Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including painful periods, heavy bleeding, and infertility. If you have endometriosis and are trying to conceive, it's important to seek the help of a fertility specialist.
Read MoreShould 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 MoreWhen we are trying to determine what may be causing fertility challenges, one of the key tests that we recommend is a fertility ultrasound. This ultrasound is very similar to a pelvic ultrasound but is done by an ultrasonographer with experience and training in the evaluation of infertility.
Read MoreSo much of what we do in the field of fertility is interconnected. I often see patients who have been trying to get pregnant for months (or years) and are seeking answers as to why it hasn’t happened! I also see patients who have gone through the painful experience of miscarriage (sometimes multiple). Starting a fertility evaluation early can help identify what challenges may be causing the difficulty in conceiving.
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.
Read MoreWhether you had a vaginal delivery or a surgical birth, your body has been through a lot and will need time to heal. You will want to take time before you're in the thick of it, to think about how you will make time to rest, recover, and more importantly what kind of help you would like to receive in those early days.
I could talk forever on the importance of preparing your family unit and support system for your postpartum period, but the following are strictly for YOU, mama!
Read MoreWhat’s clear is that even though we think we may know, most women do not have a good understanding of menopause. With the appropriate knowledge on this very important women’s health issue, and by being in the know, you can help yourself through the process, and have a better menopause to live your fullest life. Join Dr. Michelle Choi and Nurture Women’s Health & Fertility Founder Dana Ramsey, CNM, MSN, for a fascinating conversation on menopause.
Read MoreOn the July 22nd, 2021 Episode of Dr. Michelle Choi’s podcast Lost/Found, Dana Ramsey, CNM, MSN, talks about blending holistic, integrative care with modern medicine, to naturally improve fertility and conception. It is known that lifestyle factors, ways of life, can greatly influence overall health and well-being, including fertility. And on today’s show, we talk about healthy habits to optimize fertility.
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