by Dr. Camille Krause, ND | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
The team of Naturopathic Doctors at Conceive Health tests for insulin resistance with every single patient. The main tests we want to see are: fasting insulin fasting glucose These 2 numbers are used to calculate a ratio called a HOMA-IR score, which is used in the...
by Dr. Robyn Murphy ND | Feb 16, 2022 | Fertility Health, Fertility Testing, Uncategorized
As medicine is evolving, there are more technologies at our disposal to help investigate health and the underlying cause of symptoms, including infertility. Lifestyle genetic testing has recently hit the market, providing doctors and patients with a unique look into...
by Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND | Jan 20, 2022 | Egg Health, Fertility Health, Uncategorized
Vitamin D is an incredibly supportive fat-soluble vitamin for fertility — and beyond. It’s considered a hormone when it is made by the body. Humans make vitamin D upon exposure to the sun, which is why many Canadians are deficient (less ultraviolet light and therefore...
by Dr. Bronwyn Storoschuk, ND | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
PCOS has become a hot topic in online communities lately, and chances are you’ve come across the term in social circles, on social media, or maybe you or someone who is close to you has been diagnosed with the condition. With all of the information out there, it can...
by Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald, ND | Oct 26, 2018 | Egg Health, Fertility Testing, Uncategorized
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) – What is it? FSH is a hormone which is released from the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries. The higher the level of FSH, the harder the pituitary is working to get the ovaries to respond, indicating poor egg quality or low...
