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A note before we begin: This blog is not an attack on women who have used these interventions. Many made those decisions from a place of desperation, limited information, and genuine medical need. What I am challenging is the information gap: the failure to give women...
Starting your fertility journey can be a deeply personal, and oftentimes challenging experience. Trust me, I fully understand! Many of my patients come to me after years of frustration trying to navigate the maze of conventional medical advice which oftentimes focuses...
In the fertility community, the rumors abound. There are so many myths about what causes infertility and what increases your chances of getting pregnant. “You can’t get pregnant while you’re breastfeeding.”“Put your legs in the air for 20 minutes after sex to help you...
When I was wrestling my way through infertility, I felt like an awful human being. I was wretched to other mothers, to my spouse (who was also super sad by the way), and to my friends. But most of all I was hateful to myself.And why wouldn’t I be? My inner dialogue...
When you discover that you are one of the "1 in 5 women" who have to do battle with the world of infertility, it stings. You might be thinking: Why didn't I know it was going to be this hard to get pregnant? Should I have done something different? Or sooner to ensure...
Since the dawn of time, women have been giving birth. What's more; we've been told we're created to do this. And it's supposed to just *happen* so easily. After centuries of pressure on women to produce children to prove their worth, it's no surprise that the rise of...
If you've seen one doctor, you've seen them all. At least that's how it feels to a patient dealing with Infertility. You've been passed around practices and specialists, desperate for answers and no one seems to be able to give you a clear plan of action. That...
A lot of factors impact how fertile you are. Age, lifestyle, current health, and medical history all play a part in determining your ability to conceive. If you are looking to start a family, a few tests can give you an overview of your fertility and indicate any...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) sucks, and truthfully, it often indicates an underlying hormonal imbalance. In some cases, you can restore balance to your hormones with a few simple lifestyle changes. Other times, it will take more drastic measures, functional lab work,...
Heavy periods can be frightening as well as frustrating. No one wants to feel like their insides are falling out (YIKES) or be pinned to the couch because of debilitating period pain! Luckily, there are effective natural solutions to address abnormally heavy menstrual...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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Using a lifetime of experience and science-backed recommendations, I help women like you get to the root cause of your health issues and find optimal health by educating, inspiring, and empowering you to be your own best health advocate.
If you’re ready to successfully overcome your fertility struggles, boost your overall wellness and health, and invite joy and happiness into your life - I can’t wait to get to know you!
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