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Painful Periods Could Be A Sign Of Infertility. Here's How To Tell If Something Is Off
Do you have painful periods? You may have one of these four conditions.
The Surprising Link Between Spirituality & Fertility
Fertility depends on much more than age, hormone levels, or ovulation windows. Much of what is happening in conception is beyond our mental...
What Does A "Normal" Period Look Like? The Ultimate Guide To Your Cycle
The stuff they don't teach you in health class.
Analyze Your Tongue, Optimize Fertility + Balance Hormones: An Integrative MD Explains
Dr. Taz shares her top tips on how to incorporate traditional medicine into a healthy lifestyle. Hear what she has to say on all things inflammation,...
7 Signs You're Not As Fertile As You Think You Are
Your body and your menstrual cycle are great barometers for your reproductive health — you just need to know how to read them. Here are a few...
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant
As an doctor and scientist, I used to dismiss acupuncture and alternative therapies — until my fertility journey.
Planning To Have Children After 35? A Fertility Doctor Shares What You Need To Know
It's important to know that age 35 is not a magic line drawn in the sand.
I Couldn't Decide If I Should Freeze My Eggs. Here's How Meditation Helped
Deciding whether or not I should freeze my eggs wasn't easy. Here's how I did it.
3 Ways To Deal With Stress & Uncertainty On Your Fertility Journey
No one plans to experience the pain of infertility. But feeling better *is* possible.
I Gave Birth To My First Child At Age 53. Here's How I Made My Dream Happen
Even though it may sound crazy at my age, I never lost hope that it would happen.
Trying To Have A Baby? What You Need To Know About Acupuncture
One study showed that having acupuncture during IVF may almost double your chances of conceiving.
The Tampon Of The Future Will Be Able To Detect Disease In Your Blood
They could test for biomarkers that help diagnose medical conditions like endometriosis, cervical cancer, and fertility.
Why I Recommend Yoga If You're Having Trouble Getting Pregnant: A Fertility Doctor Explains
In one study, a yoga program significantly lowered anxiety rates by 20 percent in fertility patients.
5 Concerns Of Women Who Are Pregnant After 35 + What I Tell Them: An MD Explains
As a doctor in the reproductive psychiatry and OB/GYN departments at UCSF Medical Center, I've worked with many moms who are considered older (or of...
Trying To Get Pregnant? Everything You Need To Know About The Zika Virus
As a fertility doctor, I have many patients concerned about how the Zika virus will affect their plans for pregnancy. Here’s what I tell them about...
Daisy Ridley Gets Refreshingly Honest About Her Struggle With Endometriosis
"I can safely say feeling so self conscious has left my confidence in tatters."
3 Surprising Factors That Could Be Hurting Your Fertility + How To Improve It
We often get caught up focusing on the importance of female fertility. But there are plenty of things that can potentially stand in the way of a man’s...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
As soon as it was announced that Janet Jackson is pregnant just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday, I was flooded with questions about how women well...
Natural Ways To Relax & Bring Comfort To Your Childbirth
From giving yourself a warm oil massage to meditating during the early stages of labor, here are a few strategies that can help you have a relaxed,...
Are You Missing This Essential Fertility Nutrient?
As a hormone expert and health coach, I find that many women—even the most well-informed health junkies—often don't know they’re lacking an essential...
