Trying to Conceive: Weight, Hormones & Fertility | How Metabolism Affects Ovulation and Getting Pregnant

Is it really as simple as “just lose weight”… or are we missing the bigger picture in fertility?In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud, we’re joined by reproductive endocrinologist Nicole M. Marchetto to unpack one of the most misunderstood and oversimplified topics in infertility: weight, metabolism, and reproductive health.For so many navigating infertility, PCOS, insulin resistance, or trying to conceive, the conversation around weight can feel frustrating, stigmatizing, and incomplete. Because fertility is not just about a number on a scale it’s about hormones, metabolic function, inflammation, stress, genetics, and how the body is actually functioning beneath the surface.This episode goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into what people are actively researching and questioning right now.In this episode, we explore:• Why “just lose weight” is often incomplete and misleading• The connection between insulin resistance, hormones, and ovulation• How metabolism impacts egg quality, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes• PCOS, inflammation, and what’s really happening in the body• Why two people with the same weight can have very different fertility outcomes• The role of nutrition, stress, and environment in reproductive health• How to approach weight and fertility without shame or oversimplificationWhether you’re trying to conceive, navigating infertility, or feeling stuck in the “do everything right” cycle, this conversation offers science, clarity, and compassion.Hosted by Chasing the Rainbows, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free daily support for infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss. 👉 chasingtherainbows.org