by Dr. Maureen Schulte | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Let’s Talk Men! Male Infertility. As they say – “in a heterosexual relationship it takes two to tango”. Ok so I added the heterosexual part 😉, but the fact is – we need sperm and egg to create a baby. Male Infertility affects 30-40% of subfertile couples and has...
by Dr. Maureen Schulte | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today’s topic is the Female Athlete Triad – this diagnosis is given to women who are physically active and have an “energy imbalance” meaning they are using more energy than they are consuming. These women are usually very fit and dedicated to their sport. This...
by Dr. Maureen Schulte | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Women who have anovulatory cycles (they don’t release an egg or oocyte from their ovary) can take medications to induce ovulation. Clomid and Letrozole are two commonly used oral medications to induce ovulation. They both lower the estrogen levels in the body so the...
by Dr. Maureen Schulte | Jul 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m a coffee-holic. LOVE Coffee. But I know that everything should be consumed in moderation…..and I’m trying 😂. But what about coffee consumption when undergoing fertility treatments? A recent study from Denmark looked at the impact of female daily coffee consumption...
by Dr. Maureen Schulte | Jul 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Menstrual cycles or “periods” are considered a vital sign, a sign that gives insight into the overall health of your body. When you have normal menstrual cycles, your hormones including estrogen are (usually) at normal levels. Estrogen is extremely important in...
