What is progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone that is primarily produced by the corpus luteum, only after ovulation has occurred. Once the follicle releases the egg, the follicle will become a corpus luteum that will produce progesterone to help maintain a pregnancy if the egg gets fertilized. If the egg … Read More
Often times endometriosis and PCOS can get confused with one another since both of these conditions can affect the reproductive system. However, these conditions are not the same and can affect women differently. There is one major difference between endometriosis and PCOS. PCOS is a hormonal/metabolic condition with excessive … Read More
What is Endometriosis? In the spirit of Endometriosis Awareness Month, I thought I would create a post to provide some education on the condition! Endometriosis can cause a significant amount of pain and discomfort to women and is associated with infertility. It affects approximately 10-15% of menstruating women between the … Read More
