Found 12 posts matching "vitamin D"
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is related to infertility; however, it doesn't mean that everyone with PCOS will struggle with fertility. It also doesn't mean that you can't take measures to improve your chances of success!
Hair loss can be distressing. From rosemary-infused oil to shampooing only once a week, there's lots of "interesting" advice out there. What actually works? Read on to find out.
Learn about calcium's importance for bone health, recommended daily intake, and whether supplementation might be right for you.
Feeling tired is no fun. Fatigue seeps into all aspects of life: fun, cooking, making decisions, work, school, hobbies, pain tolerance, mood, aaand the list goes on. And when it comes to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), the fatigue is typically multifaceted. What this means is that we've got to dot our "i"s and cross our "t"s.
When I thought about menopause in my 20s, it seemed pretty far away. However, as I progress through the second half of my 30s, the transition to menopause doesn't actually seem (and isn't!) that far away.
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,
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
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) can be a debilitating condition. I didn't realize just how debilitating until I started seeing it in my practice: not wanting to be around people shutting oneself in their closet or bedroom feeling "out of control" wanting to punch loved ones suicidal ideation Patients and online forums have shared sentiments similar
Explore both conventional and natural treatment options for endometriosis, including medications, surgery, herbs, supplements, and complementary therapies.
For PCOS Awareness Month in September, I did Part I of this series. I answered a lot of food questions in relation to PCOS. In this post, I'm answering a bit of a mish-mash of PCOS questions I answer on the regular. Can I have PCOS without polycystic ovaries? Yup! According to the Rotterdam criteria,
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.
Vitamin D plays an important role in pretty much all the systems in our bodies from the immune and nervous systems to the reproductive and cardiovascular systems.
