Massage has been used for hundreds of years, by different cultures for many different reasons including health benefits, and stress reduction/relaxation. Read more »

A recent study believes they can. Exposing yourself to these chemicals called Perfluorinated chemicals, which are found in food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets and personal care products, may delay pregnancy, has been shown to negatively affect your fertility.

This article also refers to a previous study which found the chemicals in plastics can cause developmental defects in fetus’ and infants. Read more »

Those of you suffering from PCOS and/or Infertility know the effect it has on your body, and your emotions. But during this struggle, you may not notice the negative affect it has on your marriage and relationships. Read more »

In IUI (intrauterine insemination) is a common infertility procedure performed by a RE or OB/GYN and is scheduled for women with PCOS (and women with other fertility issues) after a heavily medicated cycle (Clomid/Femara and injectable medications). Read more »

YES, it can!

Studies have shown that women with PCOS have a huge decrease in symptoms/side affects and their cycles are regulated by Acupuncture treatments and/or Chinese Medicine. Read more »

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University Karachi Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan performed a study on the safety and efficacy of long-term Metformin use in Pregnancy. This study was to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS who conceived while taking Metformin, and continued the medication during pregnancy. Read more »

In the previous post I reviewed the most common infertility protocol for women with PCOS. Clomid or Femara and monitoring throughout the cycle, and timed intercourse.

As you already know, things aren’t usually “easy” for us. Its quite rare that a medication/treatment works perfectly the first time, that’s just something we’ve come to accept I guess…. Read more »

Now that the myth has been erased (you CAN get pregnant with PCOS) I’ll review the most common fertility treatments used to help women like us fulfill our dream of having children. Read more »

This is probably the most asked question in regards to PCOS. Can I get pregnant? Will I ever be able to have children? It is a scary thought for those of you who’ve always dreamed of a family. The thought of never being able to have children terrified me! The lack of information and education is what causes this misleading, and incorrect thought. Read more »