Cycle tracking apps that rely on the calendar method are only accurate in predicting ovulation about 20% of the time.

In a cohort of health-forward people, 65% had high fasting insulin levels, indicating a widespread problem with metabolic dysfunction.

Female physicians experience double the rate of infertility, likely due to the high-stress lifestyle and increased inflammation during their reproductive years.

Taking anti-inflammatory medications like NSAIDs (Motrin, Aleve) around ovulation can prevent the egg from being released.

A luteal phase of less than 11 days is one of the first signs of ovulatory dysfunction and can indicate issues like thyroid problems or inflammation.

Infertility should be treated as a symptom and a representation of your underlying cellular and metabolic health, not just a disease.

Inflammation can damage the mitochondria in a mother's eggs, which are then exclusively passed on to her child, influencing their future health.

The stress hormone cortisol causes glucose to be released into your bloodstream, which can lead to insulin resistance even without eating.

Products labeled 'unscented' may use toxic masking chemicals to cover smells, so you should look for 'fragrance-free' labels instead.