Many women take the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy and/or ease cyclical symptoms like painful or irregular periods, PMS, and acne. We’re told that when we want to get pregnant, all we have to do is stop taking the pill and have sex. If only it was that simple. For many women it doesn’t …
The Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is considered THE hormone to determine ovarian reserve for women experiencing fertility struggles. If your AMH is low, you may have been told it will be hard to conceive, or that your egg quality is poor and there’s nothing you can do about it. The reality is that low AMH isn’t …
You’ve been to the doctor for all the blood work and all the tests. Yet, it’s all come back “normal.” Your partner’s sperm has been tested and came back “normal.” At this point, your conventional doctor might have diagnosed this unexplained fertility but, there is likely a reason for your conception struggles. You just have …
If you’ve ever gone to Dr. Google looking for answers to your fertility questions, you might have come across a variety of fertility detoxes or cleanses. Some of these programs are benign and others may be helpful but there are also some that are downright dangerous. Not to mention, each detox and cleanse is different …
Egg quality is an often-overlooked component of fertility. However, it’s important for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or using fertility treatments like IUI and IVF, egg quality can affect conception, implantation, and ability of the embryo to grow properly. Egg quality can be easily influenced—which is both …
Is it me? Did I do something wrong? The question that haunts you after your first pregnancy loss and every loss thereafter. The pain that you experience—no matter how far along or how many times it’s already happened to you—is utterly heart wrenching. Your hopes and dreams of a growing family instantly vanish, and you’re …
When considering issues with getting pregnant it’s common to begin the search with tests for the mom to be but this isn’t fair because it could just as easily be the male. Male fertility is affected by the same things that female fertility is and in the same proportions. Approximately 30% of cases are male …
When you hear about testosterone you may only think that it as a problem for men but women can have imbalances in testosterone too. In fact, testosterone while not our dominant hormone is actually really important for women in the right amount. Testosterone in the right levels helps build bones, is important for brain health, …
Endometriosis can be a debilitating disease and on top of all the symptoms like pain, digestive issues, and fatigue it also often affects fertility. The most common treatment for endometriosis is surgery and this can absolutely be a great approach however sometimes you can’t afford to have surgery right away, you would prefer not to …
Not many people have heard of histamine intolerance yet it may be really common especially amongst those who have a lot of gut health issues. Histamine is a compound in our bodies that has many roles. One of histamines largest roles is in our immune response to foreign invaders but it also plays a factor …