# Ep 91: The Top Functional Tests for your Fertility Part 1: HTMA

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Podcast: [Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/period-recovery-and-fertility-podcast-6059114)
Published: 2025-08-24T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 824

## Resource

This is part one of a three-part series on functional lab testing with our Functional Fertility Dietitian, Anabelle. Over the next few episodes, we’ll dive into the three main labs we use to help clients get to the root of: Hormone imbalances Fatigue and burnout Missing or irregular cycles Fertility struggles and unexplained infertility In today’s episode, we’re starting with one of our favorite tests: the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why HTMA is often the first test we run for clients who feel stuck in their fertility journey. How mineral patterns reveal your body’s ability to handle stress, produce energy, and support hormone balance. The three stages of stress (alarm, acute, and burnout) and how HTMA shows where your body is on that spectrum. Why even women who “eat really clean” may still be mineral deficient due to soil depletion, stress, or under-fueling. Real-life client stories where HTMA uncovered hidden burnout and helped guide targeted support—leading to restored fertility and pregnancy. How this simple, low-lift test offers insight into thyroid health, adrenal function, hydration, and overall resiliency. Why This Matters: Many women are told their labs look normal —yet they still feel exhausted, anxious, or struggle to get pregnant. HTMA helps uncover what’s going on beneath the surface by showing us the mineral imbalances that drive hormone and energy dysfunction. This can be both validating and empowering , giving you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence. Next Steps: We run HTMAs inside our Food Freedom Fertility Society as an add-on, and they’re included in our new Functional Fertility Package with Annabelle, which offers private coaching and personalized lab interpretation. 👉 Curious if minerals…

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