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Antioxidants and Female Fertility: New Evidence

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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Thyroid and Fertility Seminar | Naturopathic Thyroid Info

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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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Alternative to Clomid – A Natural Reproductive Therapy

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Many patients ask if there is a natural alternative to Clomid. The short answer is that many natural treatments work just as well as, and in the vast majority of cases, MUCH better than Clomid. Clomid is a first-line drug used to treat infertility. It is often used in cases of PCOS with delayed or …

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Natural Treatments for Autoimmune Infertility Concerns | Naturopathic Immunology

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Here is my article on naturopathic treatments for autoimmune infertility which was published in the March 2011 NDNR Journal. Read Part 2 of this article here. I’m in the last few days of my pregnancy and so on the eve of my little one’s arrival I wanted to post an articlewhich has touched me personally …

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Thyroid and Fertility

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Thyroid problems are extremely common, and because they can be asymptomatic, it can be difficult to know if a condition is present. The thyroid is absolutely essential for healthy fertility. Dysfunction can cause ovulatory disorders, menstrual irregularity, and recurrent miscarriage. The thyroid gland is key to support ovarian function. If thyroid function is low, the …

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