Fertility Research Updates: AMH, PCOS, Vitamin D, Periods and the Lunar Cycle

Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, and periods and the lunar cycle. Dr. Crawford has a masters degree in clinical research, so staying up to date on the latest data is something she is very passionate about. You can't make decisions on data you don't know.

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1. I'm trying to conceive while postpartum and my period has not returned. Do you have any tips?
2. When does the placenta take over and when do you typically transition off taking progesterone and estrogen from an embryo transfer?
3. can high intensity exercise be a cause of a luteal phase defect?

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Studies reviewed:

1. Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and antimüllerian hormone levels in a cohort of African-American women Subramanian, Anita et al. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 642 - 650
2. The menstrual cycle is influenced by weekly and lunar rhythms Ecochard, René et al. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 651 - 659
3. Antimüllerian hormone level predicts ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with clomiphene and metformin Komorowski, Allison S. et al.Fertility and Sterility, Volume 121, Issue 4, 660 - 668

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