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
Ovulation is defined as the release of an egg from the follicle in the ovary. Once the egg is released, it’s then able to enter the fallopian tube, which is where the egg meets the sperm. If you are not ovulating regularly, your chances of getting pregnant naturally are very low. In fact, ovulatory dysfunction … Read more
Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have in their life. As we age, the quantity and quality of our eggs decreases, which makes it more difficult for us to get pregnant. Today, there are strategies and cutting-edge technology that can help women conceive who might otherwise not be able to. Even … Read more
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
Yes, we know, encountering In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. There are medicines to take, time to ask off from work, and results to wait on. But rest assured, if you educate yourself and take the proper steps now, you can have your best possible chance to receive that … Read more
Although everyone’s fertility journey is slightly different, almost all of us share two things: the desire to have a child and the need to be healthy. Starting today, with the help of the right foods, you might just accomplish both – and enjoy doing it. But how, do you ask? How can you achieve two … Read more
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