Hormonal imbalances are one of the most common obstacles to fertility, yet they’re often misunderstood or overlooked in conventional approaches.
Your hormones act as messengers, coordinating everything from ovulation to implantation. They also play a big role in things like hair growth, libido, focus, mood and digestion. To say hormones are important, is an understatement.
As a result, when they’re out of balance, conceiving naturally can feel like a frustrating mystery.
In this article, we’ll explore how to identify hormonal imbalances, how they affect fertility, and the steps you can take to restore harmony in your body for optimal conception.
Did you know that ovulation is a sign of health + vitality? For women in their menstruating years, regular ovulation can be an encouraging sign of balanced hormones, cellular health + so much more. One of the best signs to assess ovulation + hormone balance is cervical mucus.
PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in reproductive age women and is unquestionably on the rise in the Western world.
This is also one of the conditions I see women feel most confused about managing on their own, likely because it can impact multiple different body systems and keeping track of all the moving pieces to this condition can be absolutely exhausting.
A common recommendation for couples trying to conceive (TTC) and certainly after some time has passed without a positive pregnancy test, is comprehensive testing.
Getting baseline lab information about the status of health is essential to make sure there is nothing being missed that can be supported in your efforts to conceive.
Understanding ovulation & how to optimize this very important time in the cycle is key to fertility. Ovulation is the event of the egg, carrying treasured DNA, leaves the ovary, moving down the fallopian tubes in hopes of meeting a sperm.
Even if you’re not TTC, ovulation is a great sign of healthy hormones & vibrancy in health.
Ovulation is one of the cycles a woman’s body goes through that can be a direct reflection of overall health. If the body is not in homeostasis (balance), it possible ovulation may not happen. We want to be healthy & thriving when preparing for pregnancy!
Here are some important details to consider about ovulation.
