Fertility Medications: Oral or injectable hormone drugs like clomiphene citrate or letrozole help stimulate or trigger ovulation in women with ovulatory disorders. [1, 2, 3]
Reproductive Surgery: Minimally invasive procedures can repair blocked fallopian tubes, remove scar tissue, or clear uterine fibroids, polyps, and endometrial cysts. [1, 2, 3]
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A procedure where washed and concentrated sperm are placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. [1]
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Procedures like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involve fertilizing an egg outside the body in a laboratory and transferring the resulting healthy embryo into the uterus. [1]
Lifestyle & Dietary Adjustments
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Reaching a balanced body weight supports regular hormone production and improves ovulation.
Nutritional Focus: Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and complex proteins [like a Mediterranean-style diet] can support overall reproductive health.
Limit Toxins: Quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and avoiding illicit drugs protect egg quality and overall fertility.
Stress Management: High stress can disrupt reproductive hormones; finding reliable ways to manage stress helps restore balance. [1, 2, 3]
When to See a Specialist
Consult a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility specialist if you have been trying to conceive for one year without success (or six months if you are 35 or older).
