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Could I be in Perimenopause?
Perimenopause Are you aged over 45 and think that you could be in perimenopause due to a combination of signs and symptoms but because your period is still regular you really don’t know? If this is you read on (if it's not you right now but you are a woman it will be...
Male fertility may be negatively impacted by these 3 lifestyle factors
We know that it takes 2 to tango and an egg and sperm to create an embryo. Did you know that male fertility is equally as important as female fertlility in creating a good quality embryo? Conception is 50% egg and 50% sperm. Research has shown that male fertility is...
Basal Body Temperature charting. 3 simple steps to get started.
I briefly discussed Basal Body Temperature charting in last weeks post on ovulation. I noted how it is a useful tool that can help you track ovulation. If you know you are ovulating and when, this can help you to get the timing right for conception. Basal Body...
Are you Ovulating? 4 easy ways to check
If you have a fertility initial consultation with me one of the many questions I will ask you is “Are you ovulating?” Some women immediately know the answer to this and some are unsure. Contrary to what you may have thought when you were younger and trying to prevent...
Fertility Acupuncture Protocols
When choosing a TCM practitioner for fertility acupuncture, is it better to choose one who creates an indivdualised treatment plan or one who follows fertility acupuncture protocols. This article examines which approach might provide you with better outcomes.
17 Easy Steps to Reduce Endocrine Disruptors in your Life
17 Easy Steps to Reduce Endocrine Disruptors in your Life. Last week I posted about 4 types of endocrine disruptors. You can read that blog post here. To give a quick recap, endocrine disruptors are environmental toxins found in products we use in everyday life. They...
4 types of Endocrine Disruptors
4 types of endocrine disruptors include, phthalates, bisphenols, parabens and/or and polyfluoroalkyl substances
When is the best time to have acupuncture for fertility?
When is the best time to have acupuncture for fertility? Are you thinking of having acupuncture for fertility but unsure when the right phase of your menstrual cycle is to get the most out of acupuncture? Acupuncture for fertility can be beneficial at any of...
2 studies on the value of Acupuncture for stress during IVF
Acupuncture for stress during IVF – does it help? Let’s look at 2 recent studies that have assessed whether acupuncture for stress during IVF is useful. Spoiler alert – it is!
7 Symptoms of Endometriosis – do you have any of them?
7 symptoms of endometriosis – could you be suffering from endometriosis and not even know it? Here’s 7 symptoms of endometriosis that may help you decide.