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Dr Jane Levesque

I help couples overcome infertility with natural medicine. Hi, I’m Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility. WHY DO I DO THIS?

My mission is to empower ambitious women around the world in maximizing fertility, optimizing pregnancy, and enhancing the postpartum journey, using natural methods. And my ultimate goal is to create a healthy and happy generation of parents and kids! I offer online fertility programs designed to help you increase your chances of conception, foster a thriving pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy baby. THE OPENING ACT

I’m the mom of two beautiful girls. Getting pregnant for the first time was incredibly easy, but I didn’t prepare for it, and felt very sick as a result. I was so uncomfortable in my own body that I thought: “Wait a minute, pregnancy can’t be this debilitating. There has to be a better way!”

So, I put on my naturopath hat and decided to prepare for my next pregnancy very carefully. I did my homework, boosted my nutrients, took my supplements, changed my exercise routine-the works. Physically, I was in excellent shape. But as a couple, my husband and I weren’t in the right place to bring a life into this world. We were very stressed and had so much going on that we tried to schedule this pregnancy in, no matter how unnatural it felt. THE TURNING POINT

My second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and my heart sank. I felt broken, lost, and utterly confused. How could this happen to me? How could my body fail me when I needed it the most? Could I keep trying and risk going through this excruciating pain again? I turned to medical providers searching for answers but quickly learned I was on my own. I had to be my own doctor. After extensive research and lab testing, I realized I hadn’t considered how high stress could impact my pregnancy. It led to poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalances, which may have all potentially contributed to my miscarriage. I understood that although I was trying to do everything “right” with my physical health, I underestimated the mental and emotional components that go into creating a life. I couldn’t just pencil this in, I needed space to be present throughout the process. THE SHIFT

I recognized I had to make some changes. I relied on my support network and mindfulness practices to grieve and heal. I fine-tuned my supplements to account for essential building blocks and reinforced my diet with nutrient-rich foods. Most importantly, I stopped scheduling in*******se and relying on an app to track my ovulation. I followed my intuition and regained trust in my body. Once I let go of my expectations and leaned into the experience, I felt ready to try again. Three months later, I was pregnant, and nine months later, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After going through such a transformative experience and seeing how other friends, relatives, and patients struggled with fertility issues, I decided to help. If you feel hopeless, stuck, and neglected by the conventional medical system, I’m here for you. I want to help you take control of your health, optimize your fertility, and build the family you dream of. You just have to commit to the process.

02/15/2026

If your partner says he doesn’t need to work on his fertility, it usually means he believes nothing is wrong.

Most of the time, that belief comes from being told, “your s***m is fine.”

But “fine” simply means it met a conventional reference range.

It does not confirm:

- Optimal function
- Strong hormonal signaling
- Low DNA fragmentation risk

So instead of debating it, measure it.

Run a proper semen analysis, collected and interpreted correctly.

Assess motility, morphology, concentration, and DNA fragmentation.

Run baseline labs to evaluate testosterone and metabolic markers.

If he is truly healthy, the data will reflect it.

Male fertility mirrors male health.

S***m production depends on hormonal signaling.

It is influenced by metabolic status and inflammatory load.

And s***m parameters are associated with pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage and complications.

When you optimize his health, you are not “just” improving s***m.

You are influencing 50% of the biology involved in conception and pregnancy.

***mhealth

02/14/2026

When you take a supplement without testing, you are assuming deficiency.

But your body does not operate on assumptions.

– If your mineral levels are adequate, adding more does not create better function.

– If your digestion is impaired, absorption may be limited.

– ****If inflammation is high, demand may increase faster than supply.

Without baseline data, you cannot distinguish between:

- depletion
- poor absorption
- increased demand
- or an entirely different driver

In fertility, that distinction matters.

Because if you correct the wrong variable, you delay progress.

Supplements are tools.

Tools require context.

Testing provides that context.

Without it, you are adding inputs without understanding the system you are trying to support.

02/13/2026

I don’t believe in unexplained infertility.

Pregnancy is a natural process.
If it’s not happening… something is being missed.

Your body is not broken.
It’s not “stupid.”
It hasn’t randomly stopped working.

Your body is wise.

Just like it knows how to heal a cut on your hand, it knows how to create life.

