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How to Get Pregnant After 40 (Without Fertility Treatment)
Let’s be honest—when it comes to fertility, 40 is not the new 20. But, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Or even unlikely. Quite the opposite, actually. One of my favorite parts of my job is seeing patients get better, but the icing on the cake is when they have a truly dramatic and objective…
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Did Your Doctor Say Your Thyroid Is Fine? (Three Reasons for a Missed Diagnosis)
“Your labs look fine!” My patients share this nearly famous quote from their primary care providers all the time. That’s how they end up in my office, of course. Because they’re not fine. They feel terrible, with their hair falling out, gaining weight for no reason, freezing all the time, debilitating fatigue, brain fog.…
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Herbal Supplements for Low Progesterone
Have you been diagnosed with low progesterone? Or maybe you have symptoms of low progesterone, like a short luteal phase, spotting before periods, heavy bleeding, fertility struggles and more. In a world of hormone drugs and providers who are too quick to prescribe the birth control, it’s natural to wonder what you can do…
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How to Survive The Mirena Crash
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have come across the term “Mirena Crash.” If you’ve ever considered a Mirena IUD or another type of IUD, of you already have one in place, you might (understandably) be wondering, what is the Mirena Crash and How do I prevent it from happening to…
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Why Does My Period Stop and Start Again?
Usually, we know what to expect from month to month. But what do you do when your period starts behaving differently than usual? In my office, I frequently see women dealing with period problems. Unfortunately, many providers have told these women that their experiences are “normal” even though they are far from optimal. So,…
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Natural Eczema Treatment (that really works!)
As a parent, you’ll do just about anything to take care of your chidlren and keep them healthy—and that’s exactly what we did with our daughter and her eczema. Starting at just a few days old, our beautiful baby girl developed red spots on her cheeks. We started with the typical “watch and wait”…
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Are There Different Types of PCOS? Understand Your Diagnosis and More
PCOS is one of the most common causes of fertility concerns among women, and it’s rising faster than ever. The World Health Organization estimates that it affects up to 13% of reproductive-aged women. That means that you’re guaranteed to know someone with PCOS if you don’t have it your self. Given this, you might…
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How to Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
If you are struggling with fertility and have been told IVF is your only option, you might be wondering how to get pregnant naturally with PCOS, endometriosis, or other fertility conditions. PCOS is one of the leading causes of an infertility diagnosis, particularly in women over age 35, because it can lead to a…
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Fertility Supplements for Egg Quality (and Egg Freezing)
If you’ve been told that your egg quality is low, you’re probably wondering whether there exist any effective fertility supplements for egg quality. TTC is an emotionally charged season. From hormone fluctuations to the overwhelming desire for a child, to the fears and frustrations of unknowns, family planning is anything but easy. It requires…
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Postpartum Thyroiditis Natural Treatment
When my son was about 4 weeks old, I started noticing pain while swallowing. It wasn’t the usual type of sore throat, on the inside by my tonsils and tongue. Instead, it felt like a big sore lump at the front of my neck. It was tender to the touch (especially when his little…
