Endometriosis is not only a painful gynecological condition; it is also detrimental to fertility. It affects fertility in three ways. The chronic inflammation from misplaced hormonal sensitive endometrial tissues in the abdominal cavity creates a congested and toxic...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Women with PCOS also have high risk of miscarriages. Infrequent, delayed or no menstrual periods, excess body and...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 48 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. The National Institute of Mental Health also puts depression among U.S. adults at a high number—17.3 million. When it comes to depression and anxiety, a...
Did you know that more than 40 million adults in the United States have anxiety symptoms? They might do well to try acupuncture for anxiety to help them deal with this pervasive problem. Acupuncture is an ancient practice that has shown over the years that it is...
Infertility is extremely common. In fact, a National Survey of Family Growth by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention noted that 1 in 8 couples will have trouble getting pregnant. Though we hear about infertility frequently, seeing this number can make us...
One of the questions that patients often ask me is “how do I know if I’m ovulating?” If you’re trying to use your natural fertility to get pregnant, it’s an important question that needs answering. In general, your ovaries release an egg every 14th day if your...
