Fertility Protocol - Female

A 3 to 6 month preconception protocol to support egg quality, hormone balance and a healthy pregnancy start.

Evidence Score

62/100

Developer

Marc Sklar, Aimee Raupp, Randine Lewis

Duration

3 to 6 months of preconception preparation

Steps

20 phases

Used for

4 conditions

Protocol Overview

A 3 to 6 month preconception protocol to support egg quality, hormone balance and a healthy pregnancy start. Used on its own or alongside IVF or IUI with your fertility team.

Used For

Infertilitysubfertilitypreparing for conceptionIVF support

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Key Resources

It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett, "The Fertility Diet" by Jorge Chavarro, "Yes, You Can Get Pregnant" by Aimee Raupp

Supplements & Herbs

Myo-Inositol D-Chiro-Inositol L-Arginine Iodine

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks

See a reproductive endocrinologist after 12 months of trying (6 months if over 35), or sooner with irregular cycles or known issues. Once pregnant, review every supplement and herb with your prenatal clinician. L-arginine: avoid with low blood pressure or herpes outbreaks. Severe one-sided pelvic pain or bleeding in early pregnancy needs urgent care

Important Notes

Egg quality depends partly on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress, and eggs mature over about 3 months, which is why preparation takes time. CoQ10 has small trials showing better egg and embryo measures. Inositol helps most in PCOS. Folate before conception lowers neural tube defect risk; methylfolate is an option for people with MTHFR variants. Low vitamin D is linked with lower fertility. Acupuncture evidence for IVF is mixed. Thyroid matters, and your clinician manages any thyroid medicine. Age is a major factor, but many lifestyle factors are in your control. Male factors contribute to about half of cases, so a partner can follow the male fertility protocol.

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EvidenceModerate

Evidence Score62/100

Categorynutrition

Duration3 to 6 months of preconception preparation

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score (0 to 100) rates the strength of evidence from studies in people for the uses listed: higher means stronger, more consistent research. It does not measure safety. It is not medical advice.

For education, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician before you start, and never stop or change a prescribed medication without your prescriber.