Fertility Focus on Oxytocin

In this week’s show I am talking about the beautiful hormone that is Oxytocin! This episode goes hand in hand with last week’s focus on Cortisol, so if you have not yet listened to the episode on Cortisol, please make sure you do. Oxytocin is commonly known as the love hormone, and whilst it’s main function is to help with child birth, it can also be a huge factor in bonding, feeling love, reducing anxiety, and importantly, counteracting the effects of stress. Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, and is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle hormone."It plays a key role in childbirth, sexual arousal, and love, and is linked to life satisfaction levels, with women generally having a higher response to it than men.Oxytocin stimulates serotonin and dopamine, which help us feel good and lower anxiety, and can buffer the negative effects of the stress hormone cortisol.Ways to increase oxytocin levels include high-intensity exercise, singing in a group, and interacting with pets such as dogs.Oxytocin has important implications for fertility, stress management, and overall well-being. Maria, is a PT who specialises in helping women have babies. www.instagram.com/fitness_fertilityhttps://twitter.com/fitnessfertili1 www.facebook.com/fitnessfertilityThis Podcast is a Worth a Listen productionDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.