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Doctors define secondary amenorrhea as the absence of a menstrual period for three or more months in someone who previously experienced regular menstrual cycles. In other words, if your periods were regular and your cycles were normal, but you’ve missed your last three periods and you aren’t pregnant, you may have secondary amenorrhea.   Women who […]

While the road to getting pregnant may have been a bit different, your journey to delivery usually doesn’t involve any specific “detours” from any other delivery.   That being said, there are some things to consider. Statistically, there is a slightly higher risk for preterm delivery, according to a study published by the NIH. Preterm […]

Clomid for Getting Pregnant: Effectiveness, Side Effects & Success Rates Learn how Clomid works for fertility treatment, its success rates, side effects, and who benefits most from this trusted ovulation medication. The fertility drug Clomiphene Citrate, widely known by the name Clomid, is an oral fertility medication that’s been around for nearly 60 years. It’s one of the most widely-trusted fertility medications with a proven track […]

As of January 1, 2026, expanded fertility coverage extends to California residents with health insurance plans. The coverage includes IVF, which is great news for those Californians who wish to grow their family through