It might sound a bit dramatic but it’s not just what you eat that may be affecting your ability to get pregnant; it can be your environment as well.

The hormone levels in our bodies are finely-tuned, and the products we use on a daily basis - household and garden products, soap and cosmetics - might be contributing to skewed hormones. We ingest a fair amount of stuff, either by putting it directly on the skin or inhaling the smells associated with cleaning and freshening agents.

You’ve probably seen the ads for mega-whitening and season-fresh laundry detergents. They come at a price. Usually containing artificial musks (for fragrance) and phthalates (to make the smell last), these substances can accumulate in the body and have been linked to hormone disruption, liver and kidney damage, and fertility problems. What’s more, they don’t have to be listed as ingredients.

But don’t despair! By switching to natural products around the home and for personal care, you can reduce or eliminate toxic overload in your body. Have a look at the Ethical Consumer website to find out more and to get recommendations for alternatives. And when you start a natural fertility programme, you’ll be tested for toxic metals and minerals and given ways to improve your reproductive health.

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