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My go-to treatments for thin uterine lining

By | April 29, 2022
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health

A concern some women face when using assisted reproductive technology is finding out they have a thin uterine lining. A uterine lining less than 7mm is associated with decreased implantation rates and increased miscarriage rates. A uterine lining >8mm is ideal with even greater success observed with uterine linings >14 mm. The uterine lining thickens in response to rising estrogen throughout the cycle. It makes sense then that one of the first-line treatments for a thin uterine lining is to prescribe estrogen before an embryo transfer. When the lining doesn’t thicken even when estrogen is given is when I usually see patients in my office. These are my top 3 go-to treatments for a thin uterine lining:

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(In)Fertility: When Should You Seek Help?

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The best time to support fertility is before you start trying to conceive. A good rule of thumb is about 3-4 months beforehand – this is because it takes about 90-100 days for immature follicles to develop and for sperm to have a full life cycle. Generally speaking, the better the health of the sperm and eggs, the more likely a pregnancy will happen. Three months also gives a chance to take a look at any other contributing health factors and safely manage them before having to worry about certain product safety in the fertility stage. Some health factors that you’d want to ideally manage before trying to conceive include:

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Thyroid Health Explained

By | August 27, 2020
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health

This video is similar to what I present during a hypothyroidism patient consultation. I will be covering what your thyroid hormones are, how hypothyroidism is diagnosed (explaining what the blood work means!), as well as discussing conventional vs. desiccated thyroid treatment options.

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Cervical Health

By | January 24, 2020
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is almost always preventable so bringing awareness to it is extremely important. In the past few decades, cervical cancer rates have decreased significantly due to available screening tests in developed countries but in the developing world cervical cancer still remains the leading cause of female cancer related …
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Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

By | July 27, 2019
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health

In my practice, I have found bio-identical hormones to be an effective treatment for women experiencing menopausal symptoms that are not responding to other methods of treatment. While this article has focused on the use bio-identical hormones during menopause, I have also found bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to be beneficial for certain woman struggling with fertility or severe pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms.

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Iron In Pregnancy

By | July 6, 2019
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health

Adequate iron levels are incredibly important in pregnancy. Low levels can not only lead to fatigue and other anemia-related symptoms in Mama, but can also severely impact babe’s health.

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Treating Your Scar Tissue

By | November 7, 2018
Posted in Health Matters, Women's Health
How a scar forms & why it matters: Our tissues are organized into independent layers: Skin Fat Fascia Peritoneum (sac, holds organs) Fascia Organ After an incision has been made, these layers can stick together as they heal and no longer slide over each other due to adhesions, which bind tissues together that are not …
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Fertility 101: Tracking Ovulation

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Ovulation is the time during the menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from one of the ovaries. When couples are trying to conceive, it's crucial to understand when ovulation is happening so they can ensure that the sperm and mature egg can meet. There are a couple of ways to find out when …
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At The Root Natural Health Clinic we help people of all ages, genders & health concerns but we also each have special skills & expertise in Women's Health that we would like to share with you. I am always amazed & grateful to be able to support a woman through Pre-conception & Fertility Care, a …
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