Ep49 – What is the HP OAT axis, and why is it so important for everyone who's TTC

Hello, I’m Katy Bradbury, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked within Women’s Health, Maternal and Children’s Health for many years.

Today’s podcast is titled ” What is the HP OAT axis and why is it so important for everyone who’s TTC.” Today, I talk about the HP-OAT axis and why is it so important for everyone who’s TTC. The HP-OAT axis refers to the hypothalamic and pituitary glands in the brain and how they connect with the ovaries, adrenal and thyroid glands.

00:00: Introduction following some unplanned vocal exercises

01:36: The HP-OAT axis is one of the most significant things that can impact your fertility

02:29: Please do leave a review and rating for the podcast

03:22: Do you have any ideas or specific questions for your circumstances answered for the podcast?

04:31: What does the HP-OAT axis stand for?

08:16: Males have an axis to – the HP-GAT axis

10:17: If one of these systems are down, it can have a domino effect

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13:23: So what happens in the control centre?

16:18: Symptoms and their link: Irregular or absent cycles, painful periods or cyclical migraines

17:28: Symptoms and their link: Thyroid dysfunction

18:06: Symptoms and their link: Stressed, anxious, panic attacks