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What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common condition that affects women (up to 10%) during the reproductive years. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) attaches to organs in the pelvis and begins to grow. This displaced endometrial tissue causes irritation in the pelvis that may lead to pain and infertility. Can […]
The World Health Organization tells us that infertility affects roughly 1 in 6 couples, and about one-third of all infertility cases are attributed to female infertility factors. While there is a wide range of female infertility factors, the large majority of infertility diagnoses are attributed to one of these Top 5. 1. Failure to ovulate […]
How long have you been taking the birth control pill? For many women, this is a first-choice birth control option because the success rate (99%+) is so desirable. For others, especially women diagnosed with conditions like endometriosis or unexplained, irregular periods, the pill can normalize things. When taken daily, over the course of years, you […]
We are all familiar with the sayings, “You are what you eat,” and “Let thy food be thy medicine…” Both are essential reminders when trying to conceive. The foods you consume have a very real effect on your body, especially if you have conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, both made worse by inflammation. By eliminating […]
If you have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, and have yet to be successful, make an appointment with a doctor. You may have endometriosis, which is a very common female reproductive disorder. However, because it can be asymptomatic, you may not know you have it. Medical professionals are not entirely sure […]
We’ve advocated organic foods from the beginning. Ultimately, spraying chemicals designed to kill living things on to foods humans eat has never made a whole lot of sense. Even more important to us as fertility specialists, there are strong correlations between pesticides/herbicides and infertility issues (read, You are What you Eat, But is Your Food […]
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