The Most Important Step: Find out when you ovulate! Many women do not know when they ovulate. Some women may have read that ovulation...

Almost one out of every ten women suffers from PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Unfortunately most women are not even aware that...

It is estimated that as many as 90% of women are experiencing a hormonal disorder that affects them on a regular basis. I have met many...

Obesity or being underweight is involved in about 12% of female cases of infertility. Women with a BMI (body mass index) higher than 25...

According to a study published in the Japanese Medical Association Journal, underlying factors of infertility are psychological factors...

An infant exclusively fed soy formula receives the estrogenic equivalent (based on body weight) of up to five birth control pills per...

The body is naturally programmed to keep blood sugar in balance. It closely regulates the sugar level to keep it within a safe range....

Approximately 15% to 30% of couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility after examining all medical tests performed. It is the...

As the saying goes “You are what you eat”. This is even more important when you are trying to become pregnant. Not only do you want to...

This very simple mistake may stop you from falling pregnant. Are you using a lubricant during intercourse? Did you know that most...

A study found that women who are overweight (a body mass index or BMI rating of 25 to 29.9) have a 26% lower chance of conceiving and...

I just read through a newsletter article I wrote in 2010. I mention that 90% of the dairy section at the supermarket was devoted to...

Did you know what scientists do to fatten mice rapidly? They inject them with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). In a study of mice given doses...

What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, means your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones. The...

According to a study done by the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, milk is one of the most commonly reported food allergy. For many, milk can...

Did your mother ever tell you ‘drink your milk for strong bones and teeth’? She’s right – if you are a calf. In nature, do you know of...

The scheme of events in a typical menstrual cycle involves follicle maturation, ovulation and luteal phase wherein the uterine lining is...

Not too many days go by in my clinic, where I don’t hear a woman tell me how their doctor put them on the oral contraceptive pill to...

So many times in the clinic I get asked about progesterone. What can I do to raise my progesterone levels and I would love to have a...

This is the second part of my mini-series of newsletters explaining progesterone and why it is so important for conception. If you missed...