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Hidden Fertility Toxins: Heavy Metals, Pesticides & Military Exposures That Could Be Sabotaging Conception | Detox Masterclass Part 3
Episode 112 β€’ 16th October 2025 β€’ Egg Meets Sperm β€’ Dr. Aumatma Simmons
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Welcome back to Part 3 of our Fertility Detox Masterclass Series! 🌿

If you haven’t watched Part 1 and Part 2, pause this episode and start there β€” this is a deep dive into one of the most overlooked causes of infertility: toxic exposures that silently disrupt your hormones, egg and sperm health, and overall reproductive balance.

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ I’m Dr. Aumatma, a fertility specialist and naturopathic doctor with nearly 20 years of experience helping couples conceive naturally.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring hidden fertility disruptors like:

  • πŸ§ͺ Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic)
  • 🚜 Agricultural Toxins (Pesticides, Herbicides, Glyphosate, Atrazine)
  • 🧱 Occupational Exposures (Construction dust, solvents, welding fumes)
  • πŸŽ–οΈ Military & Firefighter Toxins (Burn pits, PFAs, jet fuel, depleted uranium)

You’ll learn:

βœ… The science behind how these toxins impact fertility in both men and women

βœ… Real patient success stories and test results

βœ… How to test for heavy metals and environmental toxins accurately

βœ… Proven detox strategies before conception β€” including chelation, nutrient therapy, infrared sauna use, and mineral balancing

βœ… Why timing your detox (3–6 months before conception) is absolutely critical

πŸ”¬ Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & why detox matters for fertility

02:30 – Understanding hidden fertility disruptors

05:15 – Heavy metals: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic

10:40 – Real patient story: mercury and miscarriages

14:15 – Best ways to test for toxins (urine, hair, blood)

18:50 – Preconception detox steps & chelation support

24:30 – Agricultural toxins and pesticide exposure

30:00 – How farmers and gardeners can protect fertility

36:10 – Construction and industrial toxin exposures

42:20 – Military exposures: burn pits, PFAs & reproductive health

49:00 – Personalized detox plans & genetic testing (MTHFR, GSTM1, SOD)

56:00 – Final thoughts: safe detox timeline before conception


🌱 Helpful Links & Resources:

πŸ”— Download the DIVA’s Detox Guide β†’ http://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/detox

πŸ”— Learn about the best water filters for fertility health β†’ https://a.co/d/dcteaU8

πŸ”— Watch Part 1: Fertility Detox Foundations β†’ https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/to-detox-or-not-ep-1/

πŸ”— Watch Part 2: Endocrine Disruptors & Everyday Toxins β†’ https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/your-bodys-natural-detox-before-pregnancy-how-to-boost-fertility-balance-hormones/


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