Perimenopause Webinar: Lab Testing and Acupuncture in the Second Spring 2/26/26 6:30pm
Perimenopause is having a moment—and we’re talking about it! This hormone transition can start 4–7 years before menopause, bringing changes that may feel confusing or overwhelming. Whether you’re deep in the “peri” experience or simply curious about how to prepare, this webinar will give you the insights and tools you need to navigate this transition […]
Fertility Webinar: Lab Testing and Acupuncture for Conception 2/25/26 12pm
Explore both Western and Eastern approaches to fertility. You’ll gain practical tools and insights to help you feel empowered, confident, and supported—no matter where you are in your journey. All genders welcome, partners too. In this one-hour free webinar, you’ll learn: Why ovulation is key: Understand the importance of testing specific hormones before and after […]
What’s Your Hormone Type?
In Chinese medicine there is no single word for hormones. Instead, we look at someone’s pattern – a group of symptoms that tell a story, that help us understand your tendencies and where your body needs the most support. This lens can be especially helpful if you’ve been told everything looks “normal,” yet you feel […]
5 Commonly Missed Tests for Preconception, Fertility and IVF
If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, you may have consulted your doctor about your fertility challenges. Chances are your doctor ran a blood test on the second or third day of your cycle, and maybe they looked at a few general labs too. Lab results that come back normal or […]
Yes, You Can Test Your Hormones in Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the topic of conversation everywhere I look these days. And I know I am not the only one – so many of my friends and patients want to know if they are in perimenopause. And many have been given the message by their providers- our hormones fluctuate so much in perimenopause that it’s […]
Acupuncture for IVF Success: What the Research Says About Timing and Protocols
If you’re preparing for IVF, you may have heard that acupuncture can help. This blog answers the most common questions we hear about acupuncture and IVF, including how it works, which cycles may benefit, how many sessions are helpful, and when to start treatment. We’ll start with a look at how the research has shaped […]
Inside the Reproductive Microbiome: A Three-Part Series About Fertility, Testing & Treatment
Part 1: Understanding the Landscape “Tiny Ecosystems, Big Impact: What We Know About the Reproductive Microbiome and Fertility” A note on gender and language: the word “female” is used to refer to anyone, of any gender identity, who has a uterus and/or a vagina. A glossary of terms is included at the end of this […]
Chasing the Wrong Kind of Success + My Latest Peri/Menopause Interview!
I personally love entering a new year having reflected on the year before. I have two new resolutions—new to me, that is. The first is to wrap up work and personal projects by dinner so that I can spend quality time with my husband and boys, and savor some “me” time. For years I have […]
Menopause Book Club Replay + Fullscript Sale
Happy Thanksgiving Week! I hope you’re enjoying a cozy week filled with rest and gratitude. My cup is full after celebrating my birthday with friends and family, along with a quick trip to Refuge during school hours :). I turned 49, which means, of course, that next year is the big 5-0! A few years […]
Interview:At-Home IUI and Fertility for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents with Marea Goodman, LM, CPM.
Marea Goodman is a midwife and co-author of the book Baby Making for Everybody: Family Building and Fertility for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents. Marea describes some of the joys and challenges of the fertility journey for queer and solo parents. They walk us through the process of at-home intrauterine insemination (IUI), discuss frozen vs. fresh sperm, and when multiple inseminations per cycle may be useful.
