Ovulation is the heartbeat of your fertility, but most women have no idea whether they’re actually ovulating well. You can have regular periods, normal labs, and still be missing the one thing that determines progesterone, luteal phase length, implantation, and your chances of conceiving.
This week, we’re breaking down what high-quality ovulation really looks like, why it matters far more than your period, and the mineral patterns we see every day in women struggling to conceive.
Most people track their periods. Very few track the strength of their ovulation.
A high-quality ovulation means:
• a mature follicle
• a clear LH surge
• release of a healthy egg
• sufficient estrogen rise
• adequate progesterone production
• a 12–16 day luteal phase
• implantation-friendly cervical mucus and uterine lining
You can bleed every month and still have suboptimal ovulation, something we see constantly in our practice.
When ovulation is weak, you often see:
• short cycles
• PMS starting a week before your period
• brown spotting
• low cervical mucus
• unstable temperatures
• difficulty conceiving even with “normal” cycles
• a history of early miscarriage
Minerals are one of the most overlooked influences on ovulation. When your minerals are imbalanced, your hormones simply don’t have the raw materials they need to function.
Here are the key mineral players:
Essential for estrogen metabolism, adrenal stability, LH signaling, and healthy cervical mucus. A low Na/K ratio is one of the strongest patterns we see in women with short luteal phases or recurrent spotting.
Supports follicle development, hormone balance, and blood sugar stability, all core to ovulation quality.
Directly influence pituitary signaling, FSH/LH balance, and how responsive the ovaries are to those signals.
Needed to build the endometrial lining and support energy production inside the follicle. When copper is stored and not usable, ovulation often suffers.
Crucial for egg quality, DNA protection, and consistent ovulation patterns. Bloodwork rarely captures the full picture here. HTMA helps us understand why ovulation isn’t functioning well, even when other labs look normal.
Client S came to us after 14 months of trying to conceive with clockwork 28-day cycles, but signs of weak ovulation. She had minimal cervical mucus, significant PMS, and persistent spotting. Her HTMA showed low sodium, low potassium, high calcium, and a sluggish Na/K ratio.
We supported her minerals, circadian rhythm, and blood sugar, and within two cycles her temps stabilized, her luteal phase lengthened, and she conceived naturally in her fourth month of working with us.
We see this pattern all the time: when ovulation quality improves, fertility transforms.
These are foundational and effective:
• Eat breakfast within an hour of waking
• Add one mineral-rich electrolyte or adrenal drink daily
• Get morning light exposure to stabilize estrogen and progesterone signaling
• Prioritize potassium-rich foods (potatoes, coconut water, squash, tomatoes)
• Pair protein + carbs at meals
• Support stress hormones with slower mornings, walking, and boundaries
• Ensure adequate calorie intake, undereating is a direct stressor on ovulation
Small shifts, when done consistently, make an enormous difference.
You’re not imagining it.
And you’re not alone.
Ovulation quality is one of the most overlooked, yet most addressable, pieces of fertility. When we support minerals and metabolism, cycles almost always become clearer, calmer, and more fertile.
Here is another great blog post on how to know if you are ovulating!
reminder: i’m currently accepting people into my Nurture Your Fertility program. you can learn more here about the program and fill out an application!
