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Does cervical mucus screen for genetic compatibility? Join me for a deep dive into some controversial research of a possible cause of unexplained infertility!
Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!
Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s newest book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols. Click here to grab your copy today!
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- How cervical fluid has the capacity to screen the sperm that are coming in
- What MHC genes are and how they influence mating preferences
- What happens when cervical mucus is exposed to sperm?
- What did the researchers find and what does this mean for mating?
- Is the performance of the sperm influenced by male and female genetics and similarities?
- The controversy behind this study and what we can do about it
- Does the pill affect our partner selection?
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Resources mentioned:
- Post-copulatory genetic matchmaking: HLA-dependent effects of cervical mucus on human sperm function
- Real Food for Fertility | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols
- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program
Related podcasts & blog posts:
- FFP 534 | Tracking Cervical Mucus To Improve Your Chances of Conception | FAMM Research Series
- FFP 532 | Which Type Of Cervical Mucus Is Most Fertile? | Lisa | Fertility Friday
- FFP 451 | Improving Your Chances of Conception with Cervical Mucus | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday
- FFP 098 (Bonus) | How To Boost Your Cervical Mucus Production | Nutrition for Cervical Health | Trying To Conceive | Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors:
Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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