If you’ve been trying to correct a hormone imbalance or fertility issues, you may be focusing on medications, supplements, diet, and stress levels. And make no doubt about it – all of these can be essential in addressing your health issues. But have you ever considered the role toxins may be playing in your hormonal […]
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If you’ve been trying to conceive for the last couple of years without success, chances are you’re not alone. Some of your close friends may be sharing the same concerns. Your gynecologist may have even told you that it’s happening all over the world. So, why are there declining fertility rates Boston? And what can
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How often should you have sex to get pregnant?
When you are trying to get pregnant, there are many questions about the fertile window, timing of intercourse, and intercourse frequency.
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Vitamin D plays a key role in fertility, vitamin D receptors are found in the ovaries, uterus, placenta, and testis 1. Vitamin D and other hormones contribute to seasonal changes in fertility which impacts pregnancy rates and outcomes. Increased pregnancy rates can be seen in summer months while reduced ovulation rates can be seen in winter months2.
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Libido is a great sign of fertility. Low libido is also an important part of a fertility workup. If you’re not feeling “it” then “it” is less likely to happen and then well babies are less likely to be conceived!
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What is the optimal level for FSH for fertility? Day 3 fertility testing.
In order to assess a woman’s reproductive health, I recommend laboratory tests be done on day 3 of the menstrual cycle. Day 3 testing will take a look at sex hormone levels that are necessary for women’s reproductive function.
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Higher AMH levels will reflect more follicles and eggs available for pregnancy. As the follicle pool declines so do AMH levels, so this can be a useful test when trying to get pregnant. After age 30, women with normal AMH levels are more likely to get pregnant.
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Air pollution is ranked fifth on a list of the most influential factors affecting health worldwide. Most of the damage is believed to be caused by increased levels of inflammation and oxidative stress. Air pollution is also impacting our fertility.
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Bisphenol-A, aka BPA, AKA yuk! It is used to make plastics and those resinous sealants for tooth repair. It does a lot more and here’s what you need to know. The skinny, BPA is a an obesogen ( a chemical that might increase your weight by interrupting hormonal and physiological processes). One researcher in China
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