Many women who have irregular cycles are diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) but this is really a blanket diagnosis for what could possibly be one or more of four root causes. Really the phrase “irregular cycle” is also a blanket phrase for many different issues. It could used for someone who experiences cycles that …
Inflammation is a natural and good response in your body to trauma. It’s supposed to happen when you are injured in some way. The issue with inflammation is when it becomes chronic. When inflammation occurs, your cells are secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines that bring in our natural defense cells. These cells contribute to the breakdown of …
Ovulation is an important part in conceiving and also is an indicator of a woman’s overall health, but how do you know if your ovulating? There are lots of different methods out there for gauging ovulation like ovulation predictor kits (often referred to as opks), cervical mucus, basal body temperature, ultrasound, and progesterone testing. Well …
Fertility is affected by many aspects of our life and it can all be very overwhelming when you start to learn about it. So, here are the basics for getting on the road for optimal fertility. When trying to conceive there are three things that you absolutely need to consider to make sure that you …
The thyroid is part of a larger system in your body called the endocrine system. This system includes the thyroid, pancreas, adrenals, ovaries, and the pituitary/hypothalamus. While each of these organs play their own part in our body, they are all intertwined and if something is off with one then inevitably it will affect all …
Blood sugar regulation is an am important part of the homeostasis in your body and when it’s out of whack it can have some serious consequences on your fertility. There are many causes of blood sugar dysregulation but stress and diet are the most prevalent. Today we are going to specifically focus on diet. Let’s …
So, you’ve ovulated or had a transfer with IVF and now you have to wait two weeks to find out if you’re pregnant. There is so much on your mind: is this going to work? am I doing anything that’s going to screw this up? what if I see a negative again? First, I would …