For many of my patients, one of the first thoughts that arise after a diagnosis of PCOS is if they will be able to get pregnant. Despite what you may have been told, a diagnosis of PCOS does not automatically mean you will struggle with fertility. Whether you’re just starting along your PCOS and fertility journey, or if you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, there is so much you can do to support your fertility in PCOS.
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I shared my story to help bring awareness to how medicine is failing people with period pain. If you’re struggling with period pain, I want you to be able to navigate our health care system effectively and get the treatment you need to support your pain and potential complications of endometriosis. In this blog, I summarize what I learned over my 20 year journey with this disease, and the next steps to take if you’re worried you might have endometriosis too.
Read MoreMy story with endometriosis isn’t a story I thought I’d ever share. Part 2 is where the story gets really sad for me. This part of the story is about why I started fighting for a diagnosis, why it took so long to get a diagnosis, and finally what treatment and recovery was like for me.
Read MoreMy story with endometriosis isn’t a story I thought I’d ever share. I’m definitely a perfectionist, and my experience with endometriosis has been far from perfect. In Part 1, we’re starting from the beginning. I’ll take you through what it was actually like to live with endometriosis, and why it took me so long to get treatment.
Read MoreCeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten. The ingestion of gluten in those with celiac disease leads to destruction and damage to the small intestine. Undiagnosed celiac disease can impact reproductive health in multiple ways, including fertility outcomes.
Read MoreEnvironmental exposures in the form of “toxicants” play a role in infertility and increase the risk of negative outcomes in both the mother and the baby. There are a variety of ways that environmental toxicants can negatively affect fertility in both males and females.
Read MoreMyoinositol supplementation has been found to support healthy insulin levels, improve ovulation rates, and reduce testosterone levels in women with PCOS. Research also suggests that myoinositol supplementation may positively impact fertility outcomes in women going through fertility treatment with PCOS in multiple ways!
Read MoreAn ever-expanding body of research now suggests that vitamin D is more a hormone that plays a fundamental role in all aspects of our fertility from supporting healthy ovulation, improving pregnancy rates, reducing miscarriage risk and even supporting mood in the post-partum period. Read on to learn more about why Vitamin D is so essential in fertility and reproductive health, and why you should get your levels tested!
Read MoreMany women with PCOS voice concerns over period pain. But we know period pain isn’t actually a characteristic sign of PCOS. So if you have PCOS and are struggling with period pain, what’s the connection? And how does this relate to endometriosis? Read on to learn more!
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