Optimising lifestyle interventions for infertility

This thesis explores how best to support people with infertility to follow a healthy lifestyle (healthy eating and physical activity). The research finds that structured and intensive lifestyle programs improve fertility, but people with infertility face barriers such as time, cost and lack of clear guidance, and are unlikely to consult allied health professionals. Health professionals also experience challenges in providing lifestyle advice. This work highlights the need for effective, equitable and person-centred programs within fertility care to improve fertility outcomes and overall wellbeing for people seeking to conceive.