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You’ve done your research – you’re now looking for a fertility Acupuncturist to help you on your fertility journey. Read this article and discover everything you need to find the right person for your journey.
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Male fertility is half of the equation — but it often gets half the attention. When a couple is struggling to conceive, the focus frequently lands on the woman: her cycle, her hormones, her appointments. The man goes for a semen analysis, gets a number, and often...
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Are you over-due and considering acupuncture for labour induction? Read this article and get the facts as to whether acupuncture for labour induction is right for you. Using acupuncture to induce labour has been going on for a very long time. However, the mechanisms...
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If you’ve spent any time researching fertility supplements, you already know how overwhelming it can be. Walk into any health food store or spend twenty minutes online and you’ll find hundreds of products, each claiming to be exactly what you need. The...
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Egg quality is one of the most talked-about topics in fertility — and for good reason. The quality of a woman’s eggs plays a central role in fertilization, embryo development, and ultimately, pregnancy success. It’s also one of the areas where supplement...
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A Note Before We Begin PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) is one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in women’s health. If you’ve recently received this diagnosis, you may be surprised — many women with PMOS have regular periods, no obvious...
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Endometriosis is one of the most painful and misunderstood conditions in women’s health. For many women, the journey to diagnosis takes years — and once diagnosed, the path forward isn’t always clear. Surgery and hormonal therapies remain the primary...
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You’ve done the tests. Everything came back normal. Your cycle is regular. Your hormone levels look fine. Your partner’s semen analysis is within range. The fertility specialist has reviewed everything and delivered what is, for many couples, one of the...
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There are few experiences in the fertility journey as isolating and heartbreaking as recurrent pregnancy loss. Each loss carries its own grief. And when it happens more than once, it brings with it a particular kind of fear — not just the fear of loss, but the fear of...
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If you have recently received a low AMH result, you may have been told that your ovarian reserve is diminished — and that time is not on your side. That conversation is one of the hardest in fertility medicine. The numbers feel definitive. The language — “low...
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This article explains how acupuncture fits into each stage of assisted reproduction, what the research shows, and what working with me actually looks like. Going through fertility treatments is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding experiences a person...
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In my 20 years of working with fertility patients, a thin uterine lining is one of the most frustrating things I see people navigate — and one of the most emotionally devastating. Here is why it is so hard: by the time a thin lining becomes the issue, everything else...
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When I first started working in the fertility space, preimplantation genetic testing did not exist as a clinical option. The technology simply wasn’t there. Today, it is offered routinely at virtually every fertility clinic in Canada — regardless of age,...
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Period pain is one of the most common reasons women seek out acupuncture — and one of the most rewarding conditions to treat. Whether your pain has been dismissed as “just cramps” or you’ve been managing it with ibuprofen for years, there are...
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What is Pre and Post Transfer Acupuncture? Pre and post transfer acupuncture refers to acupuncture treatments performed on the same day as your embryo transfer — one session before the transfer and one after. The goal is to support your body’s receptivity to...
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You’ve just been told your baby is in a breech position. Maybe you’re 35 weeks along and your midwife or OB mentioned it at your last appointment. Maybe you’ve been googling ever since. And somewhere in that search, you came across the word...
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If you’re looking for a safe, natural approach to help you and your family members reduce allergy symptoms, toss away those expensive anti-histamines and consider visiting an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. Having a family pet is an...
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Going through fertility treatments? If you haven’t had this test yet, ask your doctor when you can get it and know how fertile you really are!
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When I’m in the clinic and I explain to a new client that I will be doing some needles in the ears today, I often get an odd look. I then point out my oversized auricular (ear) acupuncture (AA) chart on the wall and I inform them that there are over 200 acupuncture...
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If you’re trying to figure out how IVF funding works in Ontario, you’re not alone — and you’re probably confused. The information is scattered. Government websites are thorough but dense. Fertility clinic FAQs naturally focus on their own programs....
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PCOS has a new name — and it changes everything. As of May 2026, the condition is officially called PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The new name better reflects what’s actually happening in the body — a complex hormonal and metabolic condition...
