Should I get my hormones tested? This is a question I get daily. Women want more answers . . . a concrete reason to justify the symptoms they are experiencing. Hormone testing can be helpful in some clinical situations, but not in all. I always warn patients that we may not get answers when running a hormone panel.
Read MoreIt may seem like a no-brainer, but what we eat impacts our overall health immensely. Taking time to choose the right foods and supplements will help bring your body into balance and help prepare you for pregnancy. We all need to eat, so make sure the foods that you are putting into your body are working for you, not against you!
Read MoreMany factors can affect sperm quality. Here are some of the modifiable risk factors we discuss when reviewing a semen analysis with a couple. Learning about what changes you can make to improve your health and your fertility is the first step in setting yourself up for success.
Read MoreTrying for a FULL year without conceiving can be extremely exhausting, emotionally draining and by the time they are meeting with me, the women is desperate. Seeing this kind of pain made me question why we make patients wait and if there could be a different approach. The answer is an enthusiastic YES!
Read MoreEveryday I work with couples that are struggling with fertility challenges and part of my discussion has to do with ordering and evaluating their semen analysis testing. Including a semen analysis as part of the initial fertility testing is key to helping a couple know which step to take next.
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