Hormone balancing for fertility health

Maintaining hormonal balance is essential for fertility as well as general woman’s health. Any imbalances can interfere with ovulation, menstrual cycles, overall reproductive health, physical and mental wellbeing.

Here are some key strategies recommended by NOW-fertility clinical team to support hormone regulation to optimise reproductive performance.

 

 Nutrition

• Healthy Fats: Include omega-3-rich foods (such as salmon, flaxseeds, chia seeds), nuts, seeds, olive oil and avocado to support hormone production.
• Protein: Lean proteins like eggs, chicken, tofu, and legumes will help to stabilise blood sugar and hormone levels.
• Complex Carbohydrates: Whole grains, vegetables, and fibre-rich foods promote insulin regulation, which is key for reproductive health.
• Essential nutrients: Zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin B, and antioxidants (found in leafy greens, citrus fruits, and nuts). 

Blood Sugar Balance

·        High insulin levels can disrupt ovulation and lead to hormonal imbalances like PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

·        Prioritise low-glycaemic food and combine carbohydrates with protein to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

 

·        Limit the intake of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods.

Stress Management

• Reduce stress as much as possible. Cortisol is released in response to stress and high levels of this can interfere with reproductive hormones, physical and mental wellbeing.
• Benefit from stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, yoga, and acupuncture. 

 Sleep Optimisation

• Poor sleep affects melatonin and cortisol, both of which impact reproductive hormones.
• Aim for 7–9 hours of high-quality sleep in a dark and cool room

Exercise and Movement

• Moderate exercise (e.g. walking, yoga, strength training) supports hormone balance.
• Avoid excessive high-intensity workouts, which may stress the body and reduce fertility.

Medical and Laboratory Assessment

• If you are struggling with hormone imbalance, suboptimal reproductive health (including period irregularities), fertility problems then consider having a consultation with a physician expert in reproductive medicine, and also the following hormone tests:
• Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone and SHBG
• Thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4)
• Insulin and blood sugar levels
• AMH
• FSH, LH and PRL

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Contact details

Email: enquiries@now-fertility.com

Phone: +971 54 266 0006