Episode 104: Infertility with Dr. Andrea Hilborn - a podcast by Cassie Dionne, PT
from 2020-11-15T16:38:03
Dr. Andrea Hilborn is a naturopathic doctor who has been in practice since 2011, with a focus on hormones and fertility. Her office is located in downtown Kingston, ON. In addition to her passion of hormones and fertility, Dr. Andrea is a mom, a bookwork and houseplant enthusiast.
Episode Notes:
1:55 - What is a Naturopath?
3:43 - Problems can actually start much earlier than we think
5:35 - How Dr. Andrea became interested in fertility
7:55 - What is fertility?
8:29 - How common is infertility?
9:27 - Thinking of starting a family? What you think about.
13:15 - A bit about ovulation
15:45 - The effect of age on fertility
18:50 - When is it considered infertility?
25:16 - Common reasons couples struggle to get pregnant
27:03 - Early pregnancy losses - common causes
28:09 - Do we ever get an answer as to why we are experiencing infertility?
30:25 - What can couples look at to improve conception?
40:43 - Do we know the success rate of natural interventions?
42:16 - How long after trying to conceive should we look at assisted methods for conception?
43:30 - Is naturopathic medicine covered under insurance?
44:30 - The menstrual cycle is really like a vital sign/what can affect your mesntrual cycle
50:18 - Early pregnancy loss
52:45 - Resources for pregnancy loss
53:45 - Words of advice for those seeking assisted methods for conception
54:50 - Long term health beyond fertility
57:10 - Where to find Dr. Andrea
58:04 - Top tips or homework for those trying to conceive
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