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PQQ — also known as pyrroloquinoline quinone — has been one of the more talked-about fertility supplements for several years now. I’ve been recommending it to clients for a long time and have watched its popularity grow steadily, particularly among women focused...
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Acupuncture is a regulated healthcare profession in Ontario. To practice acupuncture legally in Ontario, you need to be a registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) with the College of Traditional Chinese...
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Comparing the Two Types of Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) The vagus nerve is one of the main communication highways between your brain and your body. It plays a key role in regulating heart rate, digestion, inflammation, mood, and your stress response....
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Understanding Digestion and Stress: When the Gut Feels What the Mind Carries Digestive symptoms are among the most common — and most misunderstood — effects of chronic stress. Bloating. Irregular bowel movements. Stomach discomfort before meetings. Loss of appetite...
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Acupuncture for Insomnia in Toronto: Understanding Sleep, Stress, and the Path Back to Rest Sleep isn’t passive…not exactly. If you’re lying awake at 3 a.m. — mind racing, body exhausted but stubbornly alert — you already know that insomnia is more than just...
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Understanding Anxiety: When the Alarm System Stays Sensitive Anxiety is often misunderstood. It’s not simply “worrying too much.” It is not a character flaw. And it’s not something that can always be resolved by thinking differently. Anxiety is a nervous system...
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Understanding Stress: When the Body Stays in “On” Mode Stress is not inherently harmful. In fact, it’s necessary. It helps us meet deadlines, respond to emergencies, and navigate challenges. The stress response is designed to be short-lived and adaptive. The problem...
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Nutrition, Supplementation, and the Stress Response Proper nutrition and supplementation are pivotal for better anxiety, sleep & stress. When someone is struggling with anxiety, poor sleep, or chronic stress, the conversation often turns toward the mind. But long...
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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine & the Nervous System Adding Chinese herbal medicine to your Acupuncture treatment: Herbal medicine has been used within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years…longer than Acupuncture by far. Historically,...
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Acupuncture & the Nervous System Does Acupuncture Really Influence Our Nervous System? Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, but our understanding of how it works continues to evolve. Today, we’re able to verify its effects not only through...
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Heart Rate Variability: What Does It All Mean? You've heard about HRV but what does it mean when it comes to your stress levels? Understanding your HRV might be a helpful tool when it comes to your stress – and how best to manage it. In this article,...
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The Perceived Stress Scale The Most Widely Used Stress Scale Around the World The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a widely used questionnaire designed to assess how stressful life feels to you over the past month. Rather than focusing on specific events, it looks at...
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The Hamilton Anxiety Scale A Self-Reflection Exercise for Those With Anxiety The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) is one of the most widely used clinical tools for assessing anxiety severity. While it is traditionally administered by trained clinicians, self-reflection...
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Neuromodulation Regulating the Nervous System The International Neuromodulation Society states that neuromodulation is the “alteration of nerve activity through targeted delivery of a stimulus such as electrical stimulation to specific neurological sites in the...
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Whole - Body Approach to Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Regulation Vagus nerve stimulation treatments are offered by Drew at his clinic. You’ve been feeling stressed. After consulting with Dr. Google, you’ve come across the vagus...
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Book Your Treatment! To book with RMT, Tia Kastrinos: Book with Tia To book with RMT, Kelly Glynn: Book with Kelly To book with Acupuncturist, Drew Nesbitt: Book with...
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Are you an Acupuncturist, ND or RMT looking for part-time clinic space? Is women’s health a large part of your interest? A unique opportunity for ND(s), Acupuncturists or RMT’s to run their practice in an already established clinic right on the Danforth. Drew...
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Acupuncture Education – A Confusing Topic People who search for Acupuncture services in Ontario tend to get a little confused as to which Acupuncture provider is best suited for their health issue. Many regulated healthcare practitioners are permitted to provide...
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Extras You Get When You Work With Drew Apart from seeing Drew for an in-depth initial consultation for your fertility concern – all in-person fertility clients of Drew receive a “Health Summary” after their initial visit. An extra that is fairly unique to Drew....
