Fertility
The foundation of life. Fertility depends on hormone balance, nutrient status, toxin exposure, stress levels, and inflammation. Both partners contribute equally. Addressing root causes can dramatically improve conception rates and pregnancy outcomes.
Female Fertility Factors
Ovulation
Regular cycles essential. Tracking basal temp, LH. PCOS common disruptor.
Egg Quality
CoQ10, antioxidants help. Age is factor but modifiable aspects exist.
Uterine Health
Fibroids, polyps, thin lining issues. Blood flow matters. Inflammation.
Thyroid
TSH should be 1-2.5 for conception. Subclinical issues matter. Often overlooked.
Prolactin
Elevated prolactin blocks ovulation. Stress-related. Easily tested.
Autoimmunity
Hashimoto's, lupus, antiphospholipid. Immune issues affect implantation.
Male Fertility Factors
Sperm Count
Declining globally. Heat, toxins, stress. 15M+ per mL needed.
Motility
How well they swim. 40%+ progressive motility. CoQ10, carnitine help.
Morphology
Shape matters. 4%+ normal forms. Zinc, folate important.
DNA Fragmentation
Oxidative damage to sperm DNA. Antioxidants reduce. Often not tested.
Testosterone
Low T affects production. But TRT kills fertility. Natural support.
Heat Exposure
Laptop on lap, hot tubs, tight underwear. Testes need to be cool.
Key Fertility Nutrients
Folate
Neural tube prevention. Both partners. Methylfolate for MTHFR.
Zinc
Egg and sperm development. Testosterone. 30-50mg for conception.
CoQ10
Egg and sperm energy. Quality improvement. 200-600mg.
Vitamin D
Hormone production. Implantation. Optimal: 40-60 ng/mL.
Omega-3
Sperm membrane, uterine blood flow. Anti-inflammatory. 2-3g EPA/DHA.
Iron
Ovulation support. But test first. Excess harmful.