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Microbiome and male fertility

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

I’ve written lots of posts about the importance of the microbiome on fertility and pregnancy, including the importance of probiotics before frozen embryo transfer. Now, a study by researchers in China and Australia has highlighted the impact of probiotics (particularly lactobacillus) on sperm parameters...
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Celiac disease and infertility

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Women with confirmed celiac disease are generally well-versed about the importance of full avoidance of gluten – particularly during fertility and pregnancy to optimize nutrient absorption. A new study from the University of Worcester in the UK has highlighted the importance of routine celiac...
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Recurrent pregnancy loss – male factors

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL, two or more clinical pregnancy losses) is a focus in my clinic, and in my online programs. Research focuses primarily on female factors – including anatomical factors in the uterus, suboptimal progesterone and thyroid levels, and auto-immune disease. But in...
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Medical training and its impact on infertility

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Medical training, like law school education and other similar intensive post-graduate studies, happens during peak fertility years for female students. A recent survey of US female physicians showed that 24% of respondents had been given a diagnosis of infertility – and the number was...
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Zonulin, leaky gut, and pregnancy complications

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

As I shared in this blog post, there is an important link between leaky gut and recurrent miscarriage, likely due to inflammatory and immune reactions to the endometrium. New research from Italy and Iran has highlighted links between zonulin (a biomarker of intestinal permeability, or...
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The link between periodontitis and fertility

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

The link between periodontitis (PO, or gum disease) and birth outcomes – including pre-term birth, preeclampsia, and low birth weight – is well documented. But new literature is now exploring what role PO may play in both male and female fertility. While published research on the...
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