Weed & Male Fertility: What You Need To Know / When To Get Your First Mammogram / Can You Scootch Down a Little Bit? 😉
Plus, Why Choline is important during (and prior to) pregnancy
Hi friend!
Let's face it: When you're trying to get pregnant, it can be hard to think about pretty much anything else. From tracking your menstrual cycle to taking various supplements, it can be easy to forget the simple things — like drinking enough water or scheduling your annual wellness exams.
February at Rescripted is alllll about preventative health, and one way to take your breast health into your own hands is to schedule a mammogram as soon as you’re eligible. We cover everything to know to make the process less daunting here.
Weed & Male Fertility: What You Need To Know
Before putting more pressure on yourself while TTC, it may be time to look at the other half of the equation: your male partner’s fertility status.
Many factors affect how well he performs, and marijuana use is a big one. We explain how smoking weed can impact his swimmers and answer the question, “How long after quitting weed does male fertility improve?” here.
The bottom line? The testicles continually produce new sperm, which take around 42 to 76 days to mature. So, to be safe, men should consider quitting marijuana for at least two months before trying to conceive.
Choline Supplement: Why Is It Important During (and Prior to) Pregnancy?
As an essential nutrient, Choline works alongside the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA – another of the 12 key nutrients found in Ritual’s Essential for Women Prenatal Multivitamin – "to support neural tube development during pregnancy,” says Mastaneh Sharafi, Ph.D., RD, VP, Scientific & Clinical Affairs at Ritual.
The neural tube forms the early brain and spine, and if this isn’t properly developed, it can lead to neural tube defects. Since the neural tube forms in the first 28 days of pregnancy – before many realize they’re even expecting – it’s a good idea to begin taking a prenatal multivitamin with a Choline supplement while in the preconception phase.
Learn more about Ritual, and get 40% off your first month, here.
Community Q&A:
Q: Can a hysterectomy cure PCOS?
A: Some people believe that hysterectomy is a cure for PCOS because it stops menstrual cycles, theoretically eliminating one aspect of PCOS. But PCOS doesn’t only disrupt menstrual cycles — and people with PCOS may experience symptoms even after menopause.
“PCOS is a metabolic and hormonal issue. Performing a hysterectomy, taking out the uterus, would address the periods/bleeding only,” explains Dr. Cordelia Nwankwo, a board-certified OB/GYN. “It does nothing for the other symptoms associated with PCOS." Learn more here.
Q: Why is my skin so dry even though I'm using all the moisturizer?
A: If you feel like your skin is scaly, tight, dry, and uncomfortable straight from November to March — no matter how much moisturizer you slather on — you’re not alone. While hand cream, facial oils, and chapstick galore are probably all essential items for you this season, chances are you’re still finding yourself fighting off persistent dryness.
If you can relate, NYC Dermatologist & RoC Skincare Advisory Board Member Joshua Zeichner, MD is on hand to answer questions about why skin gets so frustratingly dry during the colder months…and what we can all do about it. Read it here.
Rescripted's Fertility Favs:
From social posts to podcasts to products we're loving, here are some of our favs from this week:
Lastly, in case you missed it, Rescripted recently celebrated the relaunch of our popular podcast in NYC. Formerly known as Dear (In)Fertility, From First Period To Last Period is a science-backed health and wellness podcast dedicated to shining a light on all of the women’s health topics that have long been considered taboo – because there's so much more to the female experience than what happens at the doctor’s office.
Subscribe here, and be the first to know when the first episode drops next week. Happy listening, and here's to body literacy...from first period to last period.
xo,
Kristyn