With so much fear and misunderstanding around reproductive health these days, I sat down with Anne Matthews, Fertility Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, to learn about her treatment plans for infertility and chronic conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. 
Anne is known as the “fairy godmother of fertility” to the hundreds of patients who seek support at her clinic in Toronto. In our conversation, she walks us through the health markers she looks for when determining the root causes of reproductive health challenges. Anne also highlights the prevalence of male factor infertility and notes lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve a couple’s ability to conceive. 
We also get into how Anne uses medicinal mushrooms in her practice, particularly Reishi, and the research behind other supplements she recommends like N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Plus, Anne shares why she’s so passionate about empowering her patients to look within for answers instead of defaulting to external solutions. 
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. 
Topics Covered:

Why Anne doesn’t believe there’s an influx of infertility, despite what social media might suggest 

The truth about the impact of stress on reproductive health 

How heat and cold exposure effect sperm and egg quality 

Anne’s advice for anyone nervous about getting pregnant at 35+ years old 

Recommendations for patients who have unexplained infertility 


Resources Mentioned:

Premom App

Ovulation and Pregnancy Test Strips

Expecting Better By Emily Oster 


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