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N-Acetyl Cysteine for PCOS Egg Quality and Healthy Ovaries

N-Acetyl Cysteine has been studied for the treatment of PCOS for the past several years and is one of my favourite supportive nutrients. I take it myself, and recommend it often to my patients. A new study has just been released which looked into the use of N-Acetyl Cysteine for embryo and egg quality in …

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Glutathione – The Master Antioxidant for Fertility, and For PCOS

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Glutathione has been referred to as the “master antioxidant” and though it’s arguably the most important antioxidant out there, very few doctors know about it. Glutathione is produced by our own bodies (neat!), and is made up of three amino acids. It contains a whopping amount of sulfur, the compound that gives it much of …

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Folic Acid and Folate – What’s the Difference?

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I just wanted to direct you to another guest blog I’ve done for PCOS Diva, on the importance of avoiding synthetic folic acid and switching to natural forms of folate. This post talks about the currently popular genetic mutations in MTHFR, how to know if you have this mutation, and what to do about it. …

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PCOS Awareness Month Quotes – Dr Fiona ND

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We have created this series of graphics for PCOS Awareness month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the number one endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, and is the leading cause of infertility. At White Lotus we have treated thousands of women with PCOS over the years and we have a very personal connection with this …

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Ubiquinol for PCOS: Mighty Mitochondria

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Part of having healthy ovaries means having healthy mitochondria. The mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of our cells, providing energy for the many functions that each cell performs. Our ovaries are what is known as “dynamic” organs, meaning that the cells within are involved in a constant process of development and change. A process known as …

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Does PCOS Make Your Brain More Hungry?

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If you have PCOS, you may feel that you have an altered relationship with food and with feelings of hunger. Before I made major changes to the way that I eat, portion control was always a challenge – it was often difficult for me to stop eating high calorie foods. It’s something I’ve struggled with …

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The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining

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Many women take the birth control pill for periods of time in their lives. Oral contraceptives have many uses in women’s health, ranging from the most obvious ones like contraception to the treatment of hormonal disorders. In some women who have conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis, the birth control pill is often used as …

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Autoimmune Infertility: Updates

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This is a follow-up article to Part 1 of this series, Autoimmune Infertility which was published in the March 2011 Autoimmunity edition of NDNR. This was one of our most popular articles on our blog and many people were requesting more updated information. As such I have compiled the latest research in this field to …

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Ashwagandha and Sperm Count

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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

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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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