35+ & Fertility Facts: Why AMH & FSH Are Your BFFs (No Cliff Notes)

Ever been told your ovaries “fall off a cliff” the minute you blow out 35 candles? Spoiler: it’s more like a gentle slope. While fertility does decline with age, there’s no magical chasm you drop into at 35. The real story is in your hormones — and the tests that measure them.

What’s AMH and why should you care? Anti‑Müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the granulosa cells in your ovarian follicles. Testing AMH levels gives doctors a snapshot of your ovarian reserve and can be done at any point in your cycle. It’s non‑invasive (just a blood draw) and is considered one of the best ways to estimate how many eggs you’ve got on tap. Don’t let the acronym scare you — think of AMH as your fertility’s “fuel gauge.”

FSH: your Day‑3 reality check. Follicle‑stimulating hormone (FSH) is what kicks your follicles into gear. When your ovarian reserve dips, your body cranks up FSH to compensate. That’s why the “Day‑3 FSH test” (a blood draw on the third day of your cycle) is so telling: high FSH levels can signal that your ovaries are working overtime. It’s not a fertility death sentence, but it’s a red flag worth discussing with a specialist.

Ultrasound with benefits. Ever heard of the antral follicle count (AFC)? It’s basically an egg headcount using a transvaginal ultrasound. A higher number of small follicles means a higher likelihood of a successful IVF cycle. While it doesn’t predict egg quality, it helps you and your doctor make informed decisions.

Bottom line: there’s no “one test to rule them all.” AMH, FSH and AFC are data points, not fortune‑telling. They don’t guarantee pregnancy or infertility — they just help you understand where you stand. If you’re 35 or older (or just planning ahead), schedule a chat with a fertility specialist. Knowledge is power, and there’s no shame in getting the facts.

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How do you stay productive while constantly moving?

For us, it’s all about respecting our rhythms. Richard is the spreadsheet‑loving pragmatist, so he blocks out time in the morning when his brain is sharp to knock out strategy, scheduling, and all the stuff that needs precision. Julio, on the other hand, is a creative night owl; he dives into storytelling, editing, and brainstorming late at night when inspiration hits.

We also divide our days by focus. On “content days” we’re deep in interviews, writing scripts, and editing. On “admin days” we tackle planning, partnerships, and analytics. That way, we’re not trying to podcast and handle logistics at the same time.

And because we’re constantly on the move, we treat our workspace as wherever we can plug in and zone out. Whether it’s a quiet corner of a coffee shop or our kitchen tables with noise‑canceling headphones, we create little pockets of distraction‑free environments so we can get in the flow.

It’s not about clocking in at 9 and leaving at 5. It’s about making our schedules work for us, honoring our strengths, and finding focus wherever we are.

Advice to give to someone who wants to work remotely while traveling from Julio and Richard.

You want the raw, unfiltered take? Here it is:

Don’t go all YOLO and ditch your desk on day one. Dip your toes in first — pick a spot you’ve always wanted to check out, work from there for a week and see how it feels. Pay for decent Wi‑Fi and use apps that help you stay on top of tasks (because nothing kills a vibe like bad signal).

And be brutally honest about your priorities. If you’re glued to Slack while your travel buddies are watching sunsets, you’ll resent the trip; if you’re always exploring and ghosting your work, your boss will resent you. Remote productivity isn’t about being in Bali or your bedroom — it’s about your habits. Find a rhythm that keeps the paychecks coming and the travel juices flowing.

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