What Is the Metabolic Reset Program?

A doctor-led, medication-supported program to help you lose weight, boost fertility, and improve long-term health—for yourself and your future family.

At Flinders Fertility, we’ve developed the Metabolic Reset Program to support individuals whose fertility is impacted by excess weight. This is a doctor-led, medically supervised program designed specifically for people who want to improve their chances of conception while also supporting their long-term health.

The program blends evidence-based medicine with personalised care. Patients receive tailored support that includes prescription medication—such as GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)—alongside regular follow-ups with a fertility nurse. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we customise each plan based on your individual needs and goals, ensuring both safety and sustainability throughout your journey.

The Metabolic Reset is not just about weight loss. It’s a carefully structured pathway that helps your body become metabolically healthier and more receptive to pregnancy. By addressing underlying issues like insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalance, the program aims to improve egg quality, ovulation patterns, and overall reproductive outcomes.

Who Is the Program For?

The Metabolic Reset Program is designed for individuals and their partners with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 who are trying to conceive, including those with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or insulin resistance. It’s also ideal for patients preparing for IVF, egg freezing, or donor treatment, as well as anyone who wants to improve their overall health before pregnancy. If you’ve tried conventional diets without success or want a medically guided approach to weight loss that aligns with your fertility goals, this program could be the right fit for you.

Why It Works

Excess weight is more than a number on the scale. It affects nearly every aspect of reproductive health. Visceral fat—fat stored around internal organs—can disrupt hormones, interfere with ovulation, compromise egg quality, and create a state of low-grade inflammation throughout the body. These changes can make it harder to conceive and increase the risks associated with pregnancy. The Metabolic Reset Program works by targeting these underlying issues. Through a combination of medical treatment, clinical support, and compassionate guidance, we help you gradually reduce excess weight and restore metabolic balance. Your progress is closely monitored and supported with regular check-ins, so you’re never left to navigate this journey on your own.

The Benefits Go Beyond The Scale

While many people join the program hoping to lose weight, the benefits extend far beyond that. Even a modest reduction of 5 to 10 per cent of body weight can dramatically improve fertility outcomes. Ovulation rates often increase, natural conception becomes more likely, and the need for assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF may be reduced. Beyond fertility, weight loss prior to pregnancy lowers the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and pre-eclampsia. There is also growing evidence that a mother’s metabolic health at the time of conception influences the lifelong health of her children. Babies born to mothers who are metabolically healthier are less likely to develop obesity, diabetes, or metabolic conditions later in life. In other words, your efforts today could shape your child’s health for decades to come.

A Compassionate, Personalised Approach

We understand that the path to parenthood isn’t always easy—and when weight becomes a barrier, it can be especially frustrating and emotionally taxing. That’s why the Metabolic Reset Program is built on empathy, respect, and individualised care. There’s no judgement here, only a team of professionals committed to supporting you every step of the way. Your plan will be adjusted based on your progress, challenges, and goals. We work with you to create sustainable habits, manage any side effects from medication, and provide education on diet, physical activity, and emotional wellbeing. You’re not just a patient—you’re a person, and your care will reflect that.

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