Hormones play a pivotal role in our bodies, both in terms of our overall health and our ability to conceive. Here we look at some key hormonal considerations that are particularly relevant for trying-to-conceive women.
By Dr. Chris D. Meletis Women often don’t think much about the makeup, lotion, shower gels, deodorants or lubricants they’re applying to their skin. After all, if you find it in the store, it must be safe, right? However, many of the personal care items you use every day contain one or more toxic chemicals. […]
A significant number of the women who experience issues with fertility also suffer from a medical condition known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Unfortunately, PCOS affects as many as 1 in 5 women of reproductive age, and most of these women will have difficulty becoming pregnant. Many women who are diagnosed with PCOS have multiple, […]
Many women decide to go off of their birth control pill once they have decided it is time to begin trying for a baby. Unfortunately, many women picture this to be a much smoother process then it ends up being. To better understand why this can often be a difficult transition we must first understand […]
Endometriosis is a condition that affects around 5-15% of women of reproductive age. Each month, a woman’s body sheds endometrial tissue from the uterus through menstruation. Endometriosis occurs when this tissue grows outside of the uterus, in areas such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, and areas around the uterus. This tissue outside of the uterus responds […]
