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Alcohol with trying to conceive – how much is too much

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

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...

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Fertility Awareness Part Two: Making FAM work for you

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

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...

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Fertility Awareness Part One: Three Signs You Are Ovulating

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Understanding if and when you are ovulating is one of the most important pieces of the fertility puzzle. In my clinic I routinely show my patients how to learn more about their hormones and their fertile window by using Toni Weschler’s Fertility Awareness Method...

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Biological clock – not just for women

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

As I mentioned in this post, advanced age for both men and women is a relevant factor in increasing rates of infertility. Most women are familiar with the concept of a “biological clock,” and I often have women come to my clinic in their...

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Temperature matters – the impact of scrotal temperature increases on sperm production

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Just as the male comprises half of the team when it comes to conception, male causes for infertility are found in 50 per cent of infertile couples – it may be one or a combination of low sperm concentration, poor sperm motility, or abnormal...

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The epidemic of infertility

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Whether from stigma, embarrassment or shame, couples’ challenges with fertility and infertility are far too rarely discussed in the open. Because they hear so little about their peers’ challenges, my patients are always surprised to hear how common it is to experience fertility challenges...

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Optimal fluoride levels for pregnant women

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Adding fluoride to the public supply of drinking water has long been a subject of debate: while fluoridation has been clearly shown to decrease dental decay, concerns have persisted about what levels of fluoride are safe and effective. In both Canada and the United...

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Vitamin D and urinary incontinence in pregnancy

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Okay, so here I go again about the impacts of Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy. This critical substance affects expectant mothers is countless ways – today, we are going to focus on urinary incontinence, which is a common concern both during pregnancy and post-partum. I...

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Challenging the seven-percent weight-loss rule for newborn breast-feeding infants

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Among the many nerve-racking moments besetting new mothers as they navigate parenthood is the short period of weight loss that baby experiences in the 1-2 weeks after birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups have conventionally recommended that infants should not lose...

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Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

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by Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy

Much of the planet is concerned and affected by the uncertainty involved with the pandemic, but a new Canadian study has found that pregnant women faced specific mental-health challenges related to COVID-19, including amended or insufficient prenatal care, relationship strain, and social isolation right...

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Alcohol with trying to conceive – how much is too much

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Fertility Awareness Part Two: Making FAM work for you

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Fertility Awareness Part One: Three Signs You Are Ovulating

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Biological clock – not just for women

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Temperature matters – the impact of scrotal temperature increases on sperm production

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

The epidemic of infertility

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Optimal fluoride levels for pregnant women

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Vitamin D and urinary incontinence in pregnancy

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Challenging the seven-percent weight-loss rule for newborn breast-feeding infants

Bi-weekly pregnancy tip

Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

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