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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.
Getting a Semen Analysis? What You Need to Know
What is a Semen Analysis (And Why Have One)? Oftentimes, a couple’s fertility journey will begin with the woman getting a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist after failing to conceive, or suffering pregnancy loss. Since women carry the pregnancy, it’s a common misconception that fertility difficulties are primarily a woman’s issue. But did you know […]
The Essential Guide to Fertility Tracking Apps
The abundance of fertility tracking apps is pretty incredible these days. Imagine even just a decade ago, we didn’t have the same level of access to applications like this, meaning the average woman wasn’t able to get in touch with her cycle as easily as you can these days. In fact, most women have completely […]
How Genetics Can Impact Your Fertility
We’re starting to see more DNA testing kits hit the market. Each one tests a unique set of genes and is able to present ways in which your personal health can be affected by the variants of those genes. All too often I hear patients say “I want to know if I have the gene […]
Does Vaping Affect Sperm & Male Fertility?
What effect does vaping have on male infertility, if any? This is a newer question being asked, with research hurrying to catch up with a global trend. We know that smoking (cigarettes) affects male fertility, largely due to 4000+ chemicals in the cigarette themselves. But what about just nicotine alone? What about the other products […]
How Hormone Imbalances Affect Your Fertility
Many women understand that feeling of something being off. Some of us may ignore the signs, thinking that our painful periods are normal, or there’s nothing to be done about cyclical acne. But both of these and more are signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Although they might seem benign, for someone who is trying […]
Fertility Friendly Recipes: Perfectly Peachy Popsicles
summer. It’s hot. And peach season is coming up! Are you totally craving something cool and refreshing? Sadly, many of the popsicle options out there in the grocery store aren’t so great, even if they claim to be on the healthier side. I’ve taken a look at many of the ingredients and the carbohydrate count […]
Fertility Friendly Recipes: Sweet Gua-Kale-Mole Dip
How about a little twist on guacamole that’ll get you some praise at your summer BBQs. It’ll also give you a taste of the tropics and I’m sure we can all use some of that right about now. INGREDIENTS 2 avocados 1/2 cup pineapple or mango, chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1-2 jalapeño peppers, diced (enough […]
Can You Get Enough Vitamin D From the Sun?
Vitamin D, our “sunshine” vitamin is so much more than a nutrient. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone with receptors located in almost every tissue in the body. Although many of us associate vitamin D with bone health or preventing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this special hormone plays a significant role in our immune system, […]
How to Take Your Temperature for Fertility
Taking your basal body temperature (BBT) while trying to conceive is an important step to understanding what is going on with your menstrual cycle hormones. What is basal body temperature? This is the temperature of your body when you are at rest. What happens to basal body temperature throughout the menstrual cycle? Your basal body […]
Fertility Recipes: Avocado Devilled Eggs
Are you ready for a delicious and easy to make recipe for Summer (which is preconception and fertility-friendly)? Here is a recipe from the naturopathic kitchen of Dr. Rachel Corradetti- Sargeant. INGREDIENTS 12 large eggs 1 avocado, skin removed, pitted and diced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt […]
Can Melatonin Impact Fertility?
Have you heard of melatonin? We usually hear of it as a way to induce sleep, however, did you know melatonin can be used to treat infertility? Yes, indeed, melatonin is an antioxidant that can assist in reversing oxidative damage to oocytes therefore improving egg quality and improving the chances of conception(1). Let’s take a […]
Secondary Infertility: What is it and What to Do About It
So you already have one (or more) kids, and want to grow your family. Secondary infertility is defined as difficulty in conceiving or carrying a child to term, following the birth of a previous child. It can have an incredible emotional toll, no matter how much or how little work it took to have your […]