PCOS Naturopath

Just in case you are being told that your TSH test is more than enough for fertility testing…

It is time healthcare providers start to accept that Patients want to be treated as Allies working towards a common health goal, not just being told what to do!
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The role of the Reproductive Microbiome on reproductive health and miscarriage risk is something we simply can no longer ignore…
Upwards of 19% of Patients trying to conceive were estimated to have an imbalance in their Reproductive Microbiome in one study. Make sure you are speaking with a licensed healthcare provider in detail regarding this if you haven’t already, and if you have questions, please reach out to us 📥
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A reminder that healthcare is meant to prioritize Patient wellbeing (physical and emotional). Access to communication channels with your healthcare provider aren’t just valuable, but essential🧸
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Our Beloved Haru laid down her head for one last time to rest and made her peaceful journey back home to the One Light. I am thankful she was able to return home with dignity after living a privileged life abundant with Love every day for over a decade.
May the sweetness and softness of our beloved fur babies inspire us all to live a life filled with kindness above all else. 🙏🏽 Please give your little ones a little tighter squeeze for us today ♥️♥️♥️

Correlation does not equal causation. But there is still something very interesting going on with these results from a retrospective cohort study 📚
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Researchers believe that the role of Microplastics (plastic fragments < 5 mm) can negatively affect microcirculation or negatively affect hormone function as they have been associated with an increased risk of s***m-factor infertility
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Infinitely grateful to be able to come in to work today with this Awesome Team so that we can continue to support our Patients in growing their families! 🙏🏽
No storm could stop us!!! 💪💪💪💪
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PSA if you don’t have access to power ⚡️ at home and you need to sterilize baby’s bottles:
-Sterilizing bottles is an added step recommended for babies under 3 months of age as their immune system is still developing
-CDC has the following procedure recommended to sanitize baby bottles 🍼 if you don’t have access to boiling water or bottle steamers:
1. Prepare a bleach solution of 2 teaspoons of unscented bleach per gallon (16 cups) of water in a clean wash basin.
2. Put all items completely underwater. Make sure the solution touches all parts and there are no air bubbles in the bottles.
3. Squeeze solution through ni**le holes and soak items in solution for at least 2 minutes.
4. Remove with clean hands or tongs. Do not rinse because germs could get back onto the sanitized items. Any remaining bleach will break down quickly as it dries and will not hurt your baby. This process is similar to what is done to sanitize dishes in restaurants.
5. After sanitizing, place items on a clean, unused dish towel or paper towel in an area protected from dirt and dust. Allow to air-dry thoroughly before storing. Do not use a dish towel to rub or pat items dry because doing so may transfer germs to the items.

If you have uterine polyps, you need to read the upcoming post later this week! Sign up for our Fertility Research newsletter for Free using the link in the Bio! 👉🏽
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More research on how the microbiome in the urogentical tract and in seminal fluid can impact s***m health parameters was recently published in the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology 📚
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Evaluating for infections and dysbiosis of the urogenital tract (and discovering its cause) are an essential part of supporting healthy fertility!
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Thankful for all of the incredible Patients (past, present and future) who continue to or courageously aspire to positively shape our future generations ❤️
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Always trying to keep AI on its toes 🤖😂
No judgement here, but I am genuinely curious, what are your most dramatic jumps from music genre or pastime listening preferences in a short period of time? Best comment gets pinned to the 🔝 💕
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A newly published paper in The Lancet continues to recommend consideration of thyroid hormone therapy for patients with recurrent miscarriages if they:

