Biological clock – not just for women
As I mentioned in this post, advanced age for both men and women is a relevant factor in increasing rates of infertility. Most women are familiar with the concept of a “biological clock,” and I often...
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Fertility Awareness Part One: Three Signs You Are Ovulating
Understanding if and when you are ovulating is one of the most important pieces of the fertility puzzle. In my clinic I routinely show my patients how to learn more about their hormones and their...
View ArticleFertility Awareness Part Two: Making FAM work for you
In this last post, I explained the three key fertility signs used to predict peak fertility days in Toni Weschler’s Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which I use routinely in my clinical practice. The...
View ArticleAlcohol with trying to conceive – how much is too much
In this post I briefly discuss the emerging research on cannabis use and male fertility. Alcohol intake is another question I get asked about a lot, especially from my male fertility patients....
View ArticlePre-conception Detox: Is it worth it?
“Detox” is a popular health buzzword these days, and for good reason. When it comes to pre-conception work, there is significant evidence to support its use in the months prior to planning to conceive....
View ArticleCOVID-19 and male fertility
As we continue to learn more about the disease process for Covid-19, we are understanding more about the breadth of inflammatory reactions the virus can cause in the human body, including impacts on...
View ArticleProbiotics, BV and unexplained infertility
Ensuring a healthy vaginal microbiome continues to gain importance in the treatment of infertility, and also in improving success rates of IVF treatments. In an earlier post I wrote about the 2019...
View ArticleSometimes it IS that simple: The value of fruit and veggie consumption before...
The research on fertility and pregnancy nutrition can be overwhelming. There are so many nutrients to focus on, superfoods to try to include, and macronutrients to balance. However, a new study has...
View ArticleCurcumin – another potential hormone normalizer for PCOS patients
In my online fertility program (www.myhealthypregnancyplan.com), I share prescription and nutrient options for inducing ovulation in PCOS patients, including NAC, inositol, black cohosh and Vitamin D....
View ArticleGreen spaces and fertility rates
Can access to residential green space affect fertility rates? A fascinating new study out of Boston University asked this question through their web-based research survey (PRESTO, or Pregnancy Study...
View ArticleLetrozole vs Clomid for IUI
In my online fertility program, I discuss my preference for letrozole over clomiphene citrate (clomid) as ovulation induction medication for women with irregular or absent ovulation who are trying to...
View ArticleE-cigarettes and pregnancy – are they better than “regular” cigarettes?
We know already that it is highly advisable to quit regular, combustible cigarettes completely during pregnancy, due to their association with lower birth-weight babies, pre-term births and adverse...
View ArticleSmoking during pregnancy and academic performance in adolescent offspring
Building off of my last post, where I shared research on e-cigarette vs combustible cigarette use during pregnancy, another new Australian study has looked beyond birth outcomes to determine what the...
View ArticleAuto-immunity and fertility challenges – including Sjogren’s Syndrome
Couples experiencing difficulties conceiving and maintaining pregnancies are often left with few clues as to the source of the problem. Even with the help of their health care provider, solutions can...
View ArticleDoes obesity or overweight without PCOS affect fertility?
Weight is a sensitive issue during fertility and pregnancy, but a subject that is tremendously important for health care providers to broach with their patients. In my online fertility program, I talk...
View ArticleVitamin D and Covid-induced pregnancy complications
I feel that I blog and teach about Vitamin D and its role in reproductive health pretty much constantly. Since the pandemic began, there has been an increased awareness about the role that Vitamin D...
View ArticleNAC treatment for male fertility patients with a history of Covid-19 infection
In this earlier post I shared emerging research on the impacts of Covid-19 infection on sperm parameters, primarily through inflammatory and oxidative damage. A new Iranian study looked at men who had...
View ArticleZinc intake and pregnancy health
Zinc is most commonly known for its impacts on immune function and resistance to infection, and also for its role in male fertility and sperm health. However, this mineral’s influence is incredibly...
View ArticleVitamin D – a key factor in male fertility
In my online fertility program, I talk about Vitamin D being a critical nutrient in both male and female reproductive health. A new Turkish study has looked at this issue even further, particularly in...
View ArticlePregnancy after bariatric surgery
The global epidemic of obesity and its rising prevalence among children has resulted in an enormous increase in the number of bariatric (weight loss) operations performed around the world. My...
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