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Signs of Pregnancy Before Missed Period: Your Complete Guide
As a functional medicine doctor, I often hear questions about early body changes that appear before a missed cycle. (In other words, identifying signs of pregnancy before missed periods). Many patients track subtle shifts long before a test strip shows two lines. This guide reviews the most reliable signs of pregnancy before missed periods,…
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How to Naturally Increase Fertility
If you’re wondering how to naturally increase fertility, the most important thing you should know is that fertility isn’t just about the reproductive organs—it’s a whole-body indicator of health. As a functional medicine doctor, I’ve helped countless patients learn how to naturally increase fertility by addressing imbalances across all systems of the body. If…
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Functional Medicine PCOS Treatment
PCOS is one of the most common concerns shared by my patients when we start talking about hormones and reproductive health. PCOS—or polycystic ovarian syndrome—is one of the most common endocrine disorders, and so it makes sense that so many women have concerns about it (and that they are looking for functional medicine PCOS…
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Herbs for Estrogen Dominance and Hormonal Balance
Have you heard of estrogen dominance? Or maybe, you already know you’re dealing with this hormone imbalance. Excess estrogen (or deficient progesterone) disrupts hormonal balance, triggering symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, heavy periods, and fatigue. Functional medicine targets root causes with precision, and understanding why you have estrogen dominance is key to…
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Risk of Blood Clots and Other Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control
Before I dive into the details of this post, I want to make very clear that this post is not meant to judge or shame anyone for their contraceptive choice. This is a very personal topic, and my goal is simply to present some of the less-talked-about health risks created by hormonal birth control.…
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How to Test Progesterone Levels at Home
Progesterone is quite the buzz word these days. Whether you’re in perimenopause and considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you’re newly pregnant and having levels tested, or you’re experiencing some menstrual irregularities attributed to imbalances between estrogen and progesterone, the term has likely come up for you. But, what is progesterone? What does it do…
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How to Use Supplements for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. Affecting approximately 1 in 10 women globally, PCOS presents itself in various forms, each with its own set of symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and underlying causes. Understanding the different types of PCOS and tailoring a diet to address…
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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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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…
