Fertility Journey
Insights and Guidance on the Path to Parenthood
Welcome to our specialized blog dedicated to topics like fertility, pregnancy, PCOS, endometriosis, nutrition, IVF, and more. Our aim is to provide you with well-researched information and inspiring stories to assist you on your journey towards parenthood. Explore articles from experts offering deep insights and practical advice. From scientific findings to personal experiences – here, you’ll find valuable resources to support and inform you during your fertility journey.
Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s? What Many Women Don’t Realise – and Why It Matters for Your Fertility
An underactive thyroid can have different underlying causes — most often either classical hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. While both conditions can affect fertility, they require different dietary approaches. In classical hypothyroidism, iodine plays a key role in hormone production. In Hashimoto’s, the focus shifts towards immune balance, antioxidant support and nutrients such as selenium. Understanding […]
DATE: 14.07.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
Fibre Maxxing for Fertility: Why This Social Media Trend Has Fertility Scientists Interested
Fibre Maxxing is trending on social media — fibre may genuinely support metabolism, gut health, and fertility. Discover why a fibre-rich diet is becoming increasingly relevant in fertility and reproductive health research. If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram recently, you may have come across the term “fibre maxxing.”Like many viral health trends, […]
DATE: 08.06.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
Fertility Under Pressure: The Role of Pollution and Climate Change
Fertility rates are declining worldwide, and growing scientific evidence links this trend to environmental factors such as air pollution, chemicals, microplastics and rising temperatures. These exposures can impair egg and sperm quality — largely through a mechanism known as oxidative stress. While we cannot completely avoid these influences, informed lifestyle choices and targeted nutritional support […]
DATE: 01.06.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
Do Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Fertility? What Couples Trying to Conceive Should Know
Yes, high intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to poorer fertility markers in both men and women, but no direct causation has been proven. This is how ultra-processed foods may impair fertility: ✓ Conception: Lower chances of conception observed in women with high intake. ✓ Sperm DNA: Up to ~4× higher risk of sperm DNA […]
DATE: 18.05.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
Trying for a Baby Is a Team Effort – From the Very Beginning
Starting a family, deciding to have a baby and consciously trying to conceive are among the most significant decisions a couple can make in life. What many people do not immediately realise is that the journey to parenthood does not begin with a positive pregnancy test. It begins much earlier — at the moment two […]
DATE: 04.05.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Why DHA and Choline Matter More Than You Think
Right now, while you are reading this, your baby is building a brain. Billions of cells are forming. Tiny neural connections are developing at extraordinary speed. Structures that will later support memory, learning, vision and emotion are taking shape — quietly, invisibly, and completely dependent on the nutrients available to them. It’s natural to ask: […]
DATE: 30.03.26
AUTHOR: Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Wogatzky
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