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When you arrive at Drew’s clinic – you will be greeted by Drew! Drew runs his clinic all on his own so you will often see him sitting at his reception desk when you arrive. If you arrive and no one is there – don’t worry! Drew is working with...
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Acupuncture – A Modern Approach Although I still love the interesting and poetic theories behind Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I find myself leaning more on the modern applications of Acupuncture when it comes to fertility treatments. I like knowing that...
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All About Drew With over 20 years experience as a successful registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in Toronto, you can rest assured that you are in safe and capable hands with Drew for any of your fertility concerns. The vast...
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Follow @AcuMasterclass for updates! There are over 400 acupuncture points; however, most acupuncturists typically use 40 points or less! Find out which points are the most commonly used – how to locate them – and when it’s best to use them....
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On October 17, 2018, Canada legalized marijuana. Sounds like the perfect time to look into the research on whether marijuana use can affect fertility! What impact does marijuana have on fertility rates? Can marijuana use affect a pregnancy? What happens to sperm...
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Everything you wanted to know about PCOS and the supplements which can help. Read this article to get a better understanding of how PCOS affects your fertility and the most commonly researched supplement to help.
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CoQ10 is being used in fertility clinics in an effort to improve egg quality in women going through for IVF…find out why!
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Most people struggling with infertility are aware that it takes up to 3 months to mature both egg and sperm. Maintaining a healthy diet and a proper supplement regime during these pivotal months may help improve your fertility success. If you are in self isolation...
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For those struggling with infertility, you have likely come across some information about how acupuncture may be able to help you conceive. In fact, fertility acupuncture is becoming so popular that many medical fertility clinics are now hiring acupuncturists to work...
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In a study published in the journal of Fertility and Sterility in 2002, it was discovered that acupuncture with IVF, when performed before and after the transfer, increased the rates of conception 1. Since that time, more and more studies have been done on the...
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Many couples who are trying to conceive are worried about how caffeine may be affecting their fertility… and for good reason. But how much is too much?
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A recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology (June 2011) looked at the IVF outcomes of over 1700 women from 2007 to 2010 in an effort to see if women with high BMI’s (Body Mass Index) had a reduced chance of conception.
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I wrote an article about how the Ontario government was considering partial coverage for IVF patients a few years ago (see below) – well, the wait is over! Actually, the wait was over a few months ago but things are still being ironed out with this complicated...
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For women suffering from infertility, being diagnosed with PCOS can be a very difficult pill to swallow to say the least. However, a recent study has revealed that women with this common health condition may have an advantage with respects to ovarian reserve compared...
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More and more research is investigating the effects of supplements for the treatment of infertility; particularly on egg quality. In this recent study published in the journal Gynecological Endocrinology (April 2011), researchers looked at the effect of myo inositol...
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Male infertility is more common than most people think. One of the reasons why men have poor sperm is due to oxidative stress. Typical sources of oxidative stressors include the following: Diet – high amounts of animal protein, sugar, hydrogenated fats and not...
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“Grace is a 37 year old female who used to love her work and was a riot at get-togethers. However, ever since her promotion, she has found that stress has increased to the point that she experiences strange feelings in her chest. Increased heart rate (palpitations)...
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Many people practise acupuncture in Ontario but how do you know that they are properly qualified? When it’s you or your family’s health on the line, asking the right questions before you get treated will keep you safe, make for more effective treatments and will save you money!
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A May 2010 study from the journal Nature Neuroscience explains why acupuncture is effective for pain relief.
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Find out what lifestyle factors pose the greatest threat to sperm health…the answer may surprise you!
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Read about the scientist, Dr. Bruce Pomeranz, who discovered the role of endorphins in acupuncture and how it proves that acupuncture can decrease your pain.
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A recent “tweet” came through from Dr. Andrew Weil which talks about how acupuncture in the ear can reduce back pain during pregnancy.
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According to a December 2009 article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, acupuncture is just as effective as medication when trying to reduce the side effects (hot flashes) of chemotherapy. Read on to find out more.
