For many couples, the journey to parenthood is filled with excitement, hope—and sometimes, unexpected challenges. If you’ve been trying to conceive and wondering why it hasn’t happened yet, it’s time to take a closer look at one of the most overlooked aspects of fertility: your hormones.
At Hera Health Care, Dr. Mirela Cernaianu offers a compassionate, root-cause approach to infertility, with a special focus on how hormonal imbalances may be disrupting the natural rhythm of conception.
The Hidden Hormonal Puzzle of Infertility
Hormones act like your body’s internal messengers, coordinating everything from ovulation to implantation to pregnancy maintenance. When even one hormone is out of balance, it can create a domino effect that makes conception difficult or impossible.
Some of the most common hormonal causes of infertility include:
1. Irregular or Absent Ovulation (Anovulation)
This is often linked to imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, or luteinizing hormone (LH). Without ovulation, no egg is released—and no egg means no chance for fertilization.
2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a leading cause of hormonal infertility. Women with PCOS may experience high androgen levels (male hormones), insulin resistance, and irregular cycles—all of which interfere with ovulation and egg quality.
3. Thyroid Dysfunction
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect menstrual regularity, ovulation, and pregnancy outcomes. Even subtle thyroid imbalances can interfere with fertility.
4. Low Progesterone
Progesterone helps thicken the uterine lining for implantation. If levels are too low, even a fertilized egg may not successfully implant or may lead to early miscarriage.
5. Elevated Prolactin
Too much prolactin—a hormone that stimulates breast milk—can disrupt ovulation and menstrual cycles, even in women who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding.
How Dr. Cernaianu Approaches Fertility Differently
At Hera Health Care, fertility support goes beyond standard protocols. Dr. Cernaianu conducts comprehensive hormone evaluations, looking not just at baseline levels, but also how your hormones function in relation to each other.
Your personalized plan may include:
- Advanced hormone testing (including estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH, DHEA, cortisol, thyroid panel)
- Cycle tracking and ovulation support
- Nutritional and supplement recommendations
- Bioidentical hormone therapy (when appropriate)
- Stress and adrenal health assessment
- PCOS and thyroid condition management
In addition, Dr. Cernaianu works closely with you and your partner to identify other contributing factors like inflammation, toxins, gut health, and lifestyle stressors—all of which may affect fertility.
What About Male Fertility?
It’s important to remember that hormones play a key role in male fertility, too. Low testosterone, elevated estrogen, and thyroid issues can reduce sperm count, quality, and motility. A full fertility workup should include hormone testing for both partners.
You’re Not Alone—And There Is Hope
Infertility can feel isolating and emotionally draining, but the truth is, you are not broken—you may just be out of balance. Understanding your hormones is a critical step toward unlocking your body’s natural ability to conceive.
At Hera Health Care, we believe in uncovering the why, not just treating the what. Whether you're just starting your fertility journey or feeling stuck after months (or years) of trying, we’re here to support you with answers, empathy, and integrative care that sees the whole picture.
Take the First Step Toward Hope and Healing
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