5 Signs Your Gut Might Be Impacting Your Fertility
If your digestion isn’t happy, your hormones won’t be either. That’s because your gut and reproductive system are deeply connected — through the microbiome, the immune system, and detox pathways.
Here are five signs your gut might be influencing your fertility:
Bloating or IBS Symptoms
An imbalanced microbiome can trigger inflammation, affecting ovulation and hormone balance.
2. Skin Breakouts or Acne
When the liver and gut can’t efficiently clear excess estrogen, it can recirculate and show up as hormonal acne.
3. Irregular Cycles or PMS
Estrogen metabolism depends on a healthy gut — dysbiosis can worsen PMS, cramps, and mood swings.
4. Low Nutrient Absorption
Poor digestion can block nutrients vital for fertility like zinc, iron, and folate.
5. Fatigue or Brain Fog
Your gut produces neurotransmitters that affect mood and energy — both crucial for healthy hormonal rhythms.
How to Support Gut Health
Eat plenty of fibre and plant diversity
Include fermented foods or a quality probiotic
Manage stress (it changes your microbiome!)
Address any bloating, reflux, or food sensitivities