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Is it endometriosis or PCOS? Find out the differences in this article

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on March 22, 2021 with No Comments

Often times endometriosis and PCOS can get confused with one another since both of these conditions affect the reproductive system. There is one major difference between endometriosis and PCOS. PCOS is a hormonal condition with excessive androgens known as testosterone. Whereas endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain. … Read More

Why You Need to Know About the Estrobolome

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on February 18, 2020 with No Comments

“Microbiome” has been quite the buzzword over the last few years. It’s basically the collection of microorganisms within your body, which can impact many aspects of your health. These include mood, metabolization, immunity and more. Recent research has emerged identifying specific microbes in the digestive tract that are responsible for … Read More

Top 5 Supplements for PCOS and Infertility

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on November 12, 2019 with No Comments

Supplements for PCOS have become so vast it can be hard to determine exactly which products are important for you. Ultimately, it still depends on each individual and you should always consult a Naturopathic Doctor before taking any supplementation. That said, the guide below can help you understand both why … Read More

PCOS and Infertility

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on November 12, 2019 with No Comments

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 10-15% of women of reproductive age. This complex endocrine disorder impacts both the reproductive and metabolic systems in the body, which can affect women’s ability to conceive. In fact, the prevalence of infertility among women with PCOS varies between approximately 70-80%. In many cases … Read More

Top 5 Ways a Naturopathic Doctor Can Help with Infertility

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on July 18, 2019 with No Comments

Infertility can be a hard reality that many patients have to deal with. When we hear something is wrong with our health, our natural inclination in this day and age is to “Google it.” This ultimately can take you down a seriously confusing rabbit hole. There is so much information … Read More

How to handle the stress that comes with trying to conceive

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on May 27, 2019 with No Comments

Trying to get pregnant can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to maintain your daily work schedule but now you have the added doctor appointments, fertility appointments, time to take your medications and/or supplements. The list goes on. Do you ever feel like you are constantly on the … Read More

Top 3 Factors That can Impact Egg Quality

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on April 1, 2019 with No Comments

Do you feel like your biological clock is ticking? You are definitely not alone! Many women start to feel the pressure of their biological clock as they age. The term biological clock often refers to the “increased maternal instincts of (particularly) women as they get older.” This feeling often starts … Read More

Four Natural Ways to Support Progesterone: Your Pregnancy Hormone

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on February 26, 2019 with No Comments

Balancing your hormones is one of the keys to getting pregnant and supporting a healthy pregnancy. Throughout the cycle — your hormones change every single day in response to the signals the brain gives to the ovaries. In the first half of the cycle, estrogen starts to slowly build up … Read More

Vitamin D and Fertility

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on August 19, 2018 with No Comments

When I think of Vitamin D the first thing that comes to mind is sunshine! Why? Because we rely on the UVB rays of the sun in order to produce Vitamin D in our skin! Taking a Vitamin D supplement is extremely important in Canada since we do not get … Read More

PCOS DIET: Top 3 Foods to Ponder with PCOS

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on March 19, 2018 with No Comments

PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect various hormones in the body. A lot of the times with PCOS, it can be difficult to determine what is truly going on; each and every person who has PCOS will experience it differently. Having PCOS increases your … Read More