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~ Infertility Awareness Month ~
June is Infertility Awareness Month, and Father’s Day is this Sunday. We wish you a wonderful Father’s Day! Unfortunately, many patients who want to be fathers (or mothers) struggle with infertility.
Did you know that at least 1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility, and male infertility causes up to half of all cases of infertility?
Our latest article reviews several botanicals that naturally boost reproductive health and fertility in men, while our Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel, the best test panel to assess female fertility and reproductive health, is in the spotlight below!
~ June News Article ~
Infertility affects millions of couples globally. Many factors, including infections, hormonal disorders, immune system concerns, and exposure to toxins, can disrupt the male reproductive system and cause male infertility.
Fortunately, modern clinical research offers impressive evidence that Ginger, Ashwagandha, and Maca may significantly boost male fertility.
For example, one clinical study that included 19 – 40-year-old men with infertility demonstrated the use of supplemental ginger daily for three months resulted in:
- Reduced DNA damage (DNA fragmentation)
- Increased serum glutathione, LH, FSH, and testosterone levels
- Increased total sperm count by ~ 16.2%
- Increased sperm motility by ~ 47.3%
- Increased sperm viability by ~ 40.7%
- Increased total semen volume by ~ 36%
Prescribe a clinically effective treatment protocol for male infertility that includes evidence-based botanical medicine after reading our latest article:
Natural Treatment Options for Male Infertility
~ Top Test Panel Spotlight ~
The DiagnosTechs Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel is a non-invasive, painless, and convenient saliva test that evaluates the hormones involved in female reproductive function. Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle; therefore, testing on only one day will not provide a complete representation of the dynamic hormone balance throughout the cycle.
With the Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel, eleven (11) separate saliva samples are collected during an entire menstrual cycle to determine the underlying cause of symptoms.
The Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel screens for:
- Hormonal imbalances, including estrogen dominance, that may contribute to PMS
- Factors contributing to infertility, such as luteal phase deficit, anovulation, and PCOS
- The approximate day of ovulation
- Inadvertent or excessive hormone exposures that may cause irregular cycles or other symptoms
- Underlying hormonal abnormalities associated with painful or heavy menses
- Early indicators of perimenopause
- Sub-optimal pituitary signaling and function
Why Test Saliva Instead of Blood?
Saliva, which can be conveniently and painlessly collected at home, offers an opportunity for the direct measurement of the functional, bioactive, free hormone levels. In the blood, most hormones are bound to proteins and inactive. A free hormone level in serum is only a calculation, not a direct measurement. In saliva the hormones are directly measured in their free and bioavailable state.
This article reviews the additional Benefits of Saliva Hormone Testing!
The Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel may help determine the underlying cause of:
- Irregular or painful periods
- Infertility or miscarriage
- Premenstrual syndrome (mood changes, breast tenderness, water retention, pelvic cramping)
- Low libido
- Facial hair growth
- Acne
- Migraines
- Any recurring symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle
The Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel can be ordered to:
- Determine baseline hormone levels while healthy or symptomatic
- Monitor hormone levels during a treatment protocol to confirm clinical efficacy or adjust the protocol if indicated
Expanded Cycling Female Hormone Panel ~ Sample Report |
~ A Quick Reminder ~
Our Provider Portal offers several invaluable resources:
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Sample Reports, including the Expanded Adrenal Stress Index Panel
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Provider Tools, such as:
- Treatment Considerations to Support the Androgen Pathway
- Male Fertility – Clinical Update – Webinar Notes
- Female Fertility – Clinical Update – Webinar Notes
- Relative Estrogen Dominance – Summary of Treatment Options
- PCOS Identification and Treatment – Webinar Notes
- Treatment Options for Women with Hyperandrogenism
Provider Portal
~ We look forward to hearing from you! ~
If you have questions or need to order test kits, please call 1-800-878-3787 or email [email protected] at your earliest convenience. You may also log in to your account directly to order test kits.
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Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Pacific Time (Except for major holidays)
We will be closed:
- Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19th
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4th
