Posted on November 13, 2019
These days we have a HUGE amount of scientific research telling us which nutrients are important for fertility: Omega 3 Fatty acids, folate, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin E, just to name a few! But we eat FOOD, not nutrients, so part of my job as dietitian is helping translate this scientific research into to practical … Continue reading
Karyotype testing for men and women suffering infertility can provide extremely useful information that helps your doctor to get to the bottom of your problem. Karyotypes can diagnose chromosomal abnormalities, a cause of infertility that is relatively common and underappreciated. Where a karyotype is normal, a certain set of problems are ruled out, allowing us … Continue reading
Posted on October 21, 2019
Secondary infertility is defined as struggling to conceive now, when you have conceived before. It’s more common than you may think. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. It takes two… A lot of us assume secondary infertility is due to a woman getting older. There are many cases where this is true. As … Continue reading
Posted on June 11, 2019
Many women think about freezing their eggs for a long time before actively making treatment plans. It’s definitely not something a woman rushes into, but it is part of her long term family planning strategy. Here are five things to consider if you are thinking about how egg freezing might work for you. 1.Freeze eggs … Continue reading
When couples decide they want to try and conceive, women especially feel ready to be pregnant, yesterday! Conceiving isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Some couples can take up to 6 months or even a year until they have successfully conceived. When things don’t go according to plan, it can be a stressful time … Continue reading