So if ovulation isn’t strong…
If implantation isn’t sticking…
If loss keeps happening…

There is a root cause.

One of the most overlooked?
Ureaplasma.

A hidden infection that often goes undetected, yet is strongly linked to infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications.

We’re not guessing.
We’re testing.
We’re listening to the body.
We’re treating the whole woman.

Because “unexplained” is rarely unexplained.

🎧 Ep. 194 on Ureaplasma & Infertility is out.

Follow + comment 194 for the link to listen now.

02/12/2026

Anyone else harass their husband every minute of every day or is it just me?

Asking for a friend…

02/11/2026

Your man’s testicles make both testosterone and s***m, so how he treats them matters.

Testosterone is produced in specialized cells inside the te**es called “Leydig cells”.

These cells are highly sensitive to heat, pressure, oxidative stress, and environmental exposures.

When the testicles are overheated, compressed, or exposed to chronic stress:

→ Testosterone production can decline

→ S***m quality and DNA integrity suffer

→ Fertility and pregnancy outcomes are impacted

This isn’t just about getting pregnant but about hormone health, energy, libido, and long-term vitality.

Here are some ways to support healthy testosterone + s***m:

→ Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear

→ Keep phones out of front pockets

→ No laptops on laps

→ Avoid hot tubs and hot baths

→ Limit prolonged cycling

→ Move regularly to support blood flow

→ Prioritize sleep

→ Strength train consistently

→ Eat enough protein (~1 g per lb of lean body mass)

→ Check your nutrient levels: zinc, vitamin D, selenium, omega-3s, vitamin E

→ Check inflammation levels: blood sugar, liver function, cholesterol

Male factor contributes to ~50% of infertility cases - yet it’s still overlooked.

Send this to your man.

His hormones (and your future baby) will thank you.

**esterone ***mhealth

02/10/2026

Secondary infertility is a regulation and recovery issue.

After pregnancy and postpartum, your body is still adjusting across multiple systems:

→ hormone signaling does not immediately return to baseline

→ your immune system can remain active and on alert

→ metabolic demands stay elevated

→ your nervous system may remain in a stress-adapted state

Because each of these systems recovers on its own timeline, the return of your cycle does not always mean your body is fully ready to support another pregnancy.

When your body is still focused on repair and stabilization, reproduction is not the next priority it takes on.

This is why secondary infertility is more commonly seen after:

→ physiologically demanding pregnancies

→ complicated or prolonged labors

→ significant postpartum depletion

→ postpartum depression or anxiety

These experiences don’t mean something is wrong with you.

They reflect how much recovery your body may still be moving through before it is ready to create another life.

02/09/2026

Before you move forward with IVF, these are the six markers your clinic should be testing to understand how your body will actually respond to treatment.

1️⃣ Thyroid (full thyroid panel, not just TSH)

→ Helps assess whether ovarian and uterine tissues are receiving adequate hormonal signals

→ When overlooked, poor response or implantation failure is often labeled as “low prognosis” instead of a signaling issue

2️⃣ Blood sugar and metabolic markers (fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, leptin)

→ Reflect how stable hormone signaling and egg development are during stimulation

→ When dysregulated, IVF response and implantation can be affected even if weight appears normal

3️⃣ Inflammation (CRP, ESR, CA-125)

→ Indicates whether the immune environment supports implantation or works against it

→ When elevated, IVF outcomes tend to worsen and cycles are repeated without addressing the underlying issue

4️⃣ Liver enzymes

→ Show how effectively the body can process IVF medications and hormone load

→ When clearance is impaired, cycles can be harder on the body with diminishing benefit

5️⃣ Nutrient status

→ Reflects whether the body has adequate reserves for hormone production and cell division

→ When depleted, stimulation increases demand without improving capacity

6️⃣ Baseline hormones

→ Provide context for how the ovaries are likely to respond before medication doses are chosen

→ When ignored, higher doses often replace thoughtful strategy

02/08/2026

Protein is foundational for your fertility, but only when it’s absorbed, well-sourced, and matched to your physiology.

Adequate protein intake supports:

→ your FSH and LH signaling

→ follicle growth and ovulation

→ immune tolerance during implantation

→ blood sugar regulation

→ hormone production and metabolic health

But more is not always better.

