If you’ve ever been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, you know how frustrating that lack of clarity is. Not having a concrete example for why your body isn’t doing the one thing you want it to do can feel so defeating — and in some ways, when there’s no medical cause that experts can point to, it puts even more pressure on the patient to fix the problem.  Speaking of vague, tough-to-understand medical issues: Enter inflammation. Inflammation has become something of a buzzword, both on social media and in real life. But despite how often it...

You may have heard about Ozempic in the news recently. Discussion around the drug gives the impression that it’s a quick way to get “Hollywood thin," with some even dubbing it the “diet plan of the one percent." But Ozempic was not created for this purpose — it’s actually a drug used to treat diabetes, and it plays a vital role in helping some people manage the disease. As Ozempic makes more and more headlines, it’s important to discuss its safety during pregnancy — and pinpoint the best way for people who use these drugs to...

Email newsletters are the go-to way for many people to stay up-to-date with the latest news, trends, and information. For women in particular, email newsletters have become a valuable resource for receiving content on various topics, from career advice and health and wellness tips to fashion and entertainment news. The best email newsletters are the ones you don't leave unread — the ones you actually look forward to reading every time it slides into your inbox. With so many newsletters available, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've compiled a...

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for any amount of time, chances are good that you know the importance of taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid during the preconception period. But when you’re struggling to conceive, additional fertility supplements – like CoQ10 and DHEA – may begin taking up space on your nightstand. With endless information out there about the benefits of various ingredients, you may be wondering “How much is too much?” or “Which supplements should I avoid taking together?”   Supplement combinations to avoid when TTC It’s important to understand how supplements might...

You may have heard the saying that a “cold uterus” can cause infertility. This dates all the way back to Traditional Chinese Medicine and is grounded in the idea that a thin uterine lining does not respond appropriately to hormones. In her book, The Infertility Cure, Dr. Randine Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist holding a Ph.D in alternative medicine, describes the second half of the menstrual cycle (when we are praying for that successful implantation!) as the Yang phase, and notes that “[l]ike fuel for the body’s incubator, progesterone is warming and therefore Yang in nature.”...

Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or just want to learn more about your reproductive health, there’s no denying that knowledge is power when it comes to our fertility. That’s why, this holiday season, Rescripted has put together “12 Days of Fertility Facts,” to help you feel in the know and more at ease about your options for growing your family, either now or in the future.  12 Fertility Facts 1. Synthetic Chemicals Did you know the average person comes into contact with over 500 synthetic chemicals daily in their home? Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs),...