Preconception supplements are generally great for everyone who is trying to get pregnant and wants to give their baby the healthiest start possible. Last week, we talked about the best general preconception supplements to start your pregnancy right. Here are…
This week, let’s talk about basic health parameters, or measurable issues, that it is best to normalize or improve before trying for a pregnancy. This is vital for both sperm and egg, so it is best if both parties involved…
This week, let’s talk about an often overlooked step in the fertility journey, which is the preconception phase. Of course many pregnancies happen by accident or through happy surprise, but if you have the opportunity, preconception care can make a…
Female hormones are nothing if not complicated (as anyone who has ever met a woman can affirm). First – a conversation about the relativity of hormones, vs. their absolute levels. I feel the relative levels of hormones – in both…
Spermatogenesis in men is the process by which sperm is made. It is constantly happening and doesn’t follow a cycle like female fertility. The entire process takes about four months, which is why pre-fertility planning for men should be a…
Women are cyclic creatures, and understanding your cycle can help you understand your moods, body, and head-space. This monthly rhythm will define your life during your reproductive years as a woman, and the more you understand and notice what your…
Fertility is an area that many people are scared to really look into very deeply. Many of us pass our most fertile years in higher education, in an intense career, or happily enjoying single life. That is wonderful, but then…
This is probably not a question you’ve ever thought to ask yourself, but the answer might surprise you – especially if you’re a little bit older or if you’re dealing with any genetic polymorphisms that affect hormone levels like MTHFR…
B12 matters a lot for everyone. We’ve spoken about it before in terms of the best B12 for MTHFR mutants, and in general the link between B12 and MTHFR in season 2, episode 27. You absolutely need B12 if you…
This is a subject I get questions about almost daily, and the internet is filled with opinions, threatening pieces, and loud voices. But what is the truth? General Thoughts about Vaccines I know there are many strong opinions about vaccines…