Episode 104: Infertility with Dr. Andrea Hilborn

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