Your Period Is Missing But You’re Not Pregnant. Why?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothalamic amenorrhea often have overlapping symptoms, with a hallmark of missing or irregular periods. Given this, it can be challenging and confusing to figure out which of the two is going on. After all, they are two distinct conditions affecting women’s reproductive health, each with unique causes, symptoms, and…
The Benefits of Inositol for Hormones and Metabolism
Inositol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, plays a critical role in various biological processes and has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly in relation to metabolism, anxiety, blood sugar control, hypothyroidism, and oxidative stress. Inositol exists in several forms, with myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol being the most studied. This essay explores the multifaceted…
Herbal Supplements for Low Progesterone (so you can lengthen your luteal phase & have a successful pregnancy)
Have you been diagnosed with low progesterone? Or maybe you have symptoms of low progesterone, like a short luteal phase, spotting before periods, 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 to support…
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, orT 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…
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,…
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…
How to Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
When it comes to our cycles, ovulation is everything. PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common reason for diagnosed “infertility,” which is rising faster than ever in the US. One of the hallmark signs of PCOS is ovulatory dysfunction, meaning that a woman has irregular periods or anovulatory cycles which are menstrual cycles…
Three (Non-Hormonal) Reasons You Might Not Be Ovulating
When it comes to our cycles, ovulation is everything. We tend to think that our periods—the monthly bleed—is the main event of the menstrual cycle but really that is just the after-math or the by-product. Honestly, it isn’t even the piece that affects our lives the most! Instead, ovulation is the “big deal” aspect…
Fertility Supplements for Egg Health (and Egg Freezing)
TTC is an emotionally charged season. From hormone fluctuations to the desire for a child to the fears and frustrations of unknowns, family planning is anything but easy. It requires enormous investments of time, energy, emotions, and for many, money. With IVF or egg freezing, the number one concern my patients have is how…
The Postpartum Health Risk That Nobody Talks About (Postpartum Thyroiditis)
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…
