Many of my patients come to Simplicity Health Associates under the impression that they have optimal fertility simply because they have a regular period. However, as a naturopathic doctor, I have to clarify a common misconception: a regular period tells us you are likely ovulating, but it doesn’t tell us the full story of your egg quality - and neither does a AMH and 3-Day FSH test.

If you are currently trying to conceive, you likely have the basics covered: you’re eating a clean, organic diet, taking professional-grade supplements, and stress management. But have you looked closely at your bathroom cabinet lately?

My patients often are unaware about Endocrine Disruptors - a factor that could be impacting your fertility.

In my ongoing series about the supplements I take daily, I realized I missed one crucial addition to my routine – a probiotic! Probiotics are truly essential for maintaining a healthy balance in your gut microbiome, and their benefits extend significantly to vaginal health.

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for overall health, and it's especially important when you're trying to support fertility. These are the supplements I take right before bed to ensure a restful night. 

Today I'm diving into my post-breakfast supplement routine, specifically geared towards supporting fertility for those of us over 40.

As a Naturopathic Doctor in NYC, I get a lot of questions about natural forms of birth control. What natural birth control means is birth control without hormones. Hormonal birth control on the other hand uses synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone (progestins) to either suppress ovulation or make the uterus unfavorable for conception. The main forms of hormonal birth control are “the pill,” implants, shots, patches and hormonal IUDs.