The Hormone Cafe

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how IV nutrient therapy can support fertility when diet and supplements aren’t enough. She breaks down why nutrient deficiencies persist despite “doing everything right,” how IVs bypass absorption barriers, and how targeted IV formulations can improve egg quality, sperm quality, implantation, and surgical recovery.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💉 Why IV Therapy Matters in Fertility Care
Dr. Sarah explains why many fertility patients remain deficient in key nutrients despite optimal diet and supplementation:

• Poor gut absorption
• Digestive inflammation or dysfunction
• Liver metabolism limiting nutrient availability
  IV therapy allows nutrients, antioxidants, and hydration to be delivered directly into the bloodstream—bypassing the gut and liver for faster, more effective results.

🧪 Key Nutrients Commonly Low in Fertility Patients
Frequently identified deficiencies include:

• Folic acid & B vitamins
• Vitamin C and other antioxidants
• Glutathione
  These nutrients are essential for:
• Cellular energy and metabolism
• Egg and sperm quality
• Detoxification and inflammation reduction

🥚 Egg Quality IV
Designed to support ovarian health and cellular protection:

• High-dose antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress
• Supports mitochondrial function and egg integrity
• Can be used weekly or monthly depending on fertility goals
  Sarah explains that while we’re born with all our eggs, egg quality can be supported through targeted antioxidant pathways.

🌱 Implantation & Uterine Blood Flow IV
Created for patients with:

• Thin uterine lining
• Recurrent miscarriage
• Chronic inflammation or endometritis
  This IV focuses on:
• Improving blood flow to the uterus
• Supporting implantation before and after ovulation
• Working alongside diet, supplements, and medication—not replacing them

🩺 Pre- & Post-Surgical Recovery IVs
Dr. Sarah discusses why surgery should be restorative—not depleting:

• Surgery places stress on the body and increases dehydration
• Nutrients and electrolytes support healing and circulation
• IVs help reduce recovery time and support fertility-preserving outcomes
  These IVs are now integrated into Vera’s fertility-sparing surgical protocols.

👨 Sperm Quality IV
Men benefit from IV therapy too. This IV supports:

• Sperm morphology (normal head and tail structure)
• Motility and progressive motility
• Hydration and reduced sperm agglutination
• Blood flow to the testes
  Ideal for men who have optimized diet and supplements but still have suboptimal semen parameters.

🧠 IV Therapy as an Adjunct—Not a Replacement
Dr. Sarah emphasizes:

• IVs do not replace good nutrition or supplements
• They enhance and accelerate results when absorption is limited
• Best used as part of a comprehensive fertility plan

Key Takeaways:

• Persistent nutrient deficiencies often stem from absorption issues—not effort
• IV therapy delivers targeted nutrients directly into circulation
• Antioxidants play a critical role in egg and sperm quality
• Blood flow and hydration are essential for implantation and recovery

IV therapy can support fertility at multiple stages for both men and women