Real-life stories from viO users and essential information from women's health experts
With the rise of more testing and data in healthcare, it seems like infertility is becoming more common. This may be due to the rising age of parenthood across the globe, environmental issues, or a slew of other issues. Conventional infertility treatments can be extremely expensive and complicated, so many who struggle with infertility seek alternative solutions that are more manageable.
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A health savings account (HSA) and a flexible spending account (FSA) are both tax-advantaged accounts that allow you to save specifically for certain medical or wellness expenses. HSAs are usually only available to people who have a high-deductible health plan, and are tax-exempt, meaning money goes in tax-free, comes out tax-free, and can earn interest tax-free.
While FSAs also have tax benefits, they are only available as part of a benefits package from an employer, but the medical expenses you can use it on are very similar to an HSA. Typically, FSA funds are “use or lose” each year, while unused balances in HSA accounts roll over into the next year.
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Guest Blog By: Priscilla Goddard
Breastfeeding was always something I had planned on doing once I had my child — in fact, in my mind, it wasn’t even an option not to! But as a woman diagnosed with PCOS, I was repeatedly told that I would have a very hard time producing enough milk to nourish my child in this way.
With that in mind, but determined to do what I had always planned, I began to contemplate my “what if” scenarios – what if I can’t produce enough milk. This led me to order herbs to increase milk supply and stock up on gluten-free oatmeal...
By: Lara Baudains
What was once coined as the month to abstain from alcohol, January is fast taking on a new name–Veganuary. Find out how you can make the most of your health and diet and get your body 'baby ready'!
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Just like there’s no one size fits all when it comes to your clothes, there’s no one cycle fits all when it comes to your menstruation either. So, while it’s unlikely you’ll become pregnant just after your period, a lot of women experience irregular cycles and early ovulation, which makes it hard to pinpoint their most fertile days.
In the first of this three-part series, we hope to share some realistic and achievable goals to help get your fertility health on the right track this year. Taking care of your body can be critical to your overall health, well-being, and chances of getting pregnant.
A plant-based diet has a plethora of benefits for our bodies, the environment, and animal welfare but when it’s not planned properly, problems can arise. Make sure you know how it can affect your cycle to make educated choices for your body, whatever the month!
