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Fertility Protocol - Female

Comprehensive 3-6 month preconception protocol to optimize egg quality, hormone balance, and uterine environment.

Evidence Score

83/100

Developer

Marc Sklar, Aimee Raupp, Randine Lewis

Duration

3-12 months preconception optimization

Steps

20 phases

Conditions

5 targeted

Protocol Overview

Comprehensive 3-6 month preconception protocol to optimize egg quality, hormone balance, and uterine environment. Used alone or to support IVF/IUI.

Conditions Treated

Infertilitysubfertilitypreparing for conceptionrecurrent miscarriageIVF support

Key Resources

Yes, You Can Get Pregnant by Aimee Raupp, "The Fertility Diet" by Chavarro, Marc Sklar's protocols, "It Starts with the Egg" by Rebecca Fett

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Work with reproductive endocrinologist if fertility issues diagnosed, some herbs contraindicated once pregnant
Important Notes

Egg quality is key - determined by mitochondrial function and oxidative stress. Eggs matured 90-120 days before ovulation (why preconception period needed). CoQ10 (ubiquinol form) most evidence-based supplement for egg quality - improves mitochondrial function. Inositol benefits for all women, especially PCOS. Methylated folate crucial (40-60% have MTHFR polymorphism reducing folic acid metabolism). Vitamin D deficiency associated with infertility, miscarriage. Acupuncture has meta-analysis support for IVF (improves implantation). Thyroid crucial - TSH <2.5 optimal for fertility (mainstream often allows <4.5). Age is factor but egg quality modifiable. Reduce oxidative stress (antioxidants, reduce toxins, stress). Environmental toxins (BPA, phthalates, pesticides) impair fertility - organic food, filter water, non-toxic products. Men account for 50% of infertility - partner should do male protocol. This protocol supports natural conception or improves IVF outcomes.

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EvidenceModerate-High
Evidence Score83/100
Categorynutrition
Duration3-12 months preconception optimization

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score rates the strength of clinical and scientific evidence behind this protocol. Higher scores indicate stronger research support. This is a research tool, not medical advice.

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