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Our Fertility Blog
Explore expert tips, research, and real guidance from the naturopathic doctors at Conceive Health — all focused on supporting your fertility journey, naturally.
Is There a Link Between Toxins and Miscarriages?
Miscarriages are devastating and more often than not, it’s difficult to determine why they happened. The best approach for multiple miscarriages (1 or more) is to rule out each possible cause, one at a time. Depending on when the miscarriage occurs, it can give us a clue as to where to start our investigation. Miscarriages […]
Does a High BMI Affect Fertility?
“I have a high BMI and my fertility doc is telling me I need to lose weight. Am I being fat shamed, or is there actual evidence that this could affect my chances of getting pregnant?” I’m hearing this more and more. People are being turned away (or delayed) from fertility treatments because of a […]
Hormone Balancing Breakfast – Chia Seed Pudding
Hormone Balancing Breakfast – Chia Seed Pudding Dr. Morgan Ramsay, ND One of the most daunting tasks in the morning is figuring out what to eat for breakfast! This is especially true when trying to focus on a fertility-friendly morning routine, and unfortunately, the classic (and often the quickest!) breakfast foods don’t always fit the […]
How Do I Use Temperatures to Track Ovulation?
There are a few different ways you can naturally track your cycles and find out when you might be ovulating. These methods help you track down: When you’re most fertile (cervical mucus) When you’re about to ovulate (LH urine test strips) When you’ve likely just ovulated (basal body temperature—BBT) Tracking changes in your vaginal discharge […]
What is AMH and Why Is it Important?
You have likely heard of AMH — and maybe have even had your levels tested. But what is it exactly, and what does it have to do with your fertility? In this article, Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND, breaks it down. AMH Origin Story To understand AMH, it helps to understand where it started and when […]
The Complete Guide to Insulin Resistance and Fertility
The team of Naturopathic Doctors at Conceive Health tests for insulin resistance with every single patient. The main tests we want to see are: fasting insulin fasting glucose These 2 numbers are used to calculate a ratio called a HOMA-IR score, which is used in the research to compare cases. You will see a lot […]
Magnesium & Fertility: Everything You Need to Know
The magnesium in your body (or lack thereof), affects just about how every one of your cells functions — including those that play a role in your fertility. As the fourth most common mineral in the human body, it is no surprise that magnesium is a critical cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions. It acts […]
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 […]
Can Golfing Impact Male Factor Fertility?
As we gear up for golf season, there are some unforeseen health hazards that this may have for the men out there. As it turns out, sperm is highly sensitive to environmental changes. This includes changes in temperature and exposure to environmental chemicals, including those common to the golf course, such as pesticides, herbicides, and […]
My Endometriosis Journey
Many people assume that endometriosis (endo) means infertility; that if you have endometriosis, it automatically means you’ll struggle to get pregnant. The truth is that endo comes with a lot of challenges for reproduction, but you can still have a healthy pregnancy — it just may take a bit of work. The other thing to […]
Can Too Much Processed, Fast Food Affect Fertility?
It’s not a surprise that eating a “standard Western diet” isn’t good for our health. We’re referring to a diet that includes a lot of fast food and processed and packaged foods. Short term, a diet like this can cause gas and bloating, or feelings of still being hungry even after a meal. Long term, […]
Does Being Overweight Affect Sperm Quality?
When couples are attempting to conceive, it’s often the person who will carry the pregnancy who feels the pressure and responsibility to be healthy and fertile. This is often because the womb provides the energy, sustenance, blood supply, and nutrition for the growing fetus. But what about in our pre-conception stage? It’s no secret that […]