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Systems biology uses algorithms to measure body system balance in a holistic “real-life” forecast. We measure six Systems key to fertility health.

The goal for women with Energy PFPs is increasing their energy reserves to improve their fertility health. We all experience fluctuations in energy levels, but Energy PFP women consistently feel less energetic than most of their friends and colleagues. All body processes rely on energy, and being tired or exhausted affects fertility levels and the health of pregnancies.

Sometimes Energy PFPs have only been feeling tired relatively recently, but it can be something they’ve had since childhood. We all know that muscle power relies on energy, and it’s just as crucial for the growth of eggs, follicles and the womb lining. Energy levels are also crucial during pregnancy as the body has to make significant immune and structural changes, as well as nourish the growing baby, and low energy reserves can make pregnancy more challenging. The more energy we have, the better we are at coping and adapting to change and challenges, including getting pregnant!

The constitution we inherit from our parents forms the basis for our energy levels, but as we age, this energy reserve is affected by our diet, lifestyle and life events, which combine to determine how much energy is currently available for fertility. There are two variations to the Energy PFP, which relate to how and when energy reserves become low, and we’re calling these “Constitutional” and “Gut” Energy.

“Constitutional Energy”

Our constitutional health is primarily the genetic packages we inherited from our parents. The genes on our chromosomes determine much about us, and we all have genetic traits that affect our metabolism, blood function and energy levels. However, genes aren’t 100% stable, and their behaviour (and structure) changes in response to age, diet and the environment:

Genetic robustness determines our health at birth, how quickly we age, and how our fertility levels change
Genetic variations affect our blood, including how efficiently it carries oxygen and responds to immune threats and clots
Our genetics aren’t “set” or constant, and different genes are “expressed” throughout our lives; for instance, the genes for puberty aren’t expressed until teens
Triggers of gene expression include hormones, weight, diet, exercise and chemicals and sleep
Some babies get extra or fewer chromosomes than they should, which causes major genetic problems like Down’s or Turner’s syndromes
DNA fragmentation is less extreme and a routine occurrence in eggs and sperm when bits of DNA are broken off chromosomes. This is partly because genes in eggs and sperm are vulnerable on their single rather than a double helix. The chromosomes join at fertilisation to make normal cells, and a baby’s health relies on how well they join and repair the DNA damage they share
DNA fragmentation rates and the ability to repair it are strongly affected by the health and age of parents at conception
Modern living is full of new chemicals, and many of them are “endocrine-disrupting chemicals” (EDC) that alter hormones, disrupt egg production and increase miscarriage rates, which further complicates matters

“Gut Energy”

“Gut Energy” covers most of the non-genetic ways we become tired, and poor diet and weak digestion is the usual cause, although overwork, trauma and stress are other possibilities. One of the classic signs of Gut Energy is cravings for sweet or stodgy food and energy dips around mealtimes.

Blood sugar levels (BSL) are a central issue in this, and this is controlled by the release of insulin and glucagon from the pancreas. The pancreas is also responsible for releasing many of the enzymes that digest our food, which makes the pancreas crucial for digestion and blood sugar control. When people have poor pancreatic function, it can cause hyperinsulinaemia and Type II diabetes, which increase the chances of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other fertility conditions.

Gut Energy isn’t the same as diabetes, but we’ll use diabetes to illustrate the point. Diabetes has become so widespread (and generally well controlled) that we’ve almost forgotten how serious it is and that without medication, the symptoms are:

Low Blood Sugar	High Blood Sugar
Tired, lightheaded, dizzy and weak	Extreme tiredness and thirst
Sudden extreme hunger	Sudden extreme hunger
Racing heart rate	Rapid weight loss
Irritable, anxious or confused	Irritable, anxious or confused
Loss of consciousness, seizures	Kidney failure, impotence

34.2 million Americans had diabetes in 2018 (10.4% of the population), and 90% of the cases were diet-related (Type II), with a staggering $327 billion spent on diabetes care that year. Despite the massive expenditure, 50% of people with diabetes will die prematurely.

The gut is crucial for:

Obtaining energy from the diet
Immune balance
Hormone levels
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) balance
Inflammation levels
Brain health and mood

Energy PFP and Female Fertility

Energy is crucial for the healthy balance of the immune and nervous systems, and without a reliable energy supply, cells and organs can’t function fully, which affects general health and fertility. Fluctuating or low energy supply creates hormonal imbalances and inflammation that disrupt menstrual cycle dynamics and reduce egg quality. Two of the most common female fertility conditions are PCOS and luteal phase deficiency, which typically involve high insulin levels or diabetes, which are core “Gut Energy” issues.

All women with Energy PFP should focus on supporting their digestive and constitutional health as this will improve the genetic health of their children and the chances of healthy pregnancies. Each cycle involves a “batch” of eggs being recruitment from the ovarian reserve and the process:

Usually takes 13 months for the eggs to reach the ovulation
Most eggs are damaged and die during the process
Fewer eggs reach the final stage as women age
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels rise as recruitment becomes more difficult
Lower numbers of mature eggs reflect lower ovarian reserves and more oxidative stress damage
Oxidative stress damage and FSH levels can be reduced with focused changes

Focused lifestyle changes and the addition of herbal combinations are 3x more successful for unexplained infertility than IVF.

Morefertile and Energy PFP Women

Premium morefertile® membership gives you access to:

Your secondary PFP (if you have one)
A rating for each profile and what the combination means for you
Natural treatment options for PCOS, endometriosis and more
Clear dietary advice and recipes
Lifestyle changes to raise energy
Discounts on supplements
Access to cutting-edge testing

We also outline the best ways for Energy PFPs to adjust their weight and manage stress to improve monthly conception rates. The different profiles have different challenges and needs, which is all part of the PFP discussion, along with personalised ways to improve fertility health, and the tests and treatments most likely to be appropriate for you. The morefertile approach: