04 Apr Fertility and PCOS: How Nutrition Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally
PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women, but research shows that proper nutrition combined with lifestyle modifications can improve conception success rates. The journey to pregnancy for women with PCOS becomes more achievable by first comprehending the hormonal processes that control ovulation.
What is PCOS?
The hormonal disorder PCOS produces multiple symptoms, which include menstrual cycle problems, metabolic issues, and fertility complications. The common signs include:
• Irregular or missed periods
• High androgen levels (testosterone)
• Difficulty losing weight
• Ovarian cysts (though not always present)
The symptoms of this condition make it difficult to conceive because they disrupt normal ovulation. The right PCOS nutrition combined with specific lifestyle approaches enables numerous women to regain their menstrual cycles before getting pregnant naturally.
Why Does PCOS Affect Fertility?
When ovulation becomes irregular or stops completely, it becomes harder to track your menstrual cycle and achieve pregnancy. The combination of insulin elevation and testosterone excess creates signals that prevent your body from releasing an egg.
Women with PCOS may also experience:
• Chronic inflammation
• Poor blood sugar control
• Increased stress and disrupted sleep
• Nutrient deficiencies that impact reproductive hormones
PCOS Dietitian Nutritionist Lifestyle Tips to Manage and Reduce PCOS Symptoms and Optimize Fertility
The first step to achieving PCOS pregnancy requires making little changes that lead to lasting results.
• Balance blood sugar: Eat meals containing protein together with fibre and healthy fats to maintain stable energy and hormone levels.
• Lower inflammation: Anti-inflammatory nutrition consists of berries alongside leafy greens and nuts and olive oil and fatty fish.
• Move gently but regularly: Walking and yoga together with strength training provide hormone-balancing exercise that avoids excessive body strain.
• Support sleep and stress levels: The combination of inadequate sleep and continuous stress leads to worse PCOS symptoms that disrupt ovulation.
• Work with a dietitian: A registered dietitian who specializes in PCOS nutrition will help you develop a personalized plan while monitoring your progress.
Nutrition Support & PCOS Class For Fertility
The feeling of being alone while dealing with PCOS and infertility issues can be overwhelming to many people. Our organization is offering a research-based PCOS & Fertility class this May, which will be led by registered dietitian Kelly Houston for support.
You’ll learn:
• What’s actually happening with your hormones
• How food and lifestyle impact your fertility
• Real-world strategies to support your body naturally
• A compassionate approach grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating principles
Join Our PCOS & Fertility Class
Click here to learn more + register for our May class with Kelly Houston
Erica Branz