Author: Lindsey Slott

According to the National Institutes of Health, 30% of women age 25 - 44 report fibroid-related symptoms such as lower back pain, heavy periods, or painful periods. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of uterine muscle tissue. Also called leiomyoma, they may sometimes cause infertility, miscarriage, and preterm labor. They are a possible consequence of estrogen … Continue reading Fibroids, Fertility, and Gut Health

Don’t you hate it when someone says you’ll get pregnant when you “relax and stop trying?” So annoying, right? When you’re TTC, it dominates your thinking. You wonder if you’ll ever be a mom, and if you’ll be “old” by the time it happens. You think of all the baby stuff you’re missing out on … Continue reading Why “stop trying” is Not Always Bad Advice (except when it is)

Is there a connection between thyroid health and infertility/miscarriage? According to a UK study published June 2020 in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 1 in 5 women, out of the 19,000 women surveyed, who struggled with miscarriage or conceiving, also had mild thyroid problems. But what is the actual connection? Why … Continue reading Thyroid, Fertility, and Gut Health

Is there a connection between mental health concerns and infertility/miscarriage? There’s a fascinating study published in 2011 in the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences that says… yes! A fertility clinic at the Tehran University in Iran looked at pregnancy outcomes after treating infertility patients for depression. After diagnosing 140 couples with depression, and having all … Continue reading Anxiety, Depression, Fertility, and Gut Health

Is there a connection between food sensitivities and infertility/miscarriage? Well, let’s break this down and connect the dots. First we need to distinguish a food sensitivity from a food intolerance and a food allergy. A food intolerance is a condition where you lack the enzyme to digest a food, such as needing to avoid dairy … Continue reading Food Sensitivities, Fertility, and Gut Health

Is there a connection between acne and infertility/miscarriage? Well, let’s break this down and connect the dots. Testosterone is a significant cause of acne, which is why teenagers tend to struggle with breakouts. The more subtle thing to keep in mind, though, is that testosterone doesn’t have to be skyrocketing to cause acne. It could … Continue reading Hormonal Acne, Fertility, and Gut Health

Is there a connection between heartburn, reflux, and infertility/miscarriage? Well, let’s break this down and connect the dots. First let’s talk about heartburn, reflux, and associated symptoms. Heartburn is that rising chest pain that gives a burning sensation, often when lying down. It can be accompanied by reflux, which is when acid from the stomach … Continue reading Heartburn, Reflux, Fertility, and Gut Health