsp; In this episode, we cover:  What ferritin is, how it differs from hemoglobin, and why a normal CBC doesn\u2019t tell the whole story Iron deficiency without anemia Who\u2019s most at risk: heavy periods, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, recurrent pregnancy loss, restrictive diets, and more What the latest research (2022\u20132026 studies) says about ferritin below 30, unexplained infertility, and IVF transfer success The connection between Traditional Chinese Medicine \u201cblood deficiency\u201d and modern iron deficiency: where they overlap and where they don\u2019t When to investigate deeper causes like celiac disease or GI issues Key questions to ask your doctor if you suspect your iron stores are low  Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.&amp;nbsp; Resources: Connect with Anne Matthews on Instagram: @energytreestudios Energy Tree Studios (Oakville, Ontario) 2024 Australian study on endometriosis and iron deficiency 2023 systematic review on acupuncture for endometriosis-related pain Recurrent pregnancy loss and ferritin study (84 women with RPL vs. 153 controls) 2022, 2025, and 2026 studies on ferritin under 30 and unexplained infertility  FeraMAX (example iron supplement discussed) &amp;nbsp; Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America\u2019s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. ","author_name":"The Egg Whisperer Show","author_url":"https:\/\/draimee.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43115048\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/43115048"}