Leaky Gut & Inflammation: The Hidden Blocks to Fertility You’ve Never Been Told About
You’re eating well, timing everything, taking the right supplements... and still not falling pregnant. If that’s you, it’s time to look deeper — specifically at your gut health and inflammation levels.
Fertility is more than hormones and timing. It's a reflection of your whole-body health. And your gut? It plays a hugerole.
What Is Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, happens when the lining of your gut becomes compromised. This allows unwanted substances (like toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles) to leak into your bloodstream, triggering an immune response.
That chronic immune response = inflammation. And inflammation is a huge disruptor of fertility.
How Leaky Gut Impacts Fertility
Increased inflammation interferes with ovulation and implantation.
Autoimmunity risk rises when gut lining is impaired.
Nutrient absorption declines, especially key fertility nutrients like iron, B12, folate, and zinc.
Gut imbalances can alter oestrogen metabolism, leading to estrogen dominance or hormone clearance issues.
Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Fertility
Bloating, reflux, constipation, or loose stools
Skin issues like eczema or acne
Food sensitivities
Chronic fatigue
Irregular or painful cycles
Unexplained infertility
Healing the Gut to Support Fertility
In my practice, I always assess gut health as part of fertility care. Healing starts with:
In-home tests and Functional stool testing if needed (not just GP panels)
Anti-inflammatory diet protocols
Gut-healing nutrients: L-glutamine, zinc, slippery elm
Probiotic + prebiotic therapy personalised to your needs
Supporting liver detoxification and microbiome balance
You Can’t Ignore the Gut-Fertility Link
If you’ve been told "everything looks normal" but your body says otherwise — trust your gut (literally). Conceiving isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating the right environment.
Let’s get your gut, hormones, and immune system working with you.
📲 Book your Preconception Consult today and let’s explore what your body’s really saying
