The Blog
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you did not know before you learned it”
Written by our team of naturopathic doctors, our blog is designed to help support your fertility and reproductive health.
How do you know if you have PCOS?
PCOS cannot just be diagnosed on an ultrasound. Contrary to the name “polycystic ovarian syndrome” you do NOT need to have cystic ovaries to be diagnosed with PCOS. In fact, cystic ovaries (with a high ovarian reserve) are a sign of young, healthy ovaries!
Can coenzyme Q10 supplementation make your eggs act a little bit younger?!
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
Even though we’re stuck with a certain number of eggs, we can influence the quality of our eggs because they are arrested in a stage of cell division called meiosis I. This means they are not mature and they have not completed cell division. It’s the maturation process that we can influence!
Are Your Periods Far From Normal? 10 Causes of Abnormal Cycles
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
How do you know what’s normal and what’s abnormal when it comes to periods? Even after a decade or two of menstruating it can still feel like you don’t have a handle on when it’s coming, how many tampons you’ll need, and if you’ll be cringing with pain! Maybe you’re one of those people that wear a pad daily just in case, or have a heating pack with you at all times just to be sure you’re ready. If you’ve asked your friends about their periods, you probably get all kinds of answers because each of our cycles are pretty unique.
PCOS AND FERTILITY CHALLENGES
Written by Dr. Laura Meyers, ND
PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, however it is one of the most treatable. Let’s breakdown some of the challenges that come when trying to conceive with PCOS. Luckily, there are so many natural strategies to support PCOS and fertility!
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”
- MAYA ANGELOU