AMH or Antimullerian hormone is a blood test looking at ovarian reserve, but has also been recently included in the 2023 PCOS International Guidelines under the diagnostic criteria. AMH is commonly ordered to understand the quantity or number of eggs/follicles in the ovary.

“Peri” menopause means “around” menopause. It is normal to start having perimenopause symptoms in your late 30s. If you are over 35 years old, you may start to experience some early perimenopause symptoms.

Fibroids are nonmalignant tumors. They have a high genetic component. Asking to shrink them with nutraceuticals is really a big ask.

There are a lot of fad diets out there. It can be overwhelming and confusing for people to know which way to eat. It doesn’t have to be this hard.

Hair loss can be one of the most distressing symptoms! Up to 50% of people will experience hair loss as a symptom at some point in their lifetime. That is a lot of people! There are many different types and causes of hair loss.

Hot flushes or flashes are also known as vasomotor symptoms (VSM) and are the most common symptom in perimenopause and menopause. Not all women experience them, but many do. 7 out of 10 women experience hot flushes during the menopause transition

Acne vulgaris is common as is cystic acne and can be very frustrating especially when it shows up after your teen years.

If your period is missing, what could be the cause? Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea -primary and secondary…

Too much estrogen or “estrogen dominance” is a relative term in relationship to other hormones in the body like progesterone. It is easy to become “estrogen dominant” over the age of 35 as anovulatory cycles become more common. Here are 3 simple tips to keep estrogen in check.

Is it really that simple? Sleep more, lose more weight? Can you lose weight just lying in bed?

Heavy periods are common in your teen years and in your 40s. Why? Because both of these times are when progesterone is low in relation to estrogen…

The pill cannot “regulate” your menstrual cycle due to the simple fact that is suppresses ovulation and ovulation is the main event of the menstrual cycle. Pill periods are not periods, they are chemical bleeds.

PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It involves the ovaries but is much more complex than just a reproductive disorder. It involves multiple systems and requires a multi-system approach to treating it. You have PCOS when…

Iron deficiency anemia should not be overlooked especially in women who complain of fatigue. Here are signs that iron deficiency anemia may be why you feel so tired:

It took my husband and I four years to conceive our first daughter and that happened with the help of medicated ultrasound monitored IUI. Our second daughter was conceived naturally.

An anti-inflammatory diet as the name suggests is an excellent way to manage inflammation and decrease overall immune system stimulation when it comes to conception and implantation

After years of personal and professional experience, I created the PEAK Fertility Method+, which is a pneumonic to help make sure my patients are getting the full picture and best fertility care possible. “P” is for predict, “E” is for evaluate and

1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility. Trying to conceive, especially when it deems challenging, can be very stressful both physically and emotionally. Some stress is normal, but too much can interfere with your hormone levels and ovulation

There are a lot of fertility “experts” out there. Read this post to find out 8 evidence-based recommendations to elevate your fertility and chances to conceive.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is the most prevalent endocrine disorder affecting millions of women in North America. It is a complex condition as we still don't know its exact cause.