Luteal Phase Archives - Paige Waters Acupuncture

Acupuncture, Diet, Estrogen, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, PCOS, Post partum, Progesterone, Self Care, Uncategorized, Women’s Health

Chinese Medicine and Cortisol

It's been really interesting looking at the Comprehensive Hormone Testing I've been doing over the last 12 months. There are many similarities in hormone imbalances amongst women trying to conceive. The most obvious one is not estrogen or progesterone…

BBT, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Self Care, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Thyroid, Women’s Health

New Service – Blood Testing without a GP or Specialist Referral

We are really lucky in Australia to have such a great public health care system. Blood testing is one of the most valuable tools in understanding health. They're great to provide a baseline, diagnose medical conditions, provide guidance for…

Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Men's Health, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Women’s Health

Vaginal, Uterine and Seminal Microbiome Testing and Fertility

Understanding the balance of healthy and harmful bacteria, fungi or viruses sitting in the vagina, the uterus and/or the semen can provide further information into causes of infertility. The vaginal microbiome refers to the community…

Acupuncture, BBT, Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Thyroid, Women’s Health

DUTCH Testing and Fertility

The DUTCH or dried urine test for comprehensive hormones has been around for years. It involves testing dried urine from various samples during a day in your mid luteal phase.This test measures levels of sex hormone (estrogen, progesterone,…

EDUCATION, Endometriosis, Estrogen, Exercises, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IVF, Luteal Phase, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Self Care, Uncategorized, Women’s Health, Yoga

Our Relationship with Pain – A focus on Endometriosis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5H0nzRMmVwOur sense of pain is a protection, a way to let our bodies know there’s something wrong and to encourage us to make changes. It is vastly more complex than previously thought and there is increasing…

Baby, Diet, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, PCOS, Post partum, Pregnancy, Self Care, Thyroid, Women’s Health

Breakfast – A Game Changer for Fertility and Hormone Health by Kristy Wiseman (Dietitian)

Breakfast may not be everyone’s favourite, but it is mine, and it should be yours too!The first meal of the day (aka breakfast) plays a vital role in boosting fertility and supporting hormone health. What you eat in the morning can set the…

Baby, Endometriosis, Estrogen, Exercises, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Osteopathy, Ovulation, PCOS, Pregnancy, Self Care, Women’s Health

Let’s Talk Fertility with Dr Jacqui Quinn (Osteopath)

Now I’m no green thumb but I do know that a seedling needs good soil to thrive, similarly our bodies need the right foundation to grow new life.Here are two things to consider:Pelvic CareThe main pelvic organs involved in reproduction are…

BBT, Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle is the key to assessing your health and your fertility. Knowing when you ovulate and the quality of your ovulation really is the pinnacle of understanding your chances of conceiving, diagnosing causes of infertility…

Acupuncture, Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, Progesterone, Women’s Health

The Pill Does Not ‘Regulate’ Your Period.

I hear this often. It is usually in the first consult when I ask if you've been on The Pill before and many women say, "yes, from 16 years old to 'regulate' my cycle". Most often, the pill is used to reduce bleeding, improve acne, reduce…

Acupuncture, Fertility, IVF, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, Post partum, Progesterone, Thyroid, Women’s Health

Acupuncture and Your Thyroid

In Chinese medicine, the thyroid doesn't exist. Well not as an organ, more as a series of functions. Very important functions. Especially for fertility (and infertility), pregnancy, post partum and ongoing hormone regulation. This can,…