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Dr Jane Levesque

I help couples overcome infertility with natural medicine. Hi, I’m Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility. WHY DO I DO THIS?

My mission is to empower ambitious women around the world in maximizing fertility, optimizing pregnancy, and enhancing the postpartum journey, using natural methods. And my ultimate goal is to create a healthy and happy generation of parents and kids! I offer online fertility programs designed to help you increase your chances of conception, foster a thriving pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy baby. THE OPENING ACT

I’m the mom of two beautiful girls. Getting pregnant for the first time was incredibly easy, but I didn’t prepare for it, and felt very sick as a result. I was so uncomfortable in my own body that I thought: “Wait a minute, pregnancy can’t be this debilitating. There has to be a better way!”

So, I put on my naturopath hat and decided to prepare for my next pregnancy very carefully. I did my homework, boosted my nutrients, took my supplements, changed my exercise routine-the works. Physically, I was in excellent shape. But as a couple, my husband and I weren’t in the right place to bring a life into this world. We were very stressed and had so much going on that we tried to schedule this pregnancy in, no matter how unnatural it felt. THE TURNING POINT

My second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and my heart sank. I felt broken, lost, and utterly confused. How could this happen to me? How could my body fail me when I needed it the most? Could I keep trying and risk going through this excruciating pain again? I turned to medical providers searching for answers but quickly learned I was on my own. I had to be my own doctor. After extensive research and lab testing, I realized I hadn’t considered how high stress could impact my pregnancy. It led to poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalances, which may have all potentially contributed to my miscarriage. I understood that although I was trying to do everything “right” with my physical health, I underestimated the mental and emotional components that go into creating a life. I couldn’t just pencil this in, I needed space to be present throughout the process. THE SHIFT

I recognized I had to make some changes. I relied on my support network and mindfulness practices to grieve and heal. I fine-tuned my supplements to account for essential building blocks and reinforced my diet with nutrient-rich foods. Most importantly, I stopped scheduling in*******se and relying on an app to track my ovulation. I followed my intuition and regained trust in my body. Once I let go of my expectations and leaned into the experience, I felt ready to try again. Three months later, I was pregnant, and nine months later, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After going through such a transformative experience and seeing how other friends, relatives, and patients struggled with fertility issues, I decided to help. If you feel hopeless, stuck, and neglected by the conventional medical system, I’m here for you. I want to help you take control of your health, optimize your fertility, and build the family you dream of. You just have to commit to the process.

12/31/2025

Letting go is just as important (if not more important) to me than adding more ‘to dos’ to my schedule every year.

When I protect my energy, everything else benefits: my family, my patients, and my own health.

Boundaries haven’t made me do less.

They’ve helped me show up better.

Closing this year with clarity about what I’m no longer carrying.

What are you letting go of in 2026?

#2026

12/30/2025

There’s a lot of confusing information online about CoQ10.

Let’s clear it up using actual science and real fertility data.

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1. You need CoQ10 for fertility. Here’s why:

CoQ10 fuels mitochondrial energy production, and your eggs are the most mitochondria-dense cells in your body.

Natural CoQ10 production begins to decline in the mid-20s. Higher CoQ10 levels in follicular fluid are strongly associated with:

- Better embryo development
- Higher fertilization rates
- Higher pregnancy rates in IVF

This isn’t speculation. We have human data.

(Akarsu 2017, Turi 2012, Florou 2020)

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1. The real question isn’t “ubiquinone or ubiquinol?”

The real question is: Which form raises circulating CoQ10 levels the most?

Inside the body, CoQ10 constantly shifts between ubiquinone and ubiquinol.

Both forms are natural.

Both are biologically active.

What matters clinically is which form actually increases plasma CoQ10 levels in your body.

Multiple pharmacokinetic studies show that ubiquinol raises circulating CoQ10 more effectively, especially in adults over 35 or in those with absorption challenges.

(Hosoe 2007, López-Lluch 2019, Langsjoen 2014)

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1. Bioavailability matters more than the label.

CoQ10 is lipophilic, meaning it requires fat to be absorbed.

That means:

- It must be taken with fat
- It must be properly formulated
- Poor digestion limits absorption
- Impaired bile flow limits absorption

A supplement can look “high quality” and still do very little if it isn’t absorbed.

So the real conversation is not: “Ubiquinone bad, ubiquinol good” or “Ubiquinol converts in the stomach so it’s pointless”

The real questions are:

- What actually reaches your bloodstream?
- How does your gut and liver handle the form you’re taking?
- Is the formulation designed for absorption?

Those factors determine results, not oversimplified advice.

If you want the brand I use and recommend in my practice to all my patients, follow + comment UBIQUINOL below and I will send you the link.

12/29/2025

IVF doesn’t fail randomly. It works with the biology you bring into it.

When I see poor embryo quality, failed transfers, or repeated IVF cycles that don’t stick, it’s rarely because the technology didn’t work, but because the body wasn’t supported before the cycle began.

IVF can bypass ovulation, but it can’t bypass inflammation.

It can create embryos, but it can’t compensate for nutrient depletion, impaired detoxification, or poor cellular repair.

That’s why preparation matters.

Gut health influences whether you’re absorbing the nutrients you’re relying on.

Methylation affects how well your body makes energy, repairs DNA, and clears toxins.

And nutrient status shapes egg quality, s***m quality, and early pregnancy development.