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A must-have for all people who want to get pregnant…Drew summarizes what recent research is saying about foods and how they impact your fertility.
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An important summary of today’s most useful natural menopause health secrets…if you are close to menopause or are right in the middle of it, this report was made for you.
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Clinic Space for Rent – Danforth & Coxwell Are you a pair healthcare practitioners looking for part-time clinic space? Are you hoping to get your practice off the ground but prefer the safety net of sharing the expenses with another colleague? Part-time...
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Many factors influence egg quality (age, health status, genetics etc.), find out how long it may take for your egg quality to improve and why egg quality is so important.
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Irregular periods are common among females but can be a problem if they occur often…especially when trying to conceive. Regulating your periods naturally with acupuncture, herbal medicine, proper diet and supplement advice will give your body what it needs to create a healthy, consistent period; optimizing your chances at conceiving.
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Luteal Phase Defects (LPD’s) are a common problem among those trying to conceive. However, some women may not even realize if this is occuring. Read on to find out more about LPD’s and how you can discover if it is happening with your cycle.
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Dysmenorrhea Supplementation Suggestions Fish Oil – take 1 cap, twice daily with food every day. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids reduces the symptom intensity of primary dysmenorrhea. Supplementation of these fats was sufficient enough to decrease the...
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Idiopathic infertility (unknown cause), is the most frustrating diagnosis given to couples trying to conceive. Read on to find out why it may be happening and what can be done about it.
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Find out more about how this common cause of infertility starts and how it can be treated naturally with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition.
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Endometriosis can be an excrutiating condition which occurs during menstruation. Read on to find out more about this condition and how Drew can help.
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Stress affects us all and if not kept in check, stress will cause havoc on our health. Read this article which Drew wrote for a popular online medical resource company to see how acupuncture can help.
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If you are suffering from pain and have not tried acupuncture, read this article from Harvard professor and anesthesiologist, Dr. Lucy Chen, and find out what some pain specialists are saying about the pain relieving effects of acupuncture.
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Print and complete the appropriate intake form at home to save time before your appointment. Female Fertility Health History Form- for females looking for natural fertility enhancement (includes nutritional consulting) Male Fertility Health History form – for...
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion on the acupuncture point Zhiyin BL-67 to correct breech presentation. 130 women having their first baby (primigravidas) at 33 gestation received moxibustion to Zhiyin Bl 67 while 130 women, also primigravidas, received no intervention.
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Vitamin D have always been well-known for its beneficial role in bone health, but it is now seen to play a role in the prevention of a number of diseases like multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, prostate cancer, type II diabetes, chronic pain and colon cancer.
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Tools of the TCM Practitioner Acupuncture is undoubtedly the most common tool used by TCM practitioners. It is best explained as the insertion of hair-thin needles in specific locations on the body; these locations are commonly referred to as acupuncture points....
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is well known for effectively treating pain conditions like arthritic knees and sore backs but many are surprised that TCM is extremely effective at treating common gynaecological problems such as dysmenorrhea.
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Acupuncture has been used for centuries for the management of pain. Read this article to find out why.
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“How does acupuncture really work?” this is by far the most common question in any acupuncture clinic. However, most clients don’t realize how incredibly difficult it is to answer. There are no simple answers when it comes to explaining how acupuncture works...
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Discover why acupuncture is fast becoming the most popular natural therapy to increase fertility rates for both males and females.
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The Toronto natural fertility clinic for men and women who want to improve their chances of conception. If you are seeking safe, natural solutions to infertility, menstrual concerns or male factor fertility issues, you have come to the right place. Contact Toronto...
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Read this article to discover how integrating Chinese medicine and acupuncture with your fertility treatments and improve your chances.
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Discover how you can increase the success of your IVF attempt with acupuncture. Acupuncture Before (and after) Your IVF Transfer Much of the recent acupuncture research has focused on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization). An...
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Save time before your appointment! Print and complete the appropriate intake form before your appointment with Drew. Female Fertility Health History Form- for females looking for natural fertility enhancement (includes nutritional consulting) Male Fertility Health...
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