learning to chart the menstrual cycle, understanding reproductive physiology, recognizing natural phases of fertility and infertility, and monitoring biomarkers of procreative health,

following a healthy, nutrient-rich diet tailored to individual health needs, including reducing foods that contribute to chronic inflammation when appropriate, choosing high-quality, minimally processed foods,

supporting a healthy gut microbiome,

maintaining a healthy body weight,

ensuring adequate hydration,

engaging in regular, moderate physical activity,

choosing personal care products that are free of xenoestrogens and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may interfere with hormonal balance,

adopting healthy intimate care habits, including using chlorine-free menstrual products, avoiding the routine use of panty liners and intimate washes and wearing underwear made from natural, breathable fabrics,

undergoing an assessment by a pelvic floor physical therapist, and, when appropriate, receiving treatment to improve pelvic blood flow, reduce excessive pelvic floor muscle tension, and support fallopian tube peristalsis

avoiding hormonal contraception, which suppresses normal reproductive function and may be associated with side effects and health risks,like: strokes and blood clots, high blood pressure, migraines and headaches, depressive states, nausea, dizziness, weight gain, unusual bleeding, a drop in libido, and a sense of emotional numbness,

avoiding contraceptive methods that may alter the vaginal microbiome or interfere with the observation of naturally occurring fertility biomarkers