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Not sure what the underlying cause of your PCOS is? Check this Comprehensive List for PCOS Lab Tests

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on July 23, 2017 with No Comments

PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect hormones, metabolism and the immune system. Getting a comprehensive lab test is the first step to really understand what is going on with your hormones. Having gone through the process myself each year, I wanted to share with … Read More

Do you have a hormone imbalance? Find out the 10 ten most common signs…

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on July 19, 2017 with No Comments

Most women can admit to saying – “I think my hormones are going crazy.” I know I have been there. Wondering if my symptoms/problems are related to the fact that I am a women who has a plethora of complex hormones causing a hormone imbalance. Maybe it is that time … Read More

How to Build your Fertility Support Team

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on May 1, 2017 with No Comments

Going through infertility can be very lonely at times, even with the help of your partner by your side. It can be very beneficial to build a support team that can guide you through the process and help to support you both emotionally and physically. Check out the list below … Read More

3 Keys to Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on April 21, 2017 with No Comments

Walking through the health food store or medicine aisle can be daunting at times when trying to choose the best prenatal vitamin. There are so many options to choose from, it can seem quite overwhelming. On the other hand, it may have been really simple for you to choose your … Read More

So you think you may have PCOS, now what? Top Lab Tests you Should Consider for PCOS

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on April 20, 2017 with No Comments

TOP LAB TESTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women in America. It is an endocrine disorder that involves hormone imbalances. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, hair growth, insulin resistance, acne, mood swings, anxiety, etc. Getting … Read More

Endometriosis 101

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on March 31, 2017 with No Comments

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

What you should know about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on February 16, 2017 with No Comments

PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect reproductive hormones and the metabolic system. Since PCOS is a syndrome it is made up of many different moving parts. The definition of a syndrome is “a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and … Read More

Red Wine for PCOS?

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on December 2, 2016 with No Comments

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women in America. It is an endocrine disorder that involves hormone imbalances. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, hair growth, insulin resistance, acne, mood swings, anxiety, etc. Getting a … Read More

MOVEMBER: Male Infertility & Its Implications On Prostate Health

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on November 18, 2016 with No Comments

We often talk about infertility from the female-side of things, but there is a whole other side to trying to conceive and that is the Male Factor. In light of MOVEMBER, we are going to discuss male infertility with regards to prostate health. In approximately 40% of infertile couples male … Read More

Your Thyroid Health and Fertility Success

by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND on November 11, 2016 with No Comments

What is your thyroid? So you’ve heard about your thyroid but you aren’t exactly sure what it really does. Well, simply put your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits just below your Adam’s apple. It is responsible for secreting hormones that regulate growth and development through your metabolism. … Read More