Why Fall Is the Fertility Season You Didn’t Know You Needed.
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Autumn may be synonymous with a hot pumpkin spice, the clocks going back and cosy sweater weather, but did you know that Fall might just need to be rebranded as peak baby-making season? If you had been under the assumption that spring or summer is more fertile, you're not alone, the science is now showing it's time to rethink your calendar.
1. Your circadian rhythm becomes more on point.
When the clocks “fall back” our circadian rhythms - the internal clocks that dictate everything from sleep to hormone production - get a soft, natural reset. It’s these rhythms that govern melatonin, cortisol, and even reproductive hormones like luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Your body senses the shift as the darkness sets in and in response, melatonin production rises at night, which in turn helps regulate reproductive hormones more efficiently.
2. Vitamin D might be low, but that can be a good thing.
It’s no surprise that vitamin D dips as the sunlight fades, but your body knows how to compensate. Lower sunlight nudges your system toward making your hormones more efficient. Fertility isn’t just about ovulation; it’s about creating the best environment for conception and healthier, more regular cycles. Find your Vitamin D boost in OVAHer Fertility & Pregnancy Support and OVAHim Advanced Sperm Support.
3. Hormone regulation loves a shift.
Studies suggest conception rates spike in the late fall and early winter. The reason? Hormones respond to subtle changes in daylight and temperature. Cortisol, the stress hormone has been shown to stabilise, reproductive hormones align and even sperm quality can see seasonal upticks.
