In recent posts I have been sharing research on recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and male fertility factors, particularly sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) rates (the quality of DNA inside of the sperm cell). DNA fragmentation is known to result from oxidative stress, and typical treatments...

As I discussed in this post and in my online program, screening for sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) is emerging as an important tool in assessing male fertility, as it provides information beyond the count and shape of the sperm found in standard sperm analysis, giving critical...

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...

The number of years from menarche (first menses/period) until first pregnancy is a known risk factor from pregnancy – the longer the interval, the higher the risk. This means that delayed pregnancies, or the early onset of menses, are both risk factors for breast...

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...

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...

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...

Thyroid health and fertility are my two favourite topics in my clinics in Whitehorse and Atlin. We know about the critical role of thyroid function in pregnancy health, including miscarriage prevention, which I discuss at length in my online programs. We also know the critical...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, with each variant and post-vaccination, I have seen consistent disruptions to menstrual cycles and ovulation. Typically this has been three months of varied cycle lengths, delayed or absent ovulation, and changes to menstrual flow. Despite confirming this trend...

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...