When we think about fertility, we often focus solely on conception—aka “let’s get pregnant.” But fertility is so much more than that. It’s a reflection of your overall health, shaped by your hormones, nutrition, stress levels, and more.

Why Does Getting Pregnant Feel So Complicated?

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing progress, you’re not alone. For so many women, the fertility journey can feel like an endless loop of frustration, doubt, and unanswered questions.
Here’s the truth: our current system often leaves women in the dark. It’s focused on treating symptoms or offering quick fixes rather than diving deep into the root causes of fertility challenges. But real, lasting progress happens when we work with the body—not against it.

The Hidden Challenges Behind Fertility Struggles

Many of the most common fertility obstacles go unaddressed in conventional care, including:

Cycle imbalances (like PCOS, endometriosis, or missing periods) signaling deeper hormone disruptions.
Nutritional deficiencies that limit your body’s ability to maintain healthy digestion, absorb nutrients, and support optimal thyroid and sex hormone function.
Lifestyle factors like chronic stress or environmental exposures working against your fertility.
Inflammation—stemming from gut imbalances, impaired detox pathways, diet, or lifestyle—that disrupts hormones and blocks progress.

These hidden drivers can leave you feeling stuck. Imagine trying to bake a cake without key ingredients—you wouldn’t expect it to turn out. The same goes for fertility: without the right nutrients, balance, and support, your body can’t thrive the way it needs to for conception.

10 Signs Your Fertility May Need Support

Your symptoms are more than surface-level frustrations—they’re important signals your body is sending. Below are some of the most common signs and symptoms that suggest your fertility could benefit from deeper diet and lifestyle support.

1. You Have a Missing Period

A previously regular period that has now disappeared (secondary amenorrhea) signals a need to focus on hormone balance. Dedicating 3–4 months to optimizing your diet and lifestyle can help reset your cycle and prepare your body for conception.

2. Your Menstrual Cycle Symptoms Are Intense

Heavy, painful, unpredictable, or irregular cycles suggest your hormones need support. A healthy, consistent cycle is foundational for both conception and a more comfortable pregnancy.

3. You Have PCOS, Fibroids, or Recently Stopped Birth Control

Conditions like PCOS and fibroids often indicate inflammation and hormone imbalance. Birth control can also deplete essential nutrients needed for fertility. Allow 4–6 months to focus on nourishing your body, restoring nutrient stores, and improving egg quality.

4. You’ve Explored Fertility Treatments Without Success

If treatments haven’t worked, stepping back to address your body’s foundational needs—like hormone balance, nourishment, and egg quality—can increase your chances of success in future attempts.

5. You Have a History of Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune conditions create inflammation and stress that can impact fertility. A root-cause approach to address these challenges can help improve your overall health and fertility outcomes.

6. You Struggle With GI Symptoms

Chronic constipation, bloating, or irregular digestion can impact nutrient absorption, hormone balance, and immune function—all essential for fertility. Optimizing gut health is a key step in your journey.

7. You Have Chronic Fatigue, Migraines, or Skin Issues

These symptoms may indicate underlying imbalances, such as inflammation or hormonal disruption, that could be impacting your fertility.

8. You Chronically Diet or Unintentionally Undereat

Food restriction or inadequate nutrition puts stress on your body, disrupting thyroid, blood sugar, and hormone function—all critical to fertility. A balanced, nourishing diet is essential.

9. You Have Thyroid Concerns

Even with “normal” TSH levels, undiagnosed thyroid issues can affect your fertility. Comprehensive testing (including free T3, free T4, and antibodies) is crucial to understanding thyroid health.

10. You Struggle With Your Relationship With Food and Body

Stressful relationships with food and self can create inconsistencies in your health routines and impact your fertility journey. Addressing this mindset can help you feel more balanced and aligned with your body’s needs.

A New Way to Approach Fertility

This is where rethinking fertility comes in. Instead of guessing what might help or relying solely on traditional methods, it’s about asking: “What does my body really need?”

That’s the foundation of my 3-Step Fertility Blueprint, which provides a roadmap to uncover the root causes behind fertility challenges and strengthen the basics for a healthy, pregnancy-supportive body.

Step 1: Build a strong foundation. This step is about creating a fertile ground—starting with balanced blood sugar, stress management, nutrient-dense eating, and other essentials to regulate your hormones and prepare your body for conception. Think of this as plugging in your phone and getting it back to full charge—your body needs the right energy and resources to do its job.
Step 2: Work with your cycle—not against it. Your cycle holds key clues about your fertility, yet so many women feel disconnected from it. In this step, you’ll learn to identify and track important cycle signs—like cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and ovulation timing—so you can better understand your fertile window and optimize your body’s natural rhythm.
Step 3: Identify and address root cause barriers. Conventional approaches often miss critical factors like nutrient deficiencies, gut imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and other hidden challenges that affect fertility. This step focuses on advanced testing and a personalized approach to uncovering what’s standing in your way and taking actionable steps to resolve it.

Each step builds on the last, creating a clear, comprehensive path to move forward. This isn’t about quick fixes or cookie-cutter solutions—it’s about listening to your body and giving it exactly what it needs to thrive.

Your Next Step: The 3-Step Fertility Blueprint Podcast

Ready to rethink fertility? Dive deeper into this approach with my free, private podcast: The 3-Step Fertility Blueprint Podcast.

In this podcast, you’ll learn how to break free from the guessing game, uncover hidden barriers, and gain clarity on your next steps. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or preparing for treatment, this resource is designed to support you.

Click here to access the podcast