November 16, 2024
What is Adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis is not a super well-known condition. It's cousin, endometriosis is better known. Both these conditions have significant overlap in presentation and treatment options.
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April 13, 2024
Iron Deficiency: Can I get enough iron through my diet?
Tired? Irritable? Losing hair? Maybe it's your iron. And, maybe you need to *actually* take a supplement.
March 12, 2024
Could it be endometriosis?
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis and it is difficult to diagnose. Here's why and what it can look like.
December 20, 2023
Fibre Facts: What You Need to Know for Your Hormones & Beyond
Understanding the importance of dietary fibre for hormone health, disease prevention, and overall wellness, with practical recommendations for daily intake.
November 1, 2023
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Learn about calcium's importance for bone health, recommended daily intake, and whether supplementation might be right for you.
July 20, 2023
Reproductive Anatomy 101: The Vulva
The vulva and vagina are terms that are often used interchangeably. They are, in fact, different from one another.
June 18, 2023
Why You Should Track Your Menstrual Cycle
Can I be honest with you? Keeping track of my menstrual cycle was a key strategy that helped me (a) realize I didn't get my period monthly, and (b) get help for my loooong cycles. I got started long before the advent of period tracking apps, so I relied on the good ole paper-and-pen method.
May 18, 2023
Natural Ways to Improve Egg Quality
Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week 2023. We know that egg quality can be of concern when it comes to fertility. As you age, the regular environmental and metabolic exposures over time accumulate. Then, there are other factors like diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep,
May 2, 2023
PCOS Fertility, PCOS Infertility
I know it can be alarming to get a PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) diagnosis. As soon as you google PCOS, alarm bells about fertility issues start ringing. However, it's important to understand that PCOS is not a definitive diagnosis of infertility. Whether pregnancy is on the horizon now (or for later), many of my patients
March 29, 2023
Endometriosis Natural Treatment Options
Explore both conventional and natural treatment options for endometriosis, including medications, surgery, herbs, supplements, and complementary therapies.
March 15, 2023
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis. There's help available.
March 2, 2023
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis. There's help available.
October 31, 2022
What's the Deal with Menstrual Cramps?
Menstrual cramps, called dysmenorrhea in medical speak, is one of the most common period problems across the world. Period pain can show up as throbbing, cramping, and aching in the lower abdomen before and/or during a period. It can last for a few hours or a few days; it can be constant or it can be intermittent; and, it’s cyclical in nature, making an appearance near or at menstruation.
August 19, 2022
Fertility Considerations for those with PCOS
Understanding the relationship between PCOS and fertility, including treatment options and considerations for those diagnosed.
July 7, 2022
Should I sync my workouts to my menstrual cycle?
There's a lot of information out in the world these days. You can sync your exercise regimen to the different parts of the menstrual cycle if you'd like.