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Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to the appropriate production of FSH and other hormones. Being overweight can, in some cases, contribute to elevated FSH levels that may negatively impact fertility.  Alternatively, being severely underweight may in some cases decrease FSH levels to such a degree that fertility is negatively impacted. Generally speaking, a healthy weight is defined as having a BMI between 18.5 and 25. However, you should always consult with your doctor to determine your ideal weight goals and how best to get there. If you need to lose weight, work with your medical team to focus on healthy measures like exercising more and eating nutritious foods. to manage FSH and other hormone levels. When you are feeling stressed out, your body releases stress hormones (such as cortisol), which can in turn throw your FSH and other hormone levels out of balance. Therefore, reducing stress may help to improve your FSH levels.  To decrease stress, you can use relaxation methods such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation, light exercise, walking in nature, listening to calming music, reading a relaxing book, taking a warm bath, or talking to an old friend. Find the methods that work best for you. Getting enough sleep is another important factor in reducing stress. A relaxing massage can certainly reduce stress, and there’s some evidence that stress reduction can improve FSH levels. However, there’s no real evidence that a specific “fertility massage” will provide particular benefits. Keep this in mind before booking a massage with a practitioner who offers fertility massage sessions.  You may instead try self-massage to potentially stimulate the glands that manage FSH and other hormones. Try using gentle circular motions to massage your lower abdomen for 10 to 15 minutes each day. If you don’t mind the lack of scientific evidence supporting it, you might also try rubbing the ball of your big toe. In reflexology, the big toe is linked to the pituitary gland, which is essential for balancing hormone production in the body. A quick search online will reveal numerous at-home and in-clinic options for “fertility cleanses,” which claim to cleanse excess hormones from the body. Supporters claim that cleansing before trying to get pregnant can increase your chances of success. However, there’s no reliable medical evidence to support this, and any type of cleanse can present health risks. Talk to your medical team first if you’re considering doing a fertility cleanse to improve your FSH levels and other fertility markers. Make sure you’re fully aware of any risks involved before deciding whether to proceed.
Maintain a healthy weight to improve your likelihood for normal FSH levels. Reduce excess stress Try fertility massage to possibly improve FSH levels. Evaluate fertility cleanses carefully before considering this option.