Posted on 13 November 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 21 October 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 12 August 2019
Can IVF cause breast cancer? Are IVF babies abnormal? In this article we’ll teach you more about long term outcomes of IVF for mothers and babies… IVF long term outcomes: The first IVF birth occurred in the late 1970’s. To date, more that 5 million children have been born through IVF. As it is a … Continue reading
Posted on 11 June 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
