If you’ve been on birth control for years and are now thinking about trying to conceive, you may be wondering how stopping the pill will affect your fertility. Many women have concerns about how long it will take for their cycles to regulate, whether they’ll experience post-pill symptoms, and what they can do to support their bodies during this transition.

When trying to conceive, egg quality plays a crucial role in fertility and pregnancy success. While age is a significant factor, nutrition and lifestyle choices can also support ovarian health and improve egg quality. A diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and essential nutrients can help protect eggs from oxidative stress and promote optimal reproductive function.

The gut is also known as the “second brain",” and for good reason! Our gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria that regulate much of our hormone production, mood, sleep, energy levels, skin conditions, immune system, atopic conditions and so much more. The gut microbiome plays a vital role in our physiological and psychological health via its own neural network called the enteric nervous system (ENS), a system of nerves found in the lining of our gut. It arises from the same tissues as our central nervous system (CNS) during fetal development, so it has many structural and chemical parallels to the brain, thereby forming the “gut-brain connection.”