Egg Quality and PCOS: What you didn’t know about Melatonin and the Third Eye

Have you heard of the hormone melatonin?

It is well known for its connection to sleep and circadian rhythms but in this article we will explore the relationship between:

·       Melatonin and PCOS

·       Melatonin and egg quality

·       Melatonin and the third eye chakra  

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It balances LH and FSH, promoting a regular menstrual cycle and healthy ovulation.

Melatonin also reduces oxidative stress to oocytes which therefore improves egg quality.

Melatonin levels in PCOS patients (in follicular fluid) are usually lower than normal.

The pineal gland is located in the mid line of the brain, between the two halves of the brain. The third eye chakra is located between the eyebrows, it’s related organ is the pineal gland. In acupuncture this is also the location of a very commonly needled acupuncture point called Yintang, which again, is directly related to the pineal gland. If you have had acupuncture for fertility or anxiety, you are likely to be familiar with this point. It is a relaxing point, which induces calm, promotes sleep and balances the hormones.

This is because Yintang and third eye chakra are related to the pineal gland in the brain which produces and regulates the hormone melatonin. Melatonin regulates sleep patterns, balances LH and FSH and improves ovarian function. Therefore having an acupuncture at Yintang and meditating with a focus on the third eye directly supports fertility.

Third Eye Symptoms

When the  third eye is blocked it can lead to:

·       Lack of purpose

·       Feeling lost

·       Difficulty sleeping

·       Headaches

·       Vision problems

·       Hormonal imbalances

However when the third eye is open you are abundant, visionary, healthy and spiritually connected. Let’s look at some symptoms that might present in your cycle if your third eye is imbalanced:

PCOS signs of hormone imbalance:

·       LH higher than FSH

·       PCOS

·       Irregular cycles

·       Long cycles – over 35 days

·       Long follicular phase

·       Acne

·       Excess hair growth

·       Difficulty losing weight

·       Insulin resistance

Low ovarian reserve – signs of hormonal imbalance:

·       Elevated FSH (higher than 13)

·       Low oestrogen

·       Thin uterine lining

·       Poor quality of eggs or embryos

·       Short or long follicular phase

·       Decreased cervical mucus at ovulation 

The Hormone Connection:

An imbalance of LH and FSH is often seen in the blood results of patients with PCOS or ovulation disorders. Ovulation disorders can include anovulation (no ovulation) or oligo-ovulation, most commonly seen with PCOS, when you ovulate sporadically, making timed intercourse and understanding the fertile window more difficult. You may ovulate one month and then not the next.

Late ovulation, after day 20 or early ovulation, before day 13 can also be linked to lower quality eggs and a lower chance of fertilisation or implantation.

Therefore, it is important to work on hormone regulation and sleep, which is regulated by melatonin, the pineal gland and the third eye.

Melatonin, Sleep and Ovulation:

Melatonin is affected by light. In the evening as it becomes darker, melatonin increases and induces sleep. This wake/sleep cycle is a circadian rhythm as is the rhythm of the menstrual cycle.

How Can you Promote Healthy Sleep and Increase Melatonin Levels?

1.      Reduce screen time before bed

2.      Meditate daily (either before sleep or first thing in the morning). Meditation develops the third eye and therefore supports the pineal gland.

3.      Acupuncture  

Connection with Spirituality and Astrology:

The third eye chakra is associated with the element air  governed by the planet Jupiter, the planet of expansion. Jupiter and the third eye chakra relate to manifestation, intuition and vision.

The archangels associated with the third eye chakra are Archangel Raphael and Amethyst. Amethyst crystals, the birth stone for the air sign Aquarius, open the third eye and support the pineal gland. Interestingly and not coincidentally, we are moving into the Age of Aquarius on 19th November 2024, which is known as the age of expansion, innovation and a new beginnings. Now is a key time to utilise the power of the third eye to manifest your desires whilst also directly supporting your endocrine system to heal any hormonal issues.  

Archangel Raphael is the healing archangel. When we work with Archangel Raphael in any healing modality, such as acupuncture or during meditation, he supports us to open the third eye chakra, balance hormones, and promote healing.  

Why balancing your third eye is beneficial for fertility?

·       It supports the development of melatonin

·       It improves egg quality

·       It regulates the menstrual cycle and supports healthy and timely ovulation

·       It raises your vibration so you feel healthier and happier

How to Open Your Third Eye Chakra

1.      Manifestation

We have the power to manifest all the time. This means that what we focus on expands in our reality and we draw this in according to the law of attraction.

If we focus on negative self-talk, challenging situations or low vibrational emotions such as resentment, anger or anxiety, we naturally attract (according to the laws of physics) more situations that cause us to experience these things again and again in repeating cycles.

However, if we focus on what we WANT and not what we don’t want, we attract more of these happy, positive situations to ourselves.

Manifestation is like daydreaming – think about, feel, act like you already have the life that you want. Support this by constantly affirming to yourself that you are good enough, you do deserve to have a child, that life is fun and good things happen.

2.      Visualisation

You can support this by actively participating in visualisation meditations. In your acupuncture session you will receive third eye meditation including an opportunity to visualise your ideal reality.  

3.      Write out a list of your intentions for the future/letter from your future self

Write this in the present tense, as if you already have the life that you are manifesting.

Use gratitude practices with this and remember to say thank you for all the wonderful things you already have in your life.

4.      Develop your Intuition

The third eye chakra is the chakra of spiritual guidance and intuition. Do you ever see white feather, repeating signs of animals or repeating numbers such as 1111 or 222, 333? These are signs that the universe is sending you to offer support and give you the next steps on your journey. The more you connect with your intuition, the more your third eye and therefore pineal gland balances and supports health in your menstrual cycle and with your eggs.