Functional Lab Series: What A GI MAP (Stool Test) Can Tell Us About Your Infertility and Period Loss with Lauren Furgiuele RD/N

Jul 28, 2026

Could your gut be playing a bigger role in your missing period than you realize?

In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Furgiuele, Registered Dietitian and lead dietitian inside Nourished Fertility, to break down one of our favorite functional lab tests: the GI-MAP stool test. We unpack what this test actually measures, why gut health matters for hormone recovery and fertility, and how hidden gut issues could be making it harder for your body to ovulate and get your period back.

You'll learn why digestion is about so much more than bloating, what common findings like H. pylori or low digestive enzymes can mean, and why the goal isn't to fear food or eliminate everything—but to understand what's happening inside your body so you can support true healing.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the GI-MAP stool test measures
• How gut health impacts hormones and fertility
• Signs your digestion may not be functioning optimally
• Common gut imbalances we see in women with period loss
• Why testing beats guessing when it comes to gut health
• How GI-MAP testing is now included as a bonus inside Premier Period Recovery for Fertility

If you're ready to stop guessing and finally understand what's happening inside your body, this episode is for you.

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