When those foundations are supported first, IVF outcomes often look very different.

And sometimes, once the body is functioning more optimally, IVF isn’t even needed at all.

12/28/2025

Yes, you can conceive naturally with PCOS, but...

It doesn’t happen by rushing the process or jumping into IVF.

In my practice, the 1st goal is understanding why ovulation hasn’t been consistent and whether the body is capable of responding once support is put in place.

For many women with PCOS, meaningful change takes time.

Not weeks, but months. Sometimes longer.

Especially when metabolic disruption has been present for years or across generations.

But time alone isn’t the strategy.

We’re watching how ovulation responds, how cycles evolve, and whether the body is gaining momentum or stalling.

And when progress plateaus, that information matters.

Knowing when to pivot, and choosing a targeted intervention instead of defaulting straight to IVF, is part of individualized care, not a contradiction of natural conception.

PCOS requires patience, data, and the ability to adjust based on how the body is actually responding.

So, If you have PCOS and are struggling to conceive, follow + DM me READY and let’s get you the clarity and support you deserve.

12/27/2025

Infertility asks you to carry more than most people realize.

You’re holding hope and disappointment at the same time.

Showing up for others while quietly tending to your own heart.

Moving through appointments, waiting, and uncertainty that never really turns off.

If this feels heavy, it’s because it is.

And you don’t need to minimize it or move through it alone.

I see you.

12/26/2025

PCOS advice online sounds loud… but it’s rarely personal.

“You’ve got PCOS? Try berberine.”

“You need inositol.”

“Do this one thing.”

In this clip of this week's episode, Mel from joined me to talk about:

→ PCOS is an umbrella diagnosis.

→ It doesn’t explain why your hormones are off.

→ And no two PCOS cases are ever the same.

Until you look at your labs, your patterns, and your drivers, you’re guessing.

This is why testing matters.

This is why blanket advice doesn’t work.

And this is why understanding your version of PCOS changes everything.

Follow + comment 187 for the link to listen now.

12/25/2025

There is no universal supplement plan for fertility.

And that’s exactly why lab testing should always come first.

I see women taking high-quality vitamins, following “fertility protocols,” and doing everything they’re told, without ever knowing whether their nutrient status is low, their gut is functioning well, or their metabolism can even process those inputs.

Without that information, supplements become guesswork.

Lab testing gives context.

It tells us what’s missing, what’s not being absorbed, and what actually needs support, instead of layering more on top and hoping it helps.

Testing first. Then supporting what your body actually needs.

12/24/2025

What are you "challenging" yourself to do this Holiday season?

12/23/2025

PCOS isn’t a fertility problem that starts in the ovaries.

It’s a pattern that develops when the systems that regulate hormones aren’t working together the way they should.

They’re usually the result of things like blood sugar dysregulation, chronic stress, inflammation, and nutrient depletion that have been building over time.

That’s why focusing only on the ovaries misses the bigger picture.

This is also why birth control can make PCOS symptoms feel more manageable without actually improving fertility.

It suppresses the outward signs, but it doesn’t address what’s driving the hormonal imbalance underneath.

And it’s why jumping straight to IVF skips an important step.

If the factors influencing hormone regulation and ovulation haven’t been supported, the root issue hasn’t been addressed.

PCOS doesn’t mean your body can’t conceive, but something has been interfering with how your hormones are being regulated.

12/22/2025

When women are told IVF is their only option, it’s rarely because every other avenue has actually been explored.

This is exactly what happened with my sister. After six months of trying, she was told to go straight to IVF before any real testing was done.

And I see this in my practice every week:

Fertility reduced to age or timelines far too quickly, when what actually determines reproductive health is whether the body has had the support it needs to ovulate well, maintain hormones, and sustain implantation.

That means looking at stress physiology, nutrient reserves, metabolic health, inflammation, gut function, and how long-term hormonal birth control may have altered signalling in the body.

And assessing the partner properly, not assuming s***m is “fine” based on a basic screen.

When those systems aren’t evaluated, IVF becomes the next step by default, not because it’s the only path, but because the foundation was never examined.

Fertility doesn’t shut off suddenly.

It responds to the environment it’s given.

12/21/2025

For the last time, “Just relax” is not a treatment plan.

12/20/2025

Getting pregnant after 30 looks different, but not for the reasons you may think…

Most women hit 30 and suddenly feel like they’re on a fertility countdown.

You start hearing:

– “You’re running out of time.”

– “Your eggs won’t be the same.”

– “You should think about IVF soon.”

But here’s what actually changes after 30, and it has nothing to do with age being the problem.

After 30, your body becomes more sensitive to the things that directly shape egg development, ovulation quality, and implantation.

Things like:

- inflammation
- nutrient deficiencies
- stress load
- blood sugar dysregulation
- gut and vaginal microbiome changes
- hormone communication between your brain and ovaries

And the part almost everyone forgets: your partner’s s***m.

After 30, your body does more work to protect an early pregnancy, which means s***m quality matters even more.

DNA fragmentation, morphology, pH imbalance, oxidative stress- these can quietly stand in the way, even if his “basic semen analysis” came back normal.

That’s why in my practice, we run deeper testing that shows us exactly what your body needs to conceive.

Because when you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, your age stops being the focus, and your fertility becomes something you can support.

So, if you’re in your 30s and struggling to conceive, follow + DM me “READY” and I’ll help you figure out your next steps.

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