The 5 Main Reasons You Might be Struggling to Fall Pregnant

Trying to conceive can be an emotional rollercoaster for many couples. You might be doing everything "right" - tracking your ovulation, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress - but still find yourself struggling to fall pregnant. If this sounds like you, it's important to remember that you're not alone. Here are five main reasons why you might be having difficulty getting pregnant:

1. Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones play a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and fertility. If your hormone levels are out of balance, it can interfere with ovulation and reduce your chances of conceiving. Common hormonal imbalances that can affect fertility include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and insulin resistance. If you suspect you have a hormonal imbalance, I recommend booking a consult so we can order some tests and find out whats really going on.

2. Stress

Stress is a common factor that can impact fertility in both men and women. High levels of stress can interfere with ovulation and reduce sperm quality. Stress can also impact the gut-brain connection, which can affect digestion and nutrient absorption. If you're experiencing stress, consider incorporating stress-reduction techniques into your daily routine, such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.

3. Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutrition plays a key role in fertility, as certain nutrients are essential for hormone production and reproductive health. Nutritional deficiencies in vitamins and minerals like folate, zinc, and iron can impact fertility. It's important to maintain a balanced diet and consider supplementation, if necessary.

4. Age

As women age, the number and quality of their eggs decline, making it more difficult to conceive. Men's fertility can also decline with age, as sperm quality decreases. So yes age plays a role in infertility, particularly in women but it’s not all doom and gloom. If you're over 35 and have been trying to conceive for 6 months or longer, I recommend booking an appointment with both your doctor and naturopath so you can order tests, explore treatment options and optimise your health to increase your likelihood of falling pregnant.

5. Environmental Factors

Environmental factors can also impact fertility. Exposure to toxins, such as pesticides and chemicals, can interfere with hormone levels and reproductive function. Toxins are everywhere. They are in your cookware, the plastics you eat from, the makeup you put on your face. You name it. Other environmental factors that can affect fertility include smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity. Consider making lifestyle changes to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins and improve your chances of falling pregnant.

There are so many reasons why you might be struggling to fall pregnant. If you're having difficulty conceiving, it's important to investigate and get to the bottom of whats going on and identify potential factors that may be contributing to the issue. By addressing these factors and taking steps to improve your overall health and wellbeing, you can increase your chances of conceiving and starting your journey towards parenthood.

If you would like to learn more about taking charge with your fertility and optimising your health, I am launching a new holistic preconception program that will take you from feeling stressed and overwhelmed on your fertility journey to calm and healthy in both your mind and body so you can enjoy the process of trying for a baby. It does this by following a holistic 6 week preconception program that blends fertility yoga and meditation practices with evidence based naturopathic principles, giving you the tools and knowledge to move through your fertility journey in a more holistic and peaceful way.  If you would like to learn more, click HERE. 

And if you feel like you need one on one care, you can also book an initial naturopathic consultation so we can go a little deeper. We can order any tests we need and really see what’s going on for you.