Good Egg Natural Fertility

Good Egg Natural Fertility Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Focusing on fertility pregnancy & womens health

Philippa Youngs is a Chinese medical practitioner with 16 years experience. She has a special interest in fertility, pregnancy and health and has right from the start of her practice. She is offering support for couples or singles wanting to prepare to have good pregnancies and healthy babies.

20/05/2026

PCOS has finally been renamed, and this matters more than people realise.

For decades, women’s health has been underfunded, under-researched, and deeply misunderstood. And you can see that reflected in the language we’ve used around women’s conditions for years.

Endometriosis has often been spoken about only in reference to painful periods.
Menopause has been talked about as hot flushes and a drop in s*x drive, not in the associated conditions of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive health, or musculoskeletal changes.
And PCOS has been labelled as an “ovarian cyst problem.”

But here’s the issue: a huge percentage of women diagnosed with PCOS don’t have cystic ovaries. The name itself has been misleading, reducing an incredibly complex metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, and endocrine condition down to one symptom that only a portion of women with it experience.

PCOS is now being renamed PMOS : Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

And this new name tells us far more about what’s actually happening in the body.

“Polyendocrine” acknowledges that this condition affects multiple hormonal systems throughout the body.“Metabolic” recognises the huge role insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction can play.And “Ovarian Syndrome” still acknowledges the reproductive impact, without reducing the entire condition to ovarian cysts alone.

Because PMOS isn’t just about periods or fertility. It can impact skin, mood, energy, weight, cardiovascular health, mental health, inflammation, ovulation, and long-term metabolic health too.

Accurate language matters. Because the way we name conditions shapes how they’re researched, understood, diagnosed, funded, and treated.

Accurate language is empowering. And accurate language is necessary if we’re going to start taking women’s health more seriously.

After decades of women being told their symptoms are normal, exaggerated, emotional, or “just part of being a woman,” this shift feels important. Slowly, things are changing.

Women deserve healthcare that sees the full picture. Not just fragments of it.

09/05/2026

This isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. The standard has changed and the care needs to change.

S***m health is changing. And while numbers like this can feel alarming, they also point us toward something important… environment, lifestyle, stress, and daily exposures matter more than we think.

Male fertility is not separate from overall health.
It’s shaped by sleep, temperature, nutrition, stress load, toxins, and nervous system regulation.

The good news?
S***m regenerates roughly every 70–90 days — which means change is possible.

Small, consistent shifts can make a significant difference:
reducing heat exposure,
cleaning up environmental toxins,
supporting the body with nutrients and herbal medicine,
and regulating the nervous system.

If you’re trying to conceive in 2026, this is your reminder that preparation isn’t just for women.

We support this in clinic every day, for both partners.

If this feels relevant, send it to your partner, your friend, your brother.

This conversation matters more than we’ve been led to believe.

06/05/2026

Before anyone panics, I kept eating all the foods I love, and I don’t encourage people to give up their morning coffee, just have an epic breakfast first 😝

I instantly stopped using products with synthetic fragrance.( perfume, candles, car air fresheners, cleaning products, shampoo & conditioner that was filled with artificial fragrance’s)
Many synthetic fragrances contain compounds that disrupt hormonal balance and place an added burden on the liver. In Chinese medicine, the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of energy (Qi) throughout the body. When this system is under strain, it can show up as irritability, disrupted sleep, digestive discomfort, and skin issues.

I stopped eating ice cream during my period. ( swap for a hot treat, think homemade hot apple, hot cacao)
Cold and damp foods are understood to weaken digestion, particularly at a time when the body is already directing energy and warmth toward the uterus. Cold foods can lead to increased bloating and fatigue. From a Chinese medicine perspective, excessive cold can also contribute to blood stagnation and a lack of warmth in the uterus, worsening menstrual pain and lead to clotting for some.

I stopped using saunas weekly and regularly attending hot, high-intensity exercise classes. ( normal temp yoga is all I want now )
Excessive sweating is in CM depletes your Yin and body fluids, key elements that support hydration, hormonal balance, and overall nourishment. When these are depleted, it can lead to fatigue, dryness, and internal imbalance. Too much heat, too often can also disturb the Shen (spirit), which governs the mind and emotional state, potentially contributing to anxiety, irritability, and difficulty sleeping.

These are not rules, but are changes that made sense when I started understanding the body through a Chinese Medicine lens.

- Sury

03/05/2026

No two weeks in clinic are ever the same, but there are always threads that weave their way through.

Right now, we’re seeing a strong current of pregnancy support for women through early symptoms like nausea, shifting appetite, pain, and changes in energy .

Alongside this, we’re holding space for those moving through grief and emotional overwhelm, and the very real ways this shows up in the body, particularly in the lungs, with congestion & tightness.

There’s been a focus on clearing and supporting the sinuses, easing digestive upset, and gently building warmth in the digestive system to increase nourishment and absorption bringing the body back to a place where it can receive nutrients from the food you eat.

And, as always, a foundational part of our work each and every week remains cycle regulation supporting those experiencing painful periods, delayed or irregular bleeds, navigating PCOS, Endometriosis, walking through fertility journeys, and offering steady, informed care through postpartum recovery.

What symptoms are whispering at you this week ?

✨ We have a few finals appointments available with Sury this week ahead ✨▫️Monday & Wednesday afternoon and Thursday mo...
03/05/2026

✨ We have a few finals appointments available with Sury this week ahead ✨
▫️Monday & Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

Sury offers support across:
– Cycle regulation & ovulation support
– Reducing menstrual pain
- Nervous System Support
– Fertility consultations & support
– Postpartum care
– Emotional wellbeing
– Overall, whole-body health

Her approach is grounded in a life lived alongside herbal medicine, with a deep respect for the body as an interconnected system. With lived experience of both motherhood and her own fertility journey, she brings a nuanced understanding, steady presence, and genuine care to every session.

This is thoughtful, personalised support, not rushed, not surface level.

Bookings can be made via the website. Link in bio

22/04/2026

There’s some really cool studies happening in the research around acupuncture and fertility and we are here for it.

A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis led by Guangyao Lin and colleagues, published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, analysed 13 randomised controlled trials involving 787 women with diminished ( low ) ovarian reserve.

Across these studies, women receiving regular acupuncture over 12 weeks showed:
– Increased AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)
– Increased Antral Follicle Count (AFC)
– Decreased FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

So what does that actually mean?

Let’s be clear, this doesn’t mean acupuncture is “creating more eggs.”

What it does suggest is that the ovaries may be responding differently.
Follicles, the small fluid-filled sacs that house immature eggs appear to become more active, more visible, and more responsive to the body’s hormonal signals.

In simple terms:
It’s not about increasing quantity out of nowhere.
It’s about improving communication, circulation, and responsiveness within the system that’s already there.

From a biomedical lens, this may reflect improved ovarian signalling and endocrine function.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, we see this as:
– Nourishing the Kidney system
– Regulating Blood flow to the ovaries
– Supporting the nervous system to shift out of stress physiology

Because the body doesn’t operate in isolation.
Hormones, blood flow, and the nervous system are in constant conversation.

If you’ve been told your ovarian reserve is “low,”
there may be more nuance to that story.

Appointments with Sury are available this week.

📚 Reference

Lin G, Liu X, Cong C, Chen S, Xu L.
Clinical efficacy of acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Frontiers in Endocrinology

Asking how you’re going without considering your emotions is looking at half the self. When you come in for a consultati...
20/04/2026

Asking how you’re going without considering your emotions is looking at half the self.

When you come in for a consultation or follow up, everything matters, how you’ve been feeling emotionally, physically, mentally. Your symptoms, temperature, fatigue, energy, sleep, digestion, honestly just anything you have noticed, it all pieces together into a map that guides how we support you and shape your treatment.

For a long time, menopause has been framed as a chapter defined by hot flushes, low energy, and shifts in libido. And wh...
10/04/2026

For a long time, menopause has been framed as a chapter defined by hot flushes, low energy, and shifts in libido. And while these experiences are real for some, they’re only one part of the story.

It’s easy to see how this transition has been cast in a negative light. But when a woman is well supported, especially in cultures where menopause is acknowledged and honoured, it becomes something entirely different.

A season of deep renewal.
A reclamation of self.

This is often the time where the noise falls away. The years of tending to everyone else begin to soften, and something more essential comes forward. There is less tolerance for what doesn’t feel true. Less willingness to carry what was never yours to hold.

It’s a time where being “ tolerant and agreeable” has no place.

And in its place, we often see women step into a clearer, more embodied version of themselves, rooted in wisdom, shaped by experience, and led by a deeper sense of knowing. There’s courage here. Leadership. A quiet, grounded power.

When supported well, menopause can be one of the most pivotal and expansive transitions in a woman’s life. Not an ending, but an opening into something more honest, more self-led, and more alive.

If you’re wanting to understand how to move through this season with support, and how we could be of assistance with all symptoms of hot flushes, sleep issues, mood changes, low libido, a feeling of being “ lost “ or simply unsatisfied with how you are currently feeling, we would love to guide you.

When we see women in clinic, especially those wanting to fall pregnant or regulate their cycles, it’s incredibly helpful...
09/04/2026

When we see women in clinic, especially those wanting to fall pregnant or regulate their cycles, it’s incredibly helpful when you have a sense of your cycle.

This might look like knowing the length and duration of your cycle, when your period is due, what day of your cycle you’re on when you come in, and the kinds of symptoms you notice throughout the month.

If you don’t know these things yet, that’s exactly what we’re here for. We’ll support you in understanding your cycle and finding a way to notice symptoms in a way that feels simple and sustainable.

But developing this awareness yourself can be a powerful piece of the puzzle if you’re trying to conceive, regulate your cycle, or simply feel more connected to your body.

These are some simple ways to start tracking your cycle and building a clearer picture of what’s happening month to month and where your body might be asking for a little more support.

08/04/2026

Spending much of my life in the practice and care of Chinese medicine, especially for women, has shaped in me a deep reverence for the human body.

But more than that, a reverence for women.
For our capacity to move through life’s many stages with quiet strength, with optimism, and so often, while carrying far more than we’re supported in.

This work has shown me how much women hold, and how rarely they’re given the space to put it down and be truly supported.

I care deeply about changing that.

To offer a place where you can softly land.
Where pregnancy and fertility are understood properly, not rushed or reduced.
Where you are supported consistently, through the different versions of yourself, across the many seasons of your life.

A place where nothing needs to be performed or pushed through.

Just a safe collection point for all that you’re carrying.
So you can set it down, and gently come back to yourself.

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26 Glyn Street Belmont
Geelong, VIC
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