When your digestive system is already under stress, pushing large amounts of protein or relying on poor-quality sources can increase inflammation and reduce nutrient absorption, which ultimately works against fertility.

For fertility, protein intake works best when it’s intentional, gradual, and high quality, with digestion supported along the way.

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References:

Gaskins AJ et al., Human Reproduction

Chavarro JE et al., American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Azziz R et al., Endocrine Reviews

Stephenson J et al., The Lancet

Calder PC, Nutrients

Westphal LM et al., Fertility and Sterility

02/07/2026

“We don’t know why you can’t get pregnant.”

You’re told your labs look fine. Your partner’s s***m is “okay.”

And yet, month after month, there’s still no pregnancy.

That’s what happened to Mel and Justin. After 3 years of trying, they were told they had a 5% chance of conceiving naturally and IVF was their only option.

But nothing about their lives felt “normal.”

Mel had bloating, nausea, anxiety, hair loss, no libido.

Justin had acne, gut issues, and low energy.

Does that sound unexplained to you?

When we ran advanced testing, the real picture came into focus:

→ Parasites, toxins, and inflammation draining Mel’s hormones

→ Gut infections, poor estrogen metabolism, and environmental exposures impacting Justin’s s***m

→ Low progesterone, dysregulated cortisol, and high oxidative stress holding both back.

So, we built them a roadmap.

Mel and Justin healed their guts, rebuilt nutrients, supported hormone balance, and lowered inflammation step by step.

And after just 13 months, they conceived naturally.

If you’ve been told your infertility is “unexplained,” don’t stop there:

→ Reread your labs with a fresh set of eyes

→ Run advanced testing (gut, toxins, hormones, s***m viability & DNA fragmentation)

→ Make sure BOTH partners are fully investigated

→ Look for progress in your health - not just on a pregnancy test

So, if you’re tired of being labeled and told nothing is wrong when you know something is missing…

Follow me + DM me the word ‘READY’ and let’s find out what’s really going on.

02/06/2026

PCOS doesn’t start the day you’re diagnosed, and it’s not just an ovarian condition.

In this episode, and I break down what so many women are never told:

• PCOS often develops years before it’s recognized

• Symptoms are dismissed because labs are labeled “normal.”

• Blood sugar, brain signaling, stress, gut health, and family history all matter

• Testing without proper interpretation can create more harm than clarity

PCOS is not a life sentence.

With the right data, the right questions, and the right support, your body can heal.

This conversation is about moving beyond symptom management and into a deeper understanding so that you can feel confident, informed, and in control of your health and fertility.

Follow + comment 193 for the link to listen now.

02/05/2026

Hormones in midlife affect far more than your reproductive tissues.

As progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone shift after 35, the systems those hormones support become less stable over time.

That instability can show up as:

→ increased metabolic strain and blood sugar dysregulation

→ greater cardiovascular vulnerability

→ reduced neurological resilience

→ heightened inflammatory and autoimmune burden

When hormones are supported appropriately, they help stabilize these systems and reduce long-term chronic disease risk as women age.

But that level of support requires precision.

Which is why hormone therapy should be guided by testing that looks at your hormone patterns alongside

→ liver function

→ gut health

→ metabolic status

so hormones are prescribed in a way your body can actually use.

Without that context, hormone therapy can miss the systems it’s meant to support or create imbalance elsewhere.

02/04/2026

Testosterone availability depends on several layers working together.

1️⃣ SHBG (s*x hormone - binding globulin)

When SHBG is high, testosterone is bound in the bloodstream, which means less free testosterone is available for your body to actually use.

2️⃣ Upstream hormone production

Testosterone is made from cholesterol through pregnenolone, progesterone, and DHEA.

DHEA is a precursor hormone the body converts into testosterone. Under stress, this pathway can slow before testosterone is ever reached.

3️⃣ Brain-to-te**es signaling (LH + FSH)

LH and FSH are signals sent from the brain that tell the te**es when to produce testosterone.

When that signal is weak, output drops even if the te**es themselves are capable.

These patterns often coexist with blood sugar dysregulation, liver strain, gut inflammation, and metabolic stress, all of which influence hormone production and clearance.

Low testosterone in your 30s or 40s is not just about aging.

It’s a sign of broader health dysfunction that deserves investigation, not immediate replacement.

**esterone ***mhealth

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