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Dr. Kim Garbedian

Women's Health & Fertility Doctor
Board Certified OBGYN・REI
Education and Empowerment - Not Medical Advice

12/29/2025

As the darkest day of the year approaches, this is your reminder to stay on top of your Vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D plays a key role in fertility, and levels can be easily measured with a blood test. Safe sun exposure, fatty fish, and supplements are all great ways to support healthy levels.

This post is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Speak with your doctor to see if you should have your Vitamin D levels tested or start supplementation.

12/22/2025

The holidays can be complicated when you’re trying to build a family. If this season feels heavy, that makes sense. You’re allowed to protect your energy.

💛 Do a “Vibe Check” before heading to an event. Check in with yourself - if your “social battery” is at 10%, give yourself permission to stay home and order takeout instead.

💛 Establish a support signal with your partner so they know when you’ve reached your limit.

💛 Set a time window for scrolling or take a social media holiday.

💛 Hold space for whatever emotions show up.

💛 Focus on small, grounding moments that bring peace.

💛 Prepare short, polite answers to personal questions

💛 Book a “Reset Day” for after the holidays to prioritize your own recovery and self-care.

There’s no single “right” way to move through this season. Protecting your mental health is part of fertility care, not separate from it. Be gentle with yourself, lean on support where you can, and remember you don’t have to carry this alone.

12/19/2025

Trying to conceive (TTC) often means making small, mindful adjustments. We all love to cozy up with a warm drink when it’s cold outside, but if you’re trying to conceive , it’s a good time to check your caffeine intake.

Remember, moderation is key!

12/17/2025

If you have PCOS and skip periods, read this.

Going months without bleeding can mean the lining is getting ongoing estrogen exposure without regular progesterone.

Why it matters:
➡️ Without regular progesterone, the uterine lining can keep building instead of shedding.

➡️ This can lead to heavy bleeding, prolonged bleeding, or unpredictable spotting.

➡️ Over time, unopposed estrogen can lead to endometrial overgrowth (hyperplasia). Hyperplasia is important because it is treatable and preventable.

You might still bleed sometimes, but it can be irregular spotting or heavy bleeding, and it does not always mean the lining is “reset” in a healthy, predictable way.

What you can do (ways to bring on safe, regular bleeding or protect the lining):

➡️ If no bleed for 45 to 60 days, talk to your doctor.

➡️ Ask about: cyclic progesterone (withdrawal bleed), hormone IUD, or the birth control pill (if not TTC)

➡️ If TTC: ask about letrozole ovulation induction + monitoring

➡️ Ask if metformin is right for you (especially with insulin resistance)

➡️ Heavy bleeding? Check iron and ferritin

Bottom line: Skipped periods are common in PCOS, but they need a plan. Remember, this is for education only and is not medical advice.

12/15/2025

Adenomyosis happens when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows into the uterine muscle. It can cause heavy bleeding, painful cramps, pelvic pressure, and sometimes it is linked with fertility challenges or miscarriage risk.

Not all Adenomyosis is equal, and treatment depends on your goals, symptoms, and imaging.

Remember this is educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

12/12/2025

Does endometriosis change when implantation happens? Short answer — it might.

New research suggests the window of receptivity could be slightly shorter in some people with endometriosis.

Swipe to learn more and leave a comment with your questions.

This is for education only and is not medical advice.

12/10/2025

A healthy uterine lining is incredibly important for implantation, and small lifestyle shifts can support having a thick, healthy lining. Swipe for simple changes you can make today.

Remember that your plan should always be individualized. This post is for education only and is not medical advice - talk to your healthcare provider about what will work best for you.

12/09/2025

Heard your lining is “thin” and now you’re deep into Google searches?

Swipe to break down what the endometrium is, what the numbers mean, and what we can actually do about it.

This post is for education, not personal medical advice, but you deserve clear information and a concrete plan.

12/05/2025

Over the next few posts, I’ll cover what we check, what matters most, and how lining changes influence timing and options. Swipe to learn about where we start and what we look for in a lining check.

Note: This is for education only and is not medical advice.

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