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How Does Fasting Impact Your Fertility? Experts Dive Into the Latest Research
Dr. Eve Feinberg Featured in Women's Health Magazine
June 2025
Time-restricted eating (TRE) is having a moment in the sun, to say the least. The eating method—which involves consuming all your daily calories within a set number of hours—can help manage weight, but it may impact another unexpected aspect of your health: your fertility.
New research has shown that TRE, a form of intermittent fasting (IF), may improve fertility for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A 2025 review in Metabolism Open examined three studies to determine the relationship between IF, fertility, and PCOS and found that IF helped those with PCOS achieve more predictable ovulation schedules, which can increase the likelihood of pregnancy.
Plus, since fasting can help with weight loss, it can potentially improve fertility for those who are obese and may have hypertension and high cholesterol, which can negatively affect fertility...
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