Is this SECRETLY sabotaging your fertility?
Let’s talk about something that might be silently sabotaging your fertility: stress — and how it impacts your hormone levels, especially progesterone. ๐งโ๏ธ๐ก
When your body is in “fight or flight” mode — whether it’s due to a packed schedule, lack of sleep, or emotional overwhelm — it prioritizes survival over reproduction.
This means your adrenal glands start pumping out cortisol (your stress hormone) and shift resources away from making progesterone. ๐ฎ๐จ
This matters if you’re ttc, because stress can lead to:
โ Skipped ovulation
โ Short luteal phases (making implantation difficult)
โ Irregular or missing cycles
But stress doesn’t just affect today’s cycle.โ
Because of how your eggs develop over time, stress today can impact your fertility MONTHS from now.
The science is clear:
Chronic stress disrupts ovarian function, throws off the balance between estrogen and progesterone, and lowers your progesterone levels. ๐ โ๏ธ
The good news? You can take action! ๐
โจ Start small:
1๏ธโฃ Prioritize daily stress management — think journaling, breathwork, or a short walk.
2๏ธโฃ Fuel your body with nutrient-dense, whole foods to support your adrenals.
3๏ธโฃ Sleep deeply and intentionally. (Ditch blue light before bed!)
4๏ธโฃ Set boundaries with work, relationships, and tech.
Your body can handle stress in moderation. But chronic stress? It’s time to show it the door. ๐ค Because taking care of you is taking care of your fertility. ๐ฑ
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