Optimize My Ovarian Reserve

Age is the most well known contributing factor to low or diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), noted in women in their mid to late thirties, and sometimes younger. DOR is characterized by a low number of eggs in a woman’s ovaries and/or with poor quality of the ones... Read More

Age is the most well known contributing factor to low or diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), noted in women in their mid to late thirties, and sometimes younger. DOR is characterized by a low number of eggs in a woman’s ovaries and/or with poor quality of the ones that remain. In basic terms, it means that there's an impairment in the development of existing eggs. This translates to a harder time getting and staying pregnant. A good number of such women with DOR may conceive with their own eggs, particularly if they're provided with fertility treatment that is tailored to them.

We can't increase the number of eggs remaining, but we can do our best to optimize the development and quality of the remaining eggs. It’s crucial to reduce environmental toxins you're exposed to day-to-day that may be impacting egg health. Think the foods you eat, the plastic containers you use, and the self-care products you apply to your face and body.  Small changes can make a big difference in your overall environmental load.

Following a healthy diet, kicking alcohol and smoking, and reducing caffeine help to improve blood flow to the reproductive organs. Adequate sleep and good quality supplements help to improve egg quality and encourage hormone production. Maintaining a healthy, regular menstrual cycle, and tracking your fertile window. The combination of meditation and herbal teas can help your mind, body and spirit surrender to the process.