Resources for Fertility

During the holiday season, there can be many triggers if you’re trying to build a family. I know from my personal experience and helping patients that this time of year, full of holiday traditions, can be extremely difficult for people. Whether you have infertility, recently had a miscarriage, or don’t yet have the family you desire, this blog post is for you.

Whether you’re looking to start your family or not, limiting exposure to parabens can help your overall health. And with parabens in so many products, it might seem like a hopeless task to try to limit exposure. Here are a few tips for finding products without parabens.

I’m passionate about teaching you the lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your reproductive health. Much research shows the different ways that parabens can impact our endocrine system and our reproductive health. Typically, the larger the paraben, the more impact it has on your endocrine receptors and hormonal system.

Lack of sleep (or dysfunctional sleep) is associated with many medical issues, including disordered blood sugars and a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. It’s no secret that sleep plays an essential role in our overall health and well-being, and that includes your fertility.

Today I want to talk about the answer to a common question: Am I more fertile after a miscarriage? When I was in medical school and residency, this question rarely came up. But now, patients who have experienced a miscarriage often ask if they should try again immediately because they’ve heard women are more fertile right after a miscarriage. Let’s look at the evidence that studies show us about fertility after a miscarriage.

A miscarriage can be a devastating loss, and if you’re trying to build a family, one of the first things you might be wondering is when you can try again. In this blog post, I want to help you learn more about miscarriage (and how common it is) and understand the evidence we have about trying again.

Building a family can seem overwhelming if you’re part of a gay or gender-diverse couple with sperm. While some extra considerations exist for male couples who want biological kids, your path to children is generally comprised of manageable steps. In this blog post, I will provide information to help you confidently move forward in your fertility journey.

By the end of this article, you’ll have a more in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of intrauterine insemination, the many ways you can improve your odds for success, and the success rates for this particular fertility treatment. Let’s get started!

There's an assumption that marijuana is safe for your health. After all, if doctors can prescribe cannabis to treat medical issues like nausea for chemotherapy patients, sleep disorders, and anxiety, then it must be safe, right? We'll find that this is just not the case regarding your fertility.

I've been helping people build families for over 15 years. I love my job, and I especially love answering common questions, like, “What can I do to improve my sperm quality?” and marijuana or cannabis often becomes part of our conversation. So, this post will explore everything you need to know about cannabis’ impact on people with sperm.