Building off of my last post, where I shared research on e-cigarette vs combustible cigarette use during pregnancy, another new Australian study has looked beyond birth outcomes to determine what the long term impacts of maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) is on the academic...

We know already that it is highly advisable to quit regular, combustible cigarettes completely during pregnancy, due to their association with lower birth-weight babies, pre-term births and adverse birth outcomes. Now, a new U.S.-Australian study has tackled the question of whether e-cigarette use improves...

In my online fertility program, I discuss my preference for letrozole over clomiphene citrate (clomid) as ovulation induction medication for women with irregular or absent ovulation who are trying to conceive – in addition to complementary therapies like acupuncture, black cohosh and dietary interventions....

Can access to residential green space affect fertility rates? A fascinating new study out of Boston University asked this question through their web-based research survey (PRESTO, or Pregnancy Study Online), which followed over 8,000 women for up to twelve months with online questionnaires every eight...

In my online fertility program (www.myhealthypregnancyplan.com), I share prescription and nutrient options for inducing ovulation in PCOS patients, including NAC, inositol, black cohosh and Vitamin D. A new study from Iraq is exploring the use of Curcumin (turmeric) in normalizing levels of LH and...

The research on fertility and pregnancy nutrition can be overwhelming. There are so many nutrients to focus on, superfoods to try to include, and macronutrients to balance. However, a new study has brought together some simple advice based on offspring neurological development: consume high...

Ensuring a healthy vaginal microbiome continues to gain importance in the treatment of infertility, and also in improving success rates of IVF treatments. In an earlier post I wrote about the 2019 Dutch study that explored benefits of supplementing with probiotics in preparation for...

“Detox” is a popular health buzzword these days, and for good reason. When it comes to pre-conception work, there is significant evidence to support its use in the months prior to planning to conceive. A 2005 Environmental Working Group study found an average of...

In this post I briefly discuss the emerging research on cannabis use and male fertility. Alcohol intake is another question I get asked about a lot, especially from my male fertility patients. Unfortunately, there is considerable research that also links heavy alcohol use with reduced sperm...

In this last post, I explained the three key fertility signs used to predict peak fertility days in Toni Weschler’s Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which I use routinely in my clinical practice. The difference between FAM and the rhythm/calendar method, which assumes ovulation happens...