Après 11 ans sous pilule, voici comment j’ai retrouvé des cycles réguliers et boosté ma fertilité.

The speaker introduces the topic of regulating cycles and boosting fertility, a highly requested subject. She shares her personal experience of being on the pill for 11 years, starting at age 17 for contraception and acne, and her subsequent decision to stop it to conceive. She highlights that the pill often masks underlying hormonal issues, which reappear upon cessation. This video is for those wanting to stop hormonal contraception, regulate irregular cycles, or optimize their fertility for conception, while cautioning that it's not a miracle cure for serious conditions like PCOS or endometriosis.

The speaker stresses that fertility is a 50/50 effort, emphasizing the male contribution. She discusses the ovocyte's fascinating ability to repair minor DNA damage in sperm but warns against lifestyle factors that can severely alter sperm quality. She also mentions the importance of men's diet and lifestyle choices (e.g., avoiding excessive heat for testicles, limiting alcohol and smoking) for healthy sperm production.

The first pillar is nutrition, focusing on eliminating pro-inflammatory foods like refined sugars, ultra-processed products, and alcohol. She advocates for a Mediterranean-type diet rich in whole foods, good fats (omega-3s from small fish, camelina oil, chia seeds), and seasonal, local, and organic fruits and vegetables. She explains how Pro-inflammatory foods can disrupt hormones, affecting ovulation quality and the luteal phase.

The speaker details the supplements she took, inspired by the book 'It Starts With an Egg'. Coenzyme Q10 is highlighted for improving ovocyte health and reducing chromosomal abnormalities, especially for women over 30 and those with previous miscarriages. She also discusses the importance of a quality maternity supplement, emphasizing specific forms of folic acid (methylfolate) and magnesium (bisglycinate) for better absorption. Zinc (orotate or bisglycinate) is crucial for ovocyte maturation, progesterone support, and its anti-inflammatory properties. Iodine is essential for thyroid function, which regulates menstrual cycles, and selenium, found in Brazil nuts, works with iodine and protects ovocytes.

Additional nutritional tips include wheatgrass powder for vitamin E and chlorophyll, which oxygenates tissues and supports ovulation, and increasing protein intake for stable cycles and better progesterone production. She also discusses beneficial drinks like beetroot and pomegranate juice for endometrial irrigation and specific herbal teas (raspberry leaves, nettle, alchemilla) to support different phases of the menstrual cycle. For men, she recommends folic acid and zinc for sperm robustness, Brazil nuts for selenium, and avoiding heat exposure, smoking, and excessive alcohol, while maintaining moderate physical activity.

The second pillar focuses on physical activity. The speaker emphasizes daily movement like Pilates and walking 10,000 steps to ensure good blood and energy circulation, which is vital for both physical and mental health. This helps to avoid stagnation and supports overall well-being, contributing to a healthy cycle.

The third pillar is stress management, which is crucial whether trying to conceive or just regulating cycles. She acknowledges the emotional burden of trying for a baby and advises against isolating oneself. Maintaining social connections and engaging in joyful activities are vital for reducing stress. She shares her routine of magnesium-rich Epsom salt baths to lower cortisol levels and prepare for sleep, and highlights the importance of keeping feet warm to support uterine health. Practices like Yoga Nidra are recommended for stress reduction, body awareness, and better sleep.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of observing one's cycle, particularly through symptothermal methods like basal body temperature charting and ovulation tests (both digital and strip tests). She explains how these methods help identify ovulation, understand cycle phases, and pinpoint fertile windows. A crucial, often overlooked aspect she discusses is cervical mucus quality. For those with insufficient or acidic cervical mucus, she recommends fertility lubricants like Conception Plus or Pre-Seed, stressing the importance of using these specific types instead of regular lubricants, which can harm sperm.