Fertility
Diminished Ovarian Reserve: What It Means For Your Fertility
Diminished Ovarian Reserve is one of the most common infertility diagnoses, so this week we’re answering your questions about it. What does Diminished Ovarian Reserve mean? Your ovarian reserve refers to the number and quality of your eggs, called oocytes. To have a diminished ovarian reserve means that the number and quality of your…
Read MoreMiscarriage and Coping With Loss
Let’s unpack miscarriage. Today we want to dive a little deeper into pregnancy loss with you. This can be a very difficult topic to talk about. We were so moved by Chrissy Teigen’s bravery this past October, when she shared her pregnancy loss with the world (Chrissy, we’re still sending you love!). Until you’ve…
Read MoreDoes My Prenatal Vitamin Have Everything I Need?
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, making sure you’re getting the right combination of vitamins and supplements in your prenatal is exceptionally important. Unfortunately, not all prenatals are created equally, so this page is dedicated to helping you decode the label on your package so you can make the best choice…
Read MoreRace & Fertility: An Overview For Black Women
Let’s be clear, the medical profession is in no way exempt from the issues of systemic racism that plague American society. A quick Google search on the topic of medical racism can reveal the many ways in which Black individuals in America suffer in the process of pursuing medical attention. At Binto, we believe…
Read MoreWhat Are Uterine Fibroids?
This week, we’re discussing uterine fibroids and their effects on your body. Let’s dive in! What Are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are muscular growths in your uterus that often appear during a woman’s childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas, they are usually benign and rarely become cancerous. Fibroids can range in size from so small…
Read MoreThe Replenish! Series: DHA Omega-3
This summer, we’re focusing on replenishing. Need a good place to start? Welcome to the Replenish! Series, a collection of articles written to spotlight certain supplements and the role they play in maintaining the health of your body. Let’s dive in! This week: boosting brain health with DHA Omega-3 What are Omega-3s? Omega-3s…
Read MoreWhat Are Uterine Polyps?
This week, we’ll explain what uterine polyps are, why they form, and what to do about them What is a uterine polyp? Uterine polyps are growths on the inner walls of the uterus. They range in size from a sesame seed to a golf ball, and usually attach to the uterine wall with a…
Read MoreSupplements For Male Fertility: What You Need To Know
Today’s blog is for the men in your lives, because both men and women can benefit from supplements to boost their fertility. If you, or someone you know, is trying to have a baby, this is a good article to share with all parties involved! Today, we will break down our recommendations for men’s fertility…
Read MoreHow Therapy Can Help With Infertility: A Conversation With Perri Shaw Borish
This week, Binto sat down with Perri Shaw Borish, MSS, LCSW, BCD, a psychotherapist practicing in Philadelphia, PA with over 15 years of experience in Maternal Mental Health. She treats a range of issues across the reproductive journey including anxiety and depression, postpartum anxiety and depression, fertility challenges, and birth trauma. We talked to her…
Read MoreDoes Birth Control Cause Infertility?
Birth control can be an incredible resource for women who are not ready to start a family yet but plan to have one in the future. However, with outdated information, muddled facts and urban legends, there is a lot of misinformation circulating on the topic of hormonal birth control. If having a family is a…
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