Fertility
How Does Stress Affect Your Fertility?
Stress comes in many forms. A fight with a family member. Looming deadlines at work. An unfair boss. Financial worries. You probably already know how stress can affect you physically. For example, maybe you tend to over-eat when stressed; or perhaps you don’t eat at all. But there’s another sneaky side effect of stress on…
Read MoreHow Does PCOS Affect Fertility?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Symptoms include infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, as well as excess male hormone (androgen) levels. “Some woman may experience acne and unusual/extra hair growth, but this does not happen to all women with PCOS,” says Dr. Lori…
Read MoreThe Modern STD Epidemic: What Does That Mean for Fertility?
The STD Epidemic According to the CDC, 2017 brought in a record high number of STD cases in the United States. We’re looking at 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alone (1). Our nation is at the point where the public health community is referring to our state as an “STD Epidemic”. In…
Read MoreSurrogate or Gestational Carrier? There’s a Difference
For months on end we saw the headlines: “Kim Kardashian Surrogate Makes Appearance” “Kardashian Surrogate Revealed” “Why Kim Used Surrogate for Baby No. 3” The problem? Media outlets needs to be very careful when using the term “surrogate.” I know what you’re thinking: does it really matter which word we use? In a legal context,…
Read MoreEgg Freezing: Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and OB-GYN Explains
We sat down with Dr. Maureen Kelly to discuss the benefits and potential challenges one may encounter when considering egg freezing. Dr. Kelly is the Medical Director of Society Hill Reproductive Medicine, a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and leader in the field of egg freezing. BINTO: First, can you give us a quick…
Read MoreWhy Hormone Levels are NOT the Best Predictor of Fertility
Our board of scientists and medical professionals formulated a variety of supplements to promote fertility. Our BINTO CoQ10 antioxidant supports egg quality in women, which is vital in conception. We all like the ability to make a choice of what we want, when we want it. This applies to something as simple as planning…
Read MoreRecurrent Miscarriages: Causes, Tests, and Solutions
Miscarriage can be a difficult experience both physically and emotionally. A small percentage of women (usually only 1%), will have two or more miscarriages in their lifetime. This is referred to as repeated pregnancy loss or recurrent miscarriages. Building a Healthy Foundation for Pregnancy Prenatal vitamins are essential to a healthy pregnancy. BINTO’s prenatal is…
Read MoreHow the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Process Works
Preparing your body for IVF? Take your BINTO prenatal vitamin daily, containing at least 400 mcg of folic acid. During IVF your body will start to bloat from the hormones you are injecting, so we definitely recommend taking a probiotic, too. It will help with the bloating, your overall gut health, and your vaginal health…
Read MoreAm I Pregnant or Not? Chemical & Molar Pregnancies
Like most things in the world, pregnancies can face complications. You may find yourself asking: Am I actually pregnant, or is this something else? We want you to know that if anything goes awry, you’re not alone. Chemical Pregnancy Chemical pregnancies account for 50- 75% of all miscarriages- that includes natural conception and IVF (1).…
Read MoreCauses of Infertility in Men: Lesser Known Risks
Today is all about the men in your lives. If you’re planning on having kids soon (or in the future) you may want to send this blog post to your partner. Or- maybe you know a friend or relative who should give this a read. Either way, they’ll thank you. We’ve written on male fertility…
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