Fertility

The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining

Many patients take the birth control pill for long periods of time. Whether that be to treat a hormonal disorder like PCOS, or Endometriosis, or to provide contraception, there are a variety of reasons that a woman may take the pill for years. It has long been thought that there has been no detrimental effect on fertility with oral contraceptive use. New information suggests a correlation between the health of the endometrium and birth control pill use, particularly in women who use the pill for an extended period of time.

Fiona McCulloch ND June 3, 2014

Fertility

Autoimmune Infertility : Updates.

This is a follow-up article to Part 1 of this series, Autoimmune Infertility which was

Fiona McCulloch ND May 21, 2014

PCOS

High DHEA and Testosterone in PCOS | Ovary vs Adrenal Androgens

Women with PCOS can have differing profiles of androgens. Androgens like testosterone are secreted either by the adrenal glands or the ovary. The source of androgens may have some significant with respect to reproductive, metabolic and cardiovascular outcome. Hormones such as DHEA, or testosterone may be elevated and the ratio between the two may be calculated.

Fiona McCulloch ND January 20, 2014

Fertility

Ashwagandha and Sperm Count

Male infertility accounts from anywhere from 30-50% of infertility worldwide. IVF is an expensive procedure that is often used to treat male factor infertility, however, there is good evidence that many natural supplements and antioxidants may improve the sperm count and as such, improve fertility.

This double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated a group of 46 male patients between 26 and 40 years of age who had low sperm count, between 5-20 million/ml. The group receiving the treatment were given 225 mg per day of a full spectrum root extract of this herb.

Fiona McCulloch ND January 12, 2014

Fertility

Fertility Herb Maca Improves LH Surge

Maca root is a commonly used traditional herb in South America to improve fertility in both men and women. Although it has been commonly used in botanical medicine for these purposes, the exact action on the endocrine system remains to be fully understood. A new study has been released which may have uncovered some of this mystery. In this study, maca root was given to female rats for a period of 7 weeks at various doses.

Fiona McCulloch ND December 20, 2013

Fertility

Thyroid and Fertility, Thyroid and Pregnancy | Infographic

We at White Lotus have created this infographic to detail the effects of the Thyroid on Fertility. We hope that you will share it and also that it helps provide some interesting information on the important of Thyroid health in Fertility. We have also included naturopathic information including nutrient requirements of iodine, foods rich in selenium and iodine, and information on the effects of heavy metals, environmental agents and even stress on the function of the thyroid gland.

Fiona McCulloch ND November 18, 2013

Articles By Dr Fiona of White Lotus Clinic

White Lotus Clinic medical director and founder, Dr Fiona McCulloch

The Birth Control Pill, Fertility and Thin Endometrial Lining

Autoimmune Infertility : Updates.

High DHEA and Testosterone in PCOS | Ovary vs Adrenal Androgens

Ashwagandha and Sperm Count

Fertility Herb Maca Improves LH Surge

Thyroid and Fertility, Thyroid and Pregnancy | Infographic

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