How Do I Know If My Hormones Are Affecting My Fertility?

And what can I do about it if they are?

You don’t have to be a doctor to know something feels off. If your periods are irregular, your ovulation tests don’t make sense, or your mood and energy shift wildly every month — it could be hormonal.

And if you’re trying to conceive (or even thinking about it), understanding your hormones is one of the most important things you can do.

As a Certified Fertility Doula and educator, I help people get answers about their hormone health — without the runaround, the guesswork, or the six-month wait for a specialist.

What are the signs of hormonal imbalance when you’re trying to conceive?

• Irregular periods or skipped cycles
• Positive ovulation tests but no temperature shift
• Spotting before your period starts
• Hair thinning, acne, or low sex drive
• Always cold, tired, or moody before your period
• “Normal” labs that don’t match your symptoms
• Feeling dismissed or confused after appointments

A lab might say your hormones are “in range” — but real fertility support means looking at the full picture.

If my hormones are off, what can I do?

You don’t need to jump into IVF to figure things out.

First, we track your symptoms, your cycle patterns, and your basal body temperature (BBT). Then we layer in private lab testing — so you can see exactly what your hormones are doing at each phase of your cycle.

You’ll get an explanation that actually makes sense — and a plan that fits you.

I support clients in Morgantown WV and virtually across the DMV and Pennsylvania. You don’t need to be local, and you don’t need a referral. You just need someone who knows how to listen to your body.

“I knew something was off with my progesterone, even though my doctor said it was fine. Jacqueline looked at my chart and labs side-by-side — and now I finally understand what’s happening. I feel like I have control again.”

Jacqueline Boyd, CFD, Educator & Founder of Eden & Embrace