S3 E148 5 Signs Inflammation Has Been an Overlooked Factor in Your Fertility Struggles and Recurrent Miscarriage

Could hidden inflammation be the reason you’re struggling to conceive or experiencing recurrent miscarriage?

Chronic inflammation is one of the most overlooked yet powerful factors impacting conception and miscarriage risk. Many women are told their symptoms are “normal” or that their “eggs are old,” but in reality, unaddressed inflammation could be the real reason your body isn’t creating a fertile environment for pregnancy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

-The subtle signs of inflammation that most women and even doctors miss

-How inflammation disrupts ovulation, egg quality, and implantation

-Practical, science-backed strategies to lower inflammation and support your fertility naturally

Press play now to learn how to reduce inflammation and finally create the healthy, receptive environment your body needs to get — and stay — pregnant.

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The Silent Disruptor: Chronic Inflammation and Fertility

Chronic inflammation is a subtle yet significant factor that can affect fertility and increase miscarriage risk. Your body's natural response to injury or infection is inflammation—a survival mechanism that, when acute, is both healthy and necessary for healing. However, when inflammation becomes chronic and unaddressed, it can silently disrupt essential reproductive functions.

Chronic inflammation impacts hormones, ovarian function, sperm health, and the uterine environment. Its causes can be numerous, including a diet high in processed foods or sugar, exposure to environmental toxins, gut imbalances such as dysbiosis or food sensitivities, chronic stress, and unresolved infections.

Signs of Chronic Inflammation Affecting Your Fertility

1. Frequent Digestive Issues: Symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or IBS-like symptoms a few times a week or month may indicate an inflammatory issue.
2. Persistent Fatigue: Despite quality sleep, ongoing fatigue could signal underlying inflammation.
3. Joint or Muscle Pain: Unexplained aches or stiffness without a consistent location suggest chronic inflammation.
4. Skin Issues: A history of acne, eczema, or unusual rashes could be inflammation indicators.
5. Autoimmune Markers: Unexplained inflammation on labs or conditions like Hashimoto’s are significant.

These signs might seem common, but they could adversely affect your reproductive health. Often dismissed as normal or age-related, these symptoms might lead women to go undiagnosed.

How Inflammation Impacts Fertility and Miscarriage

Chronic inflammation creates an unfriendly environment for egg development, affecting progesterone levels and embryo quality. This condition may lead to less receptive uterine linings or immune responses that harm the embryo, directly affecting implantation and conception success. Studies show women with high inflammatory markers have higher miscarriage rates and lower IVF success.

Reducing Inflammation to Support Fertility

• Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Focus on whole foods, Omega-3 fatty acids, colorful vegetables, and herbs akin to the Mediterranean diet.
• Gut Health: Address gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, and chronic infections with professional guidance.
• Stress Management: Incorporate daily practices like breathwork and meditation to manage stress, a significant inflammation contributor.
• Detox Your Environment: Minimize toxin exposure from plastics, personal care products, and household cleaners.
• Targeted Supplementation: Work with practitioners to identify specific antioxidant needs to protect against oxidative stress.

In summary, chronic inflammation may silently sabotage fertility and increase miscarriage risk. By addressing diet, gut health, stress, and environmental factors, you can lower inflammation, creating an optimal environment for conception.

Discovering Your Fertility Blueprint

Are you ready to uncover why you haven't been able to conceive or maintain a pregnancy? The Ultimate Fertility Blueprint quiz offers insights into your fertility capacity, identifying potential root issues to address. Remember, this blog is for educational purposes and not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult healthcare professionals before starting any new health protocol, especially if trying to conceive or undergoing treatment.

By gaining understanding and taking proactive steps to manage inflammation, you can enhance your fertility journey. Stay tuned for our next post where we'll cover a key nutrient and antioxidant that supports fertility.

Finally Get Pregnant Naturally is your go-to TTC podcast for holistic fertility support to help you get pregnant naturally by addressing the root cause of unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, and recurrent miscarriage. Hosted by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, this show offers natural fertility solutions for those on a fertility journey struggling to conceive, navigating miscarriage, or dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, or failed IUI or failed IVF. Whether you're trying to conceive, increase egg quality, optimizing sperm health, or healing after a miscarriage, each episode delivers practical guidance to support your fertility journey. Learn how to improve fertility, balance hormones, regulate your fertile window, and conceive naturally through root cause healing, emotional wellness, and mind-body tools—because true fertility starts from within.

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