Your first fertility appointment comes with a lot of emotions. You may be nervous, hopeful, and fearful all at once. And while it’s perfectly normal to be emotional before your appointment, it helps to know what happens during a fertility consult. Here’s what to expect at your first fertility appointment with RISE. A Complete Fertility … Read more
Preimplantation Genetic Testing, or PGT, has become more frequent in recent years with patients undergoing IVF. Nearly half of all patients request PGT as a way to uncover potential risks for birth defects as well as embryo viability. Whether you have a known genetic condition in your family, or you simply want to ensure a … Read more
Infertility occurs when a couple is unable to conceive after 12 consecutive months of unprotected sex. If the woman is over age 35, most doctors evaluate fertility after six months of trying to conceive. In either case, if you’ve been trying diligently to get pregnant but you aren’t having any success, schedule a fertility evaluation … Read more
When you’re dealing with a diagnosis of infertility, there are different treatment options available. Of course, your treatment depends on your specific needs, but two of the more common treatments are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Most couples are familiar with both terms but may not fully understand what’s involved in each treatment … Read more
Affordability and accessibility should never stand in the way of your dream for a family. But just as you investigate the best approach for resolving your fertility issues and regain some of that hope you nearly lost, you begin adding up the cost. Yikes! You knew it was expensive-everyone tells you that-but somehow you thought you’d … Read more
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is the most common disorder of hormonal imbalance affecting about 7% of women of childbearing age. While they predispose women to a host of health issues, one of them is difficulty conceiving. However, losing weight can boost the chances of conceiving in women with PCOS. Not only that, losing weight can … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome or Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting millions of women worldwide. PCOS manifests in many ways and can lead to infertility by interfering with ovulation. The exact cause of PCOS is still under study. Essentially PCOS is a condition caused by hormonal imbalance in the body due to various factors. … Read more
A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating news, especially for people younger, in childbearing age. However, considering the advances made in the science of cancer diagnosis and treatment, many women who are otherwise healthy, now have a good chance of successfully beating cancer. A major side effect of treating breast cancer in women of childbearing age … Read more
Having children is one of the biggest sources of joy in life, but due to numerous factors such as career demands, relationships, and the economy, many have delayed growing or starting a family until their late 30s and 40s, thus decreasing their chances of conceiving or delivering a child naturally. Fertility declines with age, egg … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an increased number of androgens (male sex hormones) that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form along the outer edge of the ovaries. Common questions that arise with … Read more