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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

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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

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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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Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 2

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Part 2: 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 3 …

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Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 1

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Part 1: 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 2 covers How does Insulin Resistance …

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Iodine and Hashimoto’s, Fertility and Pregnancy Doses: What You Need to Know

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Iodine—it’s the most controversial of nutrients when it relates to thyroid function and Hashimoto’s disease. On the one hand, we know that iodine deficiency leads to epidemics of goitre in areas where the nutrient is not available, but alternatively, the taking of iodine may have some risks if not implemented in the most optimal way. …

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9 Ways to Have a More Natural IVF Cycle – Dr Fiona McCulloch

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Guest blogging is so fun. It’s always a pleasure to write for an amazing blog, so please have a read of myguest post at Naturally Knocked Up on “9 Ways to Have a More Natural IVF cycle.” Donielle’s blog is based on natural fertility, and whole foods, so this post is about how to make …

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Micronutrient Supplements Increase Fertility

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A German study recently published on April 6, 2013 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology” has found that supplementing with the following micronutrients improves female fertility. Folic Acid Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Iodine Selenium Iron DHA We already knew that supplements increase fertility, but it’s always great to have this …

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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 Fertility Boosters for Luteal Phase Defect

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The luteal phase is the stage of a woman’s cycle beginning at the time of ovulation and ending when the menses begin. During this time, the follicle undergoes its dramatic transformation into the corpus luteum, which will secrete predominantly progesterone. The distinct shift in the hormonal climate during the luteal phase alters the structure of …

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