(a) test positive for thyroid antibodies
(b) have a TSH above 2.5 mU/L

Have you had these levels checked? I often send patients with a history of recurrent miscarriages for these additional tests since they haven’t previously been considered or even mentioned to them in many cases!
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Reason why I love working in Reproductive & Fertility Care #429:
There is constantly new research being published, over 130 new abstracts and various new research papers reviewed in this last week alone.
For years I have been in awe of how much new data and research is published annually, well over 5000+ new papers per year.
In order to provide optimal care for our Patients it has been my commitment for years to sit down once a week and go through all of these abstracts and read relevant research papers. It can take hours every week to do this!
At least 40/52 weeks a year there is mind-blowing new research that makes me think “why is no one talking about this?!” Which is why I started years ago sharing research updates in our newsletter on a weekly basis.
Want to learn more about these studies? Sign up for our free fertility newsletter using the link in the Bio 👉🏽
Happy Friday and Weekend everyone! ☀️ ❤️
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Take a break. You will thank yourself later! 🙏🏽💕
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It can be done without lifestyle medicine, but it’s often an uphill obstacle course. The management of PCOS is so much easier when your body is in sync working with you towards your treatment outcomes and goals! 💕
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Patients sometimes tell me that this is what their Doctor told them to their face or something like: “but you don’t have a moustache or beard” when they ask about PCOS🤦🏽‍♂️
PCOS does not look the same for Patients, there are many variations of how it can present, and the testing needs to be thorough, not just an HbA1c (which is not even part of the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria). Often it is diagnosed incidentally even though patients are having healthy regular periods, we see elevated androgens + cystic ovaries, for example. Treatment has to be specific to you and your test results because otherwise it is associated with an increased risk of: cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, diabetes and might be associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in the first trimester.
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One of the most humbling experiences: try being kind to even those that are not 💖
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Something I often get asked a lot from patients is: “do you think I have _____?” Because another healthcare provider told them they might have this, but never offered testing to confirm.
No one likes uncertainty when dealing with Infertility, if we are concerned about a specific disorder I will advocate for testing the full diagnostic criteria 🧪
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This cannot be stressed enough! I often see patients that have for months or years just assumed there was nothing to do about their lower than optimal motility, concentration or normal morphology. There was no follow-up for them, they just received the results and were given no direction about what to do next. For some Patients these numbers are actually modifiable and can be improved with appropriate evidence based lifestyle, dietary and nutraceutical interventions. This can be a game changer for couples where treatment options may have been limited due to some of these lower numbers! More information about this on our website with link in Bio 👉🏽
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New Study Alert 🚨: partners of patients with recurrent pregnancy loss were found to have significantly reduced inflammatory cytokines in seminal fluid + increased s***m concentration and normal s***m morphology levels.
Why is this important? Increased inflammation and oxidative stress are some of the main drivers for increased DNA fragmentation rates and this can contribute to increased miscarriage risk!
Speak to your licensed Naturopathic Doctor before making any changes to supplements and to ensure safety with your pre-existing medical history/conditions and current treatments.
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If one could measure the compound interest on taking good care of your health, more people would be interested in carefully choosing their lifestyle 💕
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One of the funniest complaints I’ve heard from Guys over the years 😂
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Achieving Reproductive health can be quicker when you as a Patient are empowered to participate in your treatment plan. Your healthcare provider should discuss what you can be doing to support your fertility and reproductive outcomes ✅
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If you have to go from A to B in your day, adding kindness can make all the difference in everyone’s day, including yours 💛
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What dealing with Unexplained Infertility can feel like for many…😥
It is important to advocate for appropriate testing, further insights, and a detailed evidence based discussion on modifiable risk factors for Infertility!
If you are dealing with Infertility, you don’t have to go through this alone! We are here for you! 💛💛💛💛
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Patient care to me is so much more than just healthcare. Spending moments with my patients when they have consults just to check in with everything else that is going on in the World is quite common everyday. As I’m back in the office this week, some patients have been wanting to speak about stuff not directly related to their health. Sometimes that involves tears, smiles + laughs, advice about life in general and occasionally trading recipes. My goal is to make sure everyone walks away from the consult feeling better than when they came in. And that involves good healthcare + patient care.
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Thank you to everyone that reached out during the last 3 weeks away! I am incredibly excited and thrilled to be back in office today to keep helping families grow! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Your Old coping strategies will not work. Many people share with me that they have been using their pre-pandemic coping strategies for almost two years while stress, fear, pressure, or frustration continue to reach all time highs. And as a result are facing significant challenges with the their mental well-being.
Helpful activities to include for the foreseeable future:
-Meditation + Mindfulness activities
-Breathing exercises
-Physical exercise
-Time to rest and relax
-Speaking with a licensed healthcare provider, we are here for you!
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