Clomid and Letrozole for Fertility If you are trying to get pregnant, you have probably heard about people using Clomid (Clomiphene) or Letrozole (Femera) for fertility. Here’s what these medications are and how they help. Both medications help the ovaries produce high-quality eggs and then help them release those eggs during ovulation. Since ovulation disorders […]
Supplements Can Help PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a complex health condition that can negatively affect fertility. It can disrupt hormone balance, decrease egg quality, and reduce the frequency of ovulation. Because of its far-reaching effects on fertility, if you have PCOS and are trying to get pregnant, chances are you will need […]
Ovulation Predictor Kits There are a lot of options out there in ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). Most of them involve testing your urine for luteinizing hormone (LH), the hormone that surges just before ovulation, though some also test for estrogen. Some are wearable devices that track your basal body temperature closely. We’ll go into details […]
Castor Oil Packs to Boost Fertility Castor oil is a plant-based oil that has been used to promote health for hundreds of years. It comes from the seeds of the ricinus communis plant, which is native to tropical areas of Asia and Africa. To support fertility, we often recommend doing something known as “castor oil packs” to […]
Fertility At Every Size Chances are, if you have a higher BMI than what is considered “normal” by the American medical establishment, you will have heard from doctors, friends, and family that you need to lose weight if you want to have a baby. These beliefs are often based more on cultural biases than fact, […]
What Happens When Trying to Get Pregnant There are a lot of ways to get pregnant. All you need is a good quality egg, good quality sperm, and the ideal environment for the embryo to implant and grow, right…? That’s easier said than done sometimes, and a fertility acupuncturist can help you learn more about […]
Vitamins for Fertility When you research what you can do to support your fertility, there is a massive amount of info out there. One common question people have is “What vitamins help my fertility?” Turns out, Yes! There are vitamins for fertility that can improve your chances of having a healthy baby. Let us break […]
Take Charge of Your Fertility Do you know how regular your cycle is, or what a regular cycle even means? Do you know what symptoms are expected with your period or what period-related symptoms might need to be addressed to help your fertility? Do you know the best fertile days when you could try to become pregnant? […]
How Increased Anxiety Affects Conception? It’s a well-known fact that anxiety levels skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 2020 to October 2021, about 35% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety. For comparison, about 10% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2019. For many people, anxiety has persisted, affecting relationships, job performance, […]
Increase Your Chances of Conception When you’re not getting pregnant despite your best efforts, sometimes it is necessary to seek out the advice of a fertility specialist. These specialized doctors are called Reproductive Endocrinologists and are experts in providing medical treatments for various fertility challenges. They will advise you about options providing you with proven […]
