When Is It Time to Get Functional Labs Done for Fertility?

You’ve cut out gluten. You’re tracking ovulation religiously. You’ve got the $60 prenatal with all the bells and whistles.

So why are your cycles still unpredictable?
Why are you still bloated, exhausted, and feeling like your body is working against you?

Let me say this clearly..

It’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.

But if you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, it might be time to stop guessing and start getting data—real insight into what your unique body actually needs to support fertility.

That’s where functional lab testing comes in.

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Fertility Advice

Most women I work with are doing "all the right things"—and still not seeing results.

They’ve been told to stop birth control, take a prenatal, eat healthy, and time intercourse during ovulation. And if that doesn’t work? They're presented with IUI, IVF, or other interventions.

Sound familiar? This cookie-cutter approach overlooks some of the most critical root causes of fertility struggles:

• Are your stress hormones (like cortisol) running the show?

• Is your thyroid sluggish, quietly blocking ovulation and digestion?

• Is your gut inflamed or imbalanced, keeping your immune system in overdrive?

• Are your minerals depleted after years of birth control, chronic stress, or poor gut absorption?

Without real data, you're just guessing. Throwing spaghetti at the wall, hoping it'll stick.

What Functional Labs Can Actually Reveal

(And the exact ones I’d start with)

Functional lab testing helps uncover why your body may be stuck in survival mode—not baby-making mode. Here are three foundational tests I use with clients inside my Nourish to Nurture program:

1. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

Reveals:

• Mineral status (like magnesium, potassium, sodium)

• Heavy metal exposure

• Stress patterns, thyroid function and way more.

• Overall nutrient reserves

💡 Why it matters: Your body needs nutrient reserves to support pregnancy. Depleted minerals = depleted hormones, poor detox, sh*tty digestion (no pun intended), painful or irregular periods, acne + more.

2. GI-MAP (Comprehensive Stool Test)

Reveals:

• Gut infections (parasites, bacteria, candida)

• Inflammation and leaky gut markers

• Digestive insufficiency

💡 Why it matters: Your gut is where you absorb nutrients, eliminate excess hormones, and regulate immune function. A dysfunctional gut can quietly derail your fertility and drive just about every pesky symptom you can think of.

3. Full Thyroid & Iron Panel

Gives insight beyond basic TSH testing, including:

• Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3

• Ferritin, iron saturation, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

💡 Why it matters: Thyroid and iron imbalances are major contributors to ovulation issues amongst other things and low energy. Testing both is essential—not optional.

When Should You Consider Functional Testing?

You don’t need to wait until you've been trying for a year to get answers. In fact, sooner is better when you're trying to be proactive.

It may be time to run labs if:

• You’ve been trying to conceive for 6+ months without success

• Your cycles are irregular, painful, or missing altogether

• You’ve been on birth control for 5–10+ years

• You have a history of PCOS, endometriosis, or autoimmune issues

• You feel bloated, tired, anxious, or inflamed regularly

• You’ve made diet and lifestyle changes, but still feel stuck

A Client Success Story from Nourish to Nurture

One of my VIP clients came to me at 34 with painful periods, constant bloating, and deep fatigue. She wasn’t yet trying to conceive, but she wanted her body to feel ready.

We ran functional labs and discovered:

• HTMA: Almost no available magnesium or potassium. Her adrenals were totally burned out.

• GI-MAP: Gut infections and bacterial overgrowths, silently interfering with digestion and nutrient absorption.

Within just three months of targeted support:

• Her digestion significantly improved

• Her energy returned

• Her period came—for the first time in years—without the crippling pain

Her OB said all her labs looked “normal.”

But functional testing showed us what her body was really asking for.

Ready to Stop Guessing? If you're tired of Googling your way through fertility blogs and “clean eating” posts—this is your invitation to take the next step.

Functional lab testing gives you clarity.
And when it comes to your health and fertility, clarity is power.

Introducing: Nourish to Nurture; Our signature root-cause fertility prep program is designed to help you:

• Rebuild your nutrient stores

• Heal your gut

• Balance your hormones

• Prepare your body for pregnancy—whether that’s this year or next

And yes—we also support women who’ve already been TTC without results.

Early bird enrollment is currently live for a few more days Save up to $250 when you join early now. Let’s get you the answers your body has been asking for.