Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD)

From progesterone guiding ovulation to prolactin enabling the big O, from FSH whispering to the ovaries to AMH telling ovarian reserve, hormones are the quiet conductors of our physiology. The Hormone Series starts tomorrow (25 Aug). drleahhechtman.com/course/the-hor…

@DrDevora Aww I love this Devora. Timely with recent new year and was my PGM’s name too 🐝🍯

@lhechtman my name means 'bee' in Hebrew 🐝🐝

Bees are truly magnificent. Their wisdom provides healing to humans, animals, plants and the planet. Bee organisation is a model for how humans might better behave—working harmoniously with nature, each other, and the world around us.⁠ 🙏🏻🐝

Head to the website drleahhechtman.com/courses for more information 🙏🏻

Methylation, epigenetics and all the new science. Two papers I'm finding fascinating.⁠ ⁠ 1. Ryan et al. - connection between women having children and the aging process. ⁠ 2. Wang et al., - reduced level of epigenetic noise in individuals who have lived for over 90 years.

Infant microbiome developed circadian oscillations. As the bubs got older the rhythmicity in bacterial diversity, specific taxa, and functional pathways increased with age and was strongest following breastfeeding over formula feeding and GOS supplementation. ⁠

Embarking on the path to providing optimal fertility care requires a deep understanding of its foundational principles. Next intake: Monday 24 June 2024⁠ Duration: 5 weeks (20 hours)⁠ ⁠ drleahechtman.com/courses to register and for more information

Navigating the Interface: Balancing roles and identity within the clinical Practitioner-Patient dyad. 📅 Date: Thursday 4th April, 2024 🚨 Please book your tickets via events.humanitix.com/sydherbs-prese… as we wont be taking any cash on the day.

Recently released: A comprehensive evaluation by Zhang etal. analysed potential health hazards for offspring conceived through ART. ⁠As an advocate for patient autonomy, my primary goal is to understand the long-term consequences, if any, that may arise for all parties involved.

Coming up this weekend, I am grateful to be asked to speak at the upcoming City Fertility Clinical Conference. The goal in working in health is to help people achieve THEIR health aspirations and working collaboratively is the best path for this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 @cityfertilitycentre

Tomorrow's session discusses a heterosexual couple's struggle with prolonged infertility and recurrent loss. This exclusive online event for practitioners offers a unique opportunity to connect, share, and enhance our skills.

I've been invited to speak at the upcoming @sydherbs meetingand have the freedom to talk about anything. I want to make sure I cover topics that you are interested in. Are there any important conversations that we should be having or subjects that we should explore together?⁠

Part-Time researcher assistant opportunity⁠ ⁠ 2024 is upon us and a new opportunity is available to work with the esteemed Dr. Leah Hechtman. Full details in Link in Bio.⁠ drleahhechtman.com/jobs/part-time…

The first Clinic Room workshop is on tomorrow at 12pm AEDT. This is an opportunity for us to gather as practitioners and workshop a complex case study together so that we can better support our patients.⁠ ⁠ If you're not yet registered, sign up: drleahhechtman.com/course/the-cli…

Our first Clinic Room workshop series starts this Mon. Those who sign up will gain access to an exclusive interview with Dr Oscar Serrallach. The Clinic Room: post-partum brain workshop Mon 27 Nov 2023. Sign up: drleahhechtman.com/course/the-cli…

Enrolments for the only 2023 intake of my preconception course close TOMORROW. ⁠ ⁠ If you, or someone you know, is wanting to fall pregnant, or has been struggling with fertility issues then this six week course is here to support you. ⁠Enrol here: drleahhechtman.com/course/the-con…

Calcium is needed during preconception care so the oocyte (egg) is able to communicate with the sperm.⁠ ⁠ To learn more about preconception care join me for The Conception Connection, starting this Monday. ⁠ ⁠ To register: drleahhechtman.com/course/the-con…

I recently had the honour of being a guest on the Love & Guts podcast. We delved into the neurological changes women experience, with a special focus on the pregnancy and post partum period. Listen here 🎧: drleahhechtman.com/2023/11/06/lov…

he postpartum period, the female brain undergoes a reduction in brain volume, a decrease in neurogenesis and a recalibration of glial cell density. ⁠ These changes are not signs of loss but are the brain's way of refining itself for the demands of motherhood.

In this chat with @lowtoxlife, I unravel the complexities of PCOS. Untreated, PCOS can impact brain development, increase toxin burden, influence weight and affect fertility. It's also a condition that varies with age.⁠ ⁠🎧 Listen here: drleahhechtman.com/2023/10/30/low…