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...

As we continue to learn more about the disease process for Covid-19, we are understanding more about the breadth of inflammatory reactions the virus can cause in the human body, including impacts on male fertility. A 2021 cohort study has shown that covid infection...

“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...

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...

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...

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...