by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Infertility
First of all, a couple’s level of fertility isn’t always black and white- fertile or infertile. It’s more like a spectrum, excepting cases of true sterility, such as having had a hysterectomy. If both the woman and the man of the couple move far...
by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Hormones, Infertility, Mental Health
In case you haven’t come across us before, let me tell you a little but about naturopathic doctors. Naturopathic medicine is a licensed profession. Naturopaths must complete an undergraduate degree, complete the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program at an...
by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Hormones, Infertility
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. It affects up to 10% of women in their reproductive years. It has implications for day-to-day life, fertility and long term health. The most widely accepted guide to diagnosing PCOS is...
by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Hormones, Infertility
The fertile window is the handful of days during a woman’s menstrual cycle when it is possible to conceive. In order to conceive, sex has to take place within the fertile window. (If this is the first time you are hearing this critical information, you are not alone....
by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Hormones, Infertility
Good thyroid function is an important prerequisite for fertility. Your thyroid gland is just below your Adam’s apple and it sets the pace of your metabolism. Under function (hypothyroidism) and over function (hyperthyroidism) both cause problems with fertility....
by hillborn_admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Infertility
A nice glass of cold Coca-cola on a hot day takes me right back to childhood and gives me a boost of energy. However, I keep pop in the ‘treat’ category rather than drinking it on a regular basis because I believe the sugar content is unhealthy. A new...
