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Explore expert tips, research, and real guidance from the naturopathic doctors at Conceive Health — all focused on supporting your fertility journey, naturally.
What Does Metabolic Health Have to Do with Fertility?
If you’ve been in the fertility world for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the conversation becomes about hormones: FSH, AMH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid. Those labs matter. But in the clinic, I often find we need to zoom out before we zoom in. I’m Dr. Bronwyn Storoschuk, ND. I’m one of the […]
10 Supplement–Medication Interactions to Know Before IVF Treatment
When you’re preparing for an IVF, IUI, or egg freezing cycle, things move fast. One day you’re starting stimulation injections, the next you’re prepping for a trigger shot or adjusting your progesterone. It’s a lot for your body to navigate. You may have added a few supplements to your routine because you want to do […]
From “The Black Box” to Better Outcomes: Implantation, Fertility, and What Actually Helps
Why Implantation Is So Tricky Implantation requires the coordination of many different molecules and biochemistry to occur in the right sequence. Two key players must “match”: The embryo (blastocyst), carrying the right signalling molecules The endometrium (uterine lining), expressing a specific, time-sensitive “receptive” signature Immune cells (like uterine natural killer cells and macrophages), hormones (notably […]
Does Acupuncture Improve Fertility?
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to promote balance. It has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, including infertility. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive. It is defined as the inability to conceive […]
Can a Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Fertility?
The Mediterranean diet is always popping up in the news. Most recently, a 2023 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, found that 119,315 people who followed the Mediterranean diet over 30+ years had lower rates of dying from heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.1 If it prevents cancer and heart […]
Why Do Some Genetically Normal Embryos Fail to Implant?
Statistically, about 1/3 of genetically normal embryos don’t implant into the uterus. Why? A big research review in May 2022 tried to answer this question. The possible issues come down to 3 different categories: embryonic, uterine, and systemic. Of all the things I’m about to discuss, they are not all equal in terms of how […]
Fertility Challenges and Getting Emotional Support
“We all have emotional needs, and the fertility journey is one of the hardest and most trying on our hearts and our heads.” – Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND There are many ways that humans organize themselves in social communities. The other day I stopped and realized that I’d had incredibly positive text conversations with three […]
Why Didn’t My Embryos Make it to Day 5?
Undergoing fertility treatment can be stressful — especially when you hear your embryos didn’t “make it to day 5.” But what does that mean, and why did it happen? And is there anything you can do to prevent it or improve your odds? Dr. Yash, ND at Conceive Health, explains. Why is Day 5 Optimal […]
What Happens During Your 1st Fertility Acupuncture Appointment
Are you booked for your first fertility acupuncture treatment, or thinking about booking fertility acupuncture with Conceive Health? You probably have a lot of questions, or might be unsure about what to expect (especially during COVID-19 times). Well, you’ve come to the right place! This article outlines everything you need to know and what happens […]
Should You Try to Conceive During COVID-19?
As of writing (March 23, 2020) this is what we know. More information comes to light as the global situation evolves, and the team at Conceive Health will continue to share it with you. Currently, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology recommends actively avoiding pregnancy at this time. However, the American, British, and Canadian […]
Improving Fertility with Acupuncture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is known for its therapeutic effects in fertility, and it is widely used as an adjunctive therapy during Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) — ranging from preconception to fertility treatment support. Specifically, acupuncture is used during an IVF cycle, IUI cycle, Oocyte Retrieval, Timed Intercourse, Frozen Embryo Transfers, and overall […]
Preparing for IUI or IVF with Naturopathic Medicine
We know that taking the next step on your fertility journey can be a hard decision to make. It may feel scary, frustrating, tiresome, never-ending and any other number of emotions – but you’ve overcome them and are moving forward. And we’re here to support you every step. If you’re heading into IUI or IVF […]