From TTC to IVF: The Smartest Way to Prep for What’s Next.
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We all know that fertility journeys don’t always follow the script. What starts as “okay, let’s try again this month” can turn into medicated cycles, IUI, or eventually IVF. Whether IVF is on your radar or you’re just trying to stay one step ahead, taking a smart, science-backed approach now can make the road ahead a lot smoother.
Why Hormonal Health Matters - especially if IVF might be next.
If there’s one thing quietly calling the shots in fertility, it’s your hormones. Even when you’re just TTC, your hormones are working overtime: regulating your cycle, triggering ovulation, supporting egg quality, and getting your uterine lining ready for whatever’s next.
But once you start considering fertility treatment, hormonal balance becomes a whole different level of important. It affects how your body responds to stimulation meds, lowers the chances of canceled cycles, and helps everything run a little more predictably.
Hormones also play a huge role in egg and embryo quality - and things like oxidative stress or metabolic imbalance can make that job harder. And if you’re navigating PCOS, or endo, which can change how your body handles fertility meds, getting your hormonal health in a good place early is a seriously smart move. Here's how to level up your prep game:
Build the best foundation for your fertility.
Start with nutrients that actually supports both egg (or sperm) health and your general reproductive wellness. Key nutrients to keep in your corner that have been shown to support fertility treatment:
Myo-inositol
This is a TTC essential. It’s clinically linked to better ovarian function, improved insulin sensitivity, and more consistent ovulation.
Coenzyme Q10
Think of CoQ10 as your cells’ energy booster. Higher cellular energy = stronger support for egg development..
Vitamin B6 (as P5P)
A behind-the-scenes regulator that helps keep hormonal activity balanced and predictable.
(find all three in OVAPlus Advanced Hormonal Support)
Make some easy lifestyle tweaks that actually supports your hormones.
When it comes to fertility, the basics matter more than the “hacks.” A few strategic lifestyle shifts can help keep your hormones steady — without turning your life into a full-time wellness project.
Prioritise balanced blood sugar.
Stable blood sugar means more stable hormones. So try pairing carbs with protein or healthy fats, spacing meals evenly, and keeping sugary spikes to a minimum.
Go for gentler movement.
Walking, Pilates, yoga, strength training, anything that supports circulation and lowers stress hormones without overloading your system. Think “energised,” not “exhausted.”
Try to make sleep a priority.
Consistent, high-quality sleep supports hormone regulation, metabolism, and recovery. If there’s one lifestyle shift that gives you instant ROI, it’s this one.
