kateandlisaHave you missed a period and wondered why and what it meant?
Often women at some point miss a period. It’s only natural to have questions and concerns when this happens. It’s important to know that a missed period does not always signify something is wrong. If it becomes a pattern, it might signal an underlying issue and could affect fertility. 
Stress, weight fluctuation, PCOS, thyroid issues are some reasons for missing a period. A lot of these can be factors contributing to overall fertility. If your body is under stress and is nutritionally depleted, it might be showing you it’s time to slow down because these are affecting your menstrual cycle and this could impact your fertility.
Here are a few ways that you can naturally support your body:
- Nourish: Eat a well-balanced diet that includes lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Food rich in magnesium and vitamin B6 such as nuts, seeds and bananas should be included in your diet.
- Herbs: Herbs like Vitex and Raspberry Leaf can support menstrual regularity and fertility.
- Movement: Gentle exercise such as yoga or taking walks can help to reduce stress and can have a positive effect on hormone balance.
- Good Sleep: Get enough quality sleep. Our body does most of our restorative work while we are sleeping.
- Support: Get support from family and friends, or a healthcare provider.
Vitex has been used for centuries for its fertility-boosting properties. It mainly works by regulating the pituitary gland which is the control center for hormones. It helps to balance progesterone and estrogen which is essential for regular menstrual cycles and a healthy pregnancy.
Combining it with Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Zinc increases the benefits.
Vitamin C which guards our immune system, helps in the absorption of iron (important for menstrual health) and supports progesterone production.
Vitamin B6 helps to regulate your mood and cervical fluid quality.
Zinc is incredibly import for fertility. It is essential for hormone balance, egg production and cell division. When combined with Vitex, they give your reproduction system an extra boost!
Using all these in conjunction with Vitex creates support for your fertility and reproductive health.
For more information on these and how to get them as well as getting a plan-of-action for your reproductive health, set up a discovery call. I’m here to help!
