The Hormone Cafe

with Dr. Sarah Pederson

Episode 13: Why Your Periods Are Irregular & What to Do About It

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, discusses irregular bleeding. She explains what counts as an irregular period, the possible causes—from hormonal imbalances to structural issues—and how to properly evaluate and treat irregular cycles.

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Episode 12: Is Your Period Too Painful? Causes, Workup & Treatment Tips

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, dives into the topic of painful cycles. She breaks down what a normal period looks like versus a painful cycle, explores the different causes, how to properly evaluate your pain, and shares treatment strategies to help reduce discomfort.

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Episode 11: You Just Had a Baby… Now What? Real Postpartum Self-Care Tips That Work

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, sits down with Nurse Practitioner Emily, a women’s health specialist who recently experienced postpartum herself. They discuss key strategies for postpartum self-care, covering sleep, partner support, vaginal and perineal health, breast care, nutrition, exercise, sex, and returning periods. They share practical tips to help new moms recover, manage expectations, and maintain wellness for themselves and their families.

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Episode 10: Navigating Postpartum Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & Support

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, sits down with Nurse Practitioner Emily, a women’s health specialist who recently experienced postpartum herself. They discuss one of the most important and often underdiscussed aspects of postpartum care: postpartum anxiety and depression (PPAD). They cover how to recognize the difference between typical “baby blues” and more serious mental health concerns, strategies for prevention, treatment options (both holistic and medical), and how friends and family can provide support.

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Episode 9: Male Fertility 101: How to Improve Sperm Quality Naturally

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson teams up with Physician Assistant Sierra Wolfe to break down one of the most overlooked areas in fertility: men’s reproductive health. With male factors contributing to 30–60% of infertility cases, understanding sperm health is essential — yet most men never get evaluated.

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Episode 8: How to Improve Egg Quality Naturally – What Actually Works

Dr. Sarah shares the four main causes she sees most often and how to prevent them: poor egg quality, hormone imbalance, uterine lining issues, and inflammation. She walks you through how each of these areas affects fertility and offers practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your body, balance your hormones, and increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll learn why one miscarriage is reason enough to do a full workup — and how small optimizations can make a big difference in future pregnancies.

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Episode 7: Can Miscarriages Be Prevented? What Every Woman Should Know

Dr. Sarah shares the four main causes she sees most often and how to prevent them: poor egg quality, hormone imbalance, uterine lining issues, and inflammation. She walks you through how each of these areas affects fertility and offers practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your body, balance your hormones, and increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll learn why one miscarriage is reason enough to do a full workup — and how small optimizations can make a big difference in future pregnancies.

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