143: IBS, low FODMAPS diet and improving digestion when TTC

In today's episode, I'm diving into the complex interplay between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the Low FODMAP diet, and fertility. For many women trying to conceive, chronic symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular digestion aren't just uncomfortable, they can signal deeper imbalances that may be impacting reproductive health. Emerging research highlights how gut inflammation and microbiome disruptions, common in IBS, might influence hormone regulation and even contribute to conditions like endometriosis. The Low FODMAP diet is a science-backed approach to managing IBS and offers a potential pathway to calm gut distress and create a healthier internal environment for conception. But is it safe long-term? And how do we balance restrictive eating with the nutrient diversity critical for fertility? Today I unpack the different types of IBS, its root causes, the low FODMAPS diet along with practical strategies to optimize digestion, reduce inflammation, and support your body while TTC.

Episode Highlights:

• The four types of IBS
• Your exhaustive list of root causes that cause digestive imbalances 
• How IBS is diagnosed and why you still might not have answers to your digestive imbalances
• Nutritional therapies for supporting IBS
• Top "prokinetic foods" and how they can support digestion
• What is a Low FODMAPS diet?
• How to properly use a Low FODMAPS diet 

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