The Hormone Cafe
with Dr. Sarah Pederson
About The Hormone Café:
The Hormone Café is your cozy corner for honest conversations about women’s health, fertility, and hormones. Hosted by Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility, each episode helps you understand your body so you can feel amazing, balance your hormones, and live in sync with your cycle—naturally.
Interested in being a guest on The Hormone Café, or inviting Dr. Sarah Pederson to be a guest on your podcast?
We’d love to connect. Please reach out to us at vera@verafertility.com.

Episode 37: Protein for Hormones & Fertility: How Much, When & Where to Get It
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into one of the hottest nutrition topics: protein. She explains why protein is essential for hormone balance, fertility, and overall health. Learn how much protein you need, the best sources, where to avoid hidden pitfalls, and practical strategies to incorporate protein throughout your day.

Episode 36: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Histamine, Allergies & Fertility
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a hidden immune condition that can affect hormone balance, ovulation, and fertility. She breaks down the symptoms, triggers, and treatment strategies that can help manage MCAS and optimize long-term health and reproductive outcomes.

Episode 35: Inflammation & Fertility: Autoimmune, Gut, Endometriosis & More
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how chronic inflammation can quietly interfere with ovulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk. She breaks down the five major sources of inflammation that impact fertility—and exactly how to evaluate and treat each one.

Episode 34: Uterine Lining Explained: Thin Lining, Heavy Periods & Implantation
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the uterine lining (endometrium) is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of fertility and women’s health. She breaks down how a healthy lining forms each month, what symptoms signal a problem, how we evaluate it, and the treatments that can restore implantation and reduce miscarriage risk.

Episode 33: Fertility Surgery Explained: PCOS, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts & Recovery
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how surgery fits into a holistic fertility and women’s health plan. She walks through when surgery is truly helpful, what happens before and during surgery, and how proper recovery—including nutrition and pelvic rehab—can dramatically improve fertility outcomes.
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