At Home Fertility Tests If you have been struggling to conceive and have started down the “researching journey”, you know how overwhelming all the information and options can be. Maybe you are more of a private person, a health DIYer, or visiting the doctor is nerve-wracking. Whatever the case, below […]
L. Allen RD/LD
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While we often focus on the woman when it comes to infertility, male infertility factors may be found in as many of 30-50% of all infertility cases. Men provide half of the genetic material for the baby so it makes sense to address potential issues in both partners! In […]
Improving egg quality is one of the top 3 things you can do to improve your chances of getting and staying pregnant. The other two things that are needed for pregnancy to occur are good sperm health and a reasonably healthy female body. When we optimize these 3 factors […]
Your thyroid health is quite important when it comes to your fertility. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that produces hormones that influence every cell in your body (each cell has a receptor for thyroid hormone). Much of your body, including your mood, menstruation, metabolism, and […]
While fertility is complex and your journey will be different than your friend’s journey, there are SO many ways you can support your body. Have you addressed the things on this fertility checklist? For your reproductive system to function well it is important to understand and restore any imbalances […]
Understanding your menstrual cycle is imperative for being able to get and stay pregnant. Your menstrual cycle is often called a vital sign – meaning that it is very important and a tell-tale sign of your overall health. Changes to your cycle can help determine your overall health as […]
Infertility is commonly defined as the inability to conceive when trying for more than a year. Infertility can take its toll mentally and emotionally, but understanding and addressing the potential root causes helps bring confidence and hope to your journey! In this post, I’m going to share with you […]
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. While there is still more to be learned about PCOS and how it can most effectively be treated and reversed, there is SO much we already know! PCOS is a common cause of infertility, […]
I am a firm believer that supplements are to be added to a healthy diet – or at least one that you are working to improve! While you cannot out-supplement a poor diet, supplements can help boost your fertility. Women and men who are nourished have a greater chance […]
An optimal fertility diet for you may be a bit different than for your friends, but the foundation to this diet is the same! If you have PCOS, endometriosis, hormone imbalances, gut troubles, or other factors that play into your fertility, you may need an adjusted or more focused fertility […]