Fertility + Hormones + Health + Lifestyle
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Semen Analysis Part 2
Reviewing what we are looking for in the semen analysis, next steps, and treatment options.
The Semen Analysis: Part 1
Every time I talk about male fertility and the semen analysis, I feel like there is a giant gap in knowledge. I will be discussing how sperm is made, male and female similarities, and low testosterone. In part 2 I will discuss what we are looking at with a semen analysis, and some things I want you to know about male factor.
Donor Egg IVF
Many of my patients come to me and never expect to have a conversation about donor eggs. This option, for most people, is something they never thought they’d have to discuss. I want to break down some of the barriers, talk about this honestly, and give you some things to consider. Most people going down this road are women of advanced maternal age or poor egg quality leading to failure to get pregnant.
Clomid vs. Letrozole
It is so important for you to know what is going on with your body so you can understand what’s best for you. I see these medications misused often so I want you to understand this topic.
Ovulation Myths
I have seen so many misconceptions or things that are spread as truth and are misinterpreted. I am answering questions and debunking myths that have I have received.
Ovulation and Fertility Awareness Methods
Reviewing the basic overview of the menstrual cycle and fertility awareness methods.
Your Fertility Doctor
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses details she thinks are important to know when it comes to your physician as well as the clinic.
Becoming A Board-Certified Fertility Doctor
All about fertility doctors and what it takes to become one.
I often get asked “Who should I see?”, “How should I choose my doctor?”, and “What does it mean to be a fertility physician?” Let’s go over what it takes to become a fertility doctor and why it’s important to know your doctor’s credentials.
Reasons For An IUI
Going over the implications for getting an IUI and times it makes sense for an IUI
IUI: The Basics
IUI is short for intrauterine insemination. I am covering the basics including what IUI is and what types of cycles are used.
Progesterone: Luteal Phase Deficiency
What is luteal phase deficiency? How can it affect pregnancy? What are the treatment options?
Progesterone
What is progesterone? Why is it important? Why do people with PCOS have progesterone deficiency?
The Waiting Game
What does it mean to be in the space of the unknown? How do you deal with this moment? How do you become your best when you don’t know what the future looks like?
TTC for Lesbian Couples: Treatment Options
What are the options for having a a child as a lesbian couple?
TTC for Lesbian Couples: The First Steps
Learn the first steps for trying to conceive as a lesbian couple. Questions answered: What does it look like if you go to the fertility doctor as a lesbian couple wanting a baby? What tests need to be done? How do we choose donor sperm?
Miscarriage and Loss : Breaking the Stigma
Learn about the reasons miscarriage can happen and what can be done when a women has recurrent pregnancy loss. I tell you the story about my own miscarriage and why I believe breaking the stigma behind pregnancy loss is so important. You are not alone.
PCOS: What are the treatments?
In the last blog post you learned all about what PCOS, what causes it, and how it is diagnosed. Now I will discuss the treatment including diet, lifestyle factors, and fertility treatments. Lifestyle factors can improve hormone dysfunction and regardless of whether you are trying to get pregnant, having your body function the best that it can is important.
What is PCOS?
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
I like to consider PCOS to be a stubborn ovary. Basically the communication between the brain and the ovary is dysfunctional. So you probably know that the brain sends out two hormones, LH and FSH. They do different things. FSH (a well named hormone, follicle stimulating hormone) controls a follicle growing, which happens as an egg matures. LH (luteinizing hormone) helps trigger ovulation (egg release) and stimulate progesterone production in the luteal phase. LH is also very important in the production of hormones.
Natural Fertility: What Supplements Should I be Taking for Fertility?
Even if your diet consists of many of these vitamins, it’s still important to consider taking supplements, but what should you take? More information on appropriate supplements when you are tying to conceive.