“Advanced Maternal Age,” a term often applied to women over the age of 35 who are pregnant or trying to conceive, can sound scary and perhaps a little demoralizing, especially to those who have been trying to conceive for a while to no avail. As we so often discuss...
What Is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in which the endocrine (hormone) system is affected, often creating irregular menstrual cycles, painful periods, difficulty conceiving, difficulty losing weight, excess hair growth, acne and more....
Diet and nutrition can go a long way in supporting optimal fertility, but knowing what to eat can sometimes be a challenge! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition for fertility, everyone’s needs will be different. There are, however, a few essential tips...
Intestinal Permeability, more commonly referred to as “leaky gut syndrome” is a condition relating to the health of the small intestine. Leaky gut occurs when the “tight junctions” of the small intestine, essentially the “gatekeeper” between what is allowed to pass...
PMS and Hormone Balance: What’s the deal? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is something that most menstruating women have experienced at some point in their lives. While it’s normal to experience mild PMS from time to time, for some women, PMS symptoms can be...
