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PCOS and Cardiovascular Health| PCOS Challenge Radio Show

PCOS, Women's Health /

If you are wondering about how PCOS relates to cardiovascular health, wonder no more! I recently was interviewed by the esteemed Sasha Ottey of the PCOS Challenge Radio Show. The topic was cardiovascular disease, hormones and PCOS and natural medicine. The show can be listened to for free here. It’s well known that women who …

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High DHEA and Testosterone in PCOS | Ovary vs Adrenal Androgens

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a condition affecting approximately 10% of the female population. It is the number one most common reproductive health concern in women and affects not only fertility, but also emotional and physical well-being due to its far-reaching health implications. High DHEA-S and testosterone in PCOS are common, however what is the …

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Ashwagandha and Sperm Count

Fertility /

Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha was recently studied for its effects in men with low sperm count, also known as oligospermia. Male infertility accounts from anywhere from 30-50% of infertility worldwide. IVF is an expensive procedure that is often used to treat male factor infertility, however, there is good evidence that many natural supplements and antioxidants may …

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Fertility Herb Maca Improves LH Surge

Fertility /

A herb known as Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been traditionally used in Peru and in the Andean regions for the enhancement of fertility. This plant’s root has been cultivated among traditional cultures for centuries for its effects on fertility both in males and in females. A new study released in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in …

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Antioxidants and Female Fertility: New Evidence

Fertility, Autoimmune /

A new study was just released today on antioxidants and female fertility from Fertility and Sterility from Boston IVF/Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. The study investigated the use of antioxidant supplements in couples suffering from unexplained infertility. Infertility is an important health issue that affects 20% of all couples. Antioxidants scavenge the damaging free radicals that …

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PCOS and Adrenal Health | PCOS Diva Guest Post

PCOS, Women's Health /

I recently wrote a guest post for a truly inspiring woman in the PCOS community : PCOS Diva, Amy Medling. She asked me to write on PCOS and the Adrenals and I was absolutely thrilled with the topic choice because I think it’s so crucial to overall hormonal health in the disorder. It’s really quite …

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Thyroid and Fertility Seminar | Naturopathic Thyroid Info

Fertility, Autoimmune, Media, Thyroid /

Last month, I provided a seminar through a summit (The Joyfully Pregnant Fertility Summit) which included talks and interviews from several experts on a variety of fertility topics. My topic focused on the naturopathic viewpoint on the function of the thyroid in fertility and pregnancy. If you’ve read our other blog posts on this topic, …

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Thyroid and Fertility, Thyroid and Pregnancy | Infographic – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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Please share this handy infographic to spread awareness of how important thyroid function is in pregnancy and fertility. As Naturopathic doctors, we often see the far-reaching effect that thyroid health has on women’s fertility. Hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s disease can result in infertility, miscarriage, and developmental problems including reduced IQ in the baby. Many women do …

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Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 4

PCOS, Fertility /

PART 4: Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Supplements Originally published by Dr. Fiona McCulloch in Naturopathic Currents in September 2013, you can read the original article here. This article has been broken down into a four part series, links to the other parts of this series are listed below: Part 1 covers Insulin Resistance Part 2 …

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Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 3

PCOS, Fertility /

Part 3: Of Insulin Resistance and Fertility Originally published by Dr. Fiona McCulloch in Naturopathic Currents in September 2013, you can read the original article here. This article has been broken down into a four part series, links to the other parts of this series are listed below: Part 1 covers Insulin Resistance Part 2 …

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