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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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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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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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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Natural Treatments for Autoimmune Infertility Concerns | Naturopathic Immunology Read More »
An IVF cycle is a such big emotional, physical and financial investment. A single cycle costs somewhere in the range of $15,000. Hormones and emotions run at their peaks. So who wouldn’t want to do everything humanly possible to optimize their outcome? Every day I have patients who ask me what they can do to …
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How to Prepare for Your IVF Cycle: 10 Ways to Increase IVF Success for Women Read More »
The American Thyroid Association has updated their guidelines for the management of thyroid concerns in pregnancy, the details of which were published in the journal Thyroid this past month. Many of us who work in the field of fertility have long been aware of research suggesting that ranges for TSH should be lower in pregnancy. …
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New thyroid guidelines for pregnancy (and fertility!) Read More »
Dr. Fiona appeared on Wylde on Health, for a one hour interview discussing evidence-based natural approaches to infertility. Supplements, dietary changes, lifestyle interventions and more are included along with her esteemed colleague Dr. Tanya Wylde and Bryce Wylde – one of Canada’s foremost experts on natural medicine.
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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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Miscarriage is very common and can happen as often as in an estimated 50% of pregnancies. Many miscarriages happen before pregnancy is even detected, however with the availability of early pregnancy testing women are becoming increasingly aware of early miscarriages. Statistics compiled on miscarriage often include only reported miscarriages and since many miscarriages happen before …
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Top Fertility tests : A Quick Reference for Women from an Integrative Medicine Perspective FSH – Follicle Stimulating Hormone Day 3 FSH can indicate how hard the pituitary is working to stimulate the ovaries. Though traditionally a higher FSH is given a poor prognosis, I don’t always see it this way clinically. The FSH can …
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