What Are My Chances of Success With IVF

What Are My Chances of Success With IVF

Each patient/couple is unique and their specific chances of success in IVF relate to their individualized circumstances.  It is due to this fact above all else, that an experienced Reproductive Specialist should be able to quote percentages with specificity for a given couple after consulting with them and learning their health history.  This will be … Read more

10 Common Fertility Myths in 2021…BUSTED!

10 fertility myths busted

Fertility can be a really overwhelming subject. There is so much misinformation about fertility that it’s easy for patients to get confused about what they should believe and what they should ignore. So, let’s share some of the most common myths about getting pregnant and help you understand the real truth about this important topic … Read more

The Complete Fertility Workup

what is a complete fertility workup

Have you ever wondered how a Fertility Specialist actually tests your fertility? Read about the different tests and information your doctor gathers to assess your fertility potential. Infertility Struggles are Not Uncommon “Why am I not getting pregnant?” If you have asked yourself this question, don’t worry, you’re not alone. One in 7 couples struggle … Read more

LGBTQ+ Fertility Options: How RISE OC Fertility Can Empower You To Build Your Dream Family

LGBTQ-family

Every loving couple should have the chance to parent a child, and for years, experts have worked to make this a reality. For example, fertility medications, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) have all been tremendous advances in the pursuit of pregnancy. Still, until recently, the focus of these treatments has been primarily on … Read more

Asherman’s Syndrome: Causes and Treatment Options

Asherman’s Syndrome

Asherman’s Syndrome is a condition that can affect a person’s ability to get pregnant. Today, we are going to provide a comprehensive overview of how it is caused, diagnosed, and treated by a fertility specialist.  What is Asherman’s Syndrome? Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) or Asherman’s syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence of severe intrauterine … Read more

Is it Normal to Experience Bleeding in the Early Stages of Pregnancy?

early-pregnancy-bleeding

Bleeding in the Early Stages Bleeding in early pregnancy is a relatively common problem. Invariably, it is not normal. However, it certainly does not mean that the pregnancy is lost. In fact, especially in patients who have undergone treatment with ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology – including IVF, Egg Donation, Gestational Surrogacy or Frozen Embryo Transfer … Read more

The Best Supplements to Take When Trying to Conceive

Supplements

Can we all agree that what we put into our bodies matters? Still, how do nutrition and nutritional supplements relate to fertility? If there’s one subject that confuses would-be moms and dads, it’s supplements. And just to make things more complicated, not everyone needs the same advice. That’s where a little bit of knowledge and … Read more

When to See a Fertility Specialist: 10 Signs

10 signs you should see a fertility specialist

Know When It’s Time to Make an Appointment with a Fertility Specialist Have you been struggling to build your family and you are unsure who to see for fertility issues? Here are 10 sure signs you should see a fertility specialist now. How Do I Know if I’m Struggling with Infertility?  The textbook definition of … Read more

Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine if I am Trying to Get Pregnant?

should you get the covid vaccine if you are trying to get pregnant

Trying to get pregnant or already pregnant and worried about the COVID-19 vaccine? See answers to some frequently asked questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Introduction It has been more than a year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in the United States. We have learned so much about the coronavirus and developed ways … Read more

How to Make Sense of a Semen Analysis

how to make sense of a semen analysis

A Complete Guide to the Semen Analysis Process  The semen analysis is a test used to assess the health and quality of sperm. During a fertility consult, a Fertility Specialist might recommend this test to determine if there are any possible underlying causes affecting the sperm’s ability to travel to the egg and successfully fertilize … Read more