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These aren’t all fertility resources in the traditional sense. Some taught me more about fertility medicine. Some changed the way I practice. And some changed the way I think about what it means to go through something where you really want an answer, but don’t always get one. I’ve learned a lot from Western medicine and reproductive endocrinology. I’ve learned a lot from Chinese medicine and the teachers I’ve had along the way. And honestly, some of the things that have helped me understand fertility the most weren’t about fertility at all. These are five I keep coming back to, both for myself and in the work I do with my patients. Save this if any of them sound like something you want to check out on your TTC journey 💗
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I can’t believe I’m planning the last two classes of the year (what?! 🤯) but here we are. There are 2 spots available for Sundays starting 9/13, and only 1 spot for the late October Tuesday evening classes. If you’re pregnant or know someone who is due late 2026 or January 2027, this is the class! We cover what to expect through pregnancy and birth, we watch REAL VIDEOS of REAL BIRTHS that show how calm and peaceful a baby can enter this world. And maybe most importantly we practice with the power of your mind and the power of your breath. Two tools you can use during birth and beyond! Reach out with any questions!
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With every new test on the market, important to understand its clinical significance as well as its limitations. There is a new 🩸 blood test being touted as the best non-invasive way to diagnose endometriosis. Critical ⚠️ to recognize that it has a 20% FALSE NEGATIVE RATE meaning the test result is negative in 20% of women who are POSITIVE and DO have endometriosis. A negative blood test result does NOT mean you do not have endometriosis.
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Glucose control oftentimes is overlooked unless someone has diabetes. It is a modifiable factor with diet and lifestyle and when refractory to conservative efforts with medications. Even when glucose aka sugar levels do not meet criteria for diabetes but are not “normal” or well-controlled, it can affect ovulation, conception, pregnancy and miscarriages. This is especially seen in pre-diabetics and women with poly endocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (formerly PCOS polycystic ovarian syndrome). Therefore it is prudent for all women who are ttc to be mindful of maintains steady glucose levels. The following can help maintain stable glucose levels: 🎯 The order of foods can affect glucose levels - starting with vegetables 🥕 🥗 and protein 🥩 🍗 before consuming carbohydrates can minimize glucose spikes. 🎯 Drinking 8 glasses of water and avoiding sodas, juices, and alcohol. 🎯 Exercise 30-60 minutes daily mixing low impact strength training with cardio. 🎯 Walking within 30 minutes after meals can stabilize glucose levels, prevent glucose spikes, aid digestion, prevent bloating, and benefit heart health.
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When TTC it is important to optimize modifiable factors including sleep, diet, exercise, stress, overall health, mind body wellness and acupuncture in the right hands. Sleep: bedtime, quality, duration, time zone changes - it’s important not only for health but for ovulation. Women who have poor sleep and/or poor sleep habits can have their ovulation disrupted. The pituitary releases hormones in a pulsatile fashion that is diurnal and therefore time zone changes and disrupted sleep can affect these hormones and therefore affect ovulation. Even when women proceed to medicated cycles with iui or ivf, compromised sleep and disrupted ovulation can lower the ovarian response and yield. Therefore, women should consider prioritizing these basic factors when trying to conceive or to preserve fertility with egg and or embryo freezing.
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This elevator sees it all. The early mornings, late nights, kids in tow, endless effort, sunglasses to hide exhaustion and the quiet moments where we wonder if we’re getting it right. It’s one of the only parts of our work we can share, because the stories that matter belong to our patients. We’re doing our best to build families while raising our own, and notes like this remind us what a profound privilege it is to spend your life helping others build theirs. 🤍 @drarnoldmd
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That’s a wrap on the IRMS 🩵 This was a weekend for the books — 17 speakers, 16 sponsors, over 300 participants in-person and online. To everyone who joined us - thank you for your attention, your questions, and your insights! To all of our speakers - thank you for contributing to this shared vision of integrative care and inspiring us all! And to our sponsors - thank you for supporting us and bringing your amazing products to our participants! ✨ We can’t wait to see you next year (and at our other symposiums in 2026)! #fertility #integrativehealth #yosanuniversity #reproductivehealth
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A room full of healers and clinicians. And not a single word of processing required. No fixing. No analyzing. No holding it together for someone else. Just breath. Just bodies. Just horses. Yesterday was devoted to the ones who hold so much for others. These horses, many of whom once lived in high adrenaline environments, are exquisitely attuned to nervous systems. They do not respond to credentials. They respond to coherence. To truth. To regulation. And what unfolded was quiet but profound. Shoulders softened. Breath deepened. The subtle vigilance that so many carry began to ease. This is the work beneath the work. Healing the healer. Restoring the nervous system of the one who restores others. Deep gratitude to everyone who showed up with openness and curiosity. The horses felt you. If you are a practitioner who spends your days holding space, this space is here to hold you. DM “HEALER” for information. #HealingTheHealers #SomaticHealing #HorseLedHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #YearOfTheHorse
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Endometriosis awareness is important as this affects 1 in 10 women. It is often MISdiagnosed or UNdiagnosed for years if not decades. It negatively affects women’s quality of life and can impact their fertility. Medical practitioners need to be educated and trained to identify and treat. When I practiced reproductive endocrinology, I cannot count the number of times simply identifying and guiding women for treatment to skilled endometriosis excision surgeons helped them conceive. Many conceived spontaneously even after many failed ivf and fet cycles because the underlying issue had not been addressed. For women with tubal damage, uterine or ovarian issues and or male factor however did require assisted reproductive technologies with IVF. The EARLIER endometriosis is treated correctly, the MORE women preserve their fertility. When I practiced my primary goal was always to educate and empower patients.
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Infinity Nikki x Crysta the last Rainforest #infinitynikki #infinitynikkioutfit #ferngully #ferngullythelastrainforest #crystal
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Introducing the 2026 Integrative Reproductive Medicine Symposium (IRMS) Speakers, Part 1 🩵 scroll through to meet our line-up of experts, practitioners, and researchers at the intersections of ancient Chinese medicine and contemporary reproductive healthcare. Tickets are selling fast! Secure your spot for March 7-8 in-person at Yo San and online (link in bio) 🌴💻🎟️ #acupuncture #reproductive #fertility #symposium #acupuncture
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Cost Plus Drugs has fertility medications at markedly reduced prices
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