Dr. Veronica Tilden
Focus on Vibrant Health
Steve has done 3 sperm tests (semen analyses) as recommended, just to be sure. He can hardly believe it. Can he really have a fertility problem? All three tests indicate that he has a low sperm count. Now he is wondering how to increase sperm count, a subject he never contemplated before. He has always […]
Michelle is becoming a pro at knowing when her most fertile days occur. She has been charting her basal body temperature (BBT) and signs of fertility for 3 months, and is feeling comfortable with understanding her body and what it is telling her. She loves seeing the pattern unfold each month on her fertility chart […]
Tom and Sarah have been trying to conceive for over a year. Sarah finally asked her gynecologist for help, and to both of their surprise they learned that the problem might be Tom’s. When he had a thorough exam by his primary care doctor, Tom found out he has a varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel). He hadn’t even […]
Sophia and Patrick are smart, and want to do everything they can to maximize their health before and during pregnancy. They want a healthy, happy baby and want the pregnancy to go well. They also want to get pregnant easily. So they have decided not just to believe the hype of the prenatal vitamin company […]
The first 2 simple steps to success in trying to conceive are: 1. Learn to understand your menstrual cycle and 2. Maximize your health
Greg is shocked to find he may have a fertility problem. When couples are trying to conceive and cannot, half of the time the man has a problem. Causes of male infertility commonly include low sperm count and varicocele.
Amanda swallowed a handful of pills, hoping she is doing something to help herself. However, supplements may actually not be safe or effective. Learn about optimal nutrition, and how to get the nutrients you need from whole foods.
Laura wants a quick and easy way to know the best time to get pregnant. What she needs is an Ovulation Predictor Kit (OPK). It is simple to use, just pee on the stick and read the result. A positive lets you know now is the best time to conceive.
Her friends are having babies, and Helen is getting discouraged. She did some reading and found out that the most fertile time is when you ovulate. So, exactly when does ovulation occur? Read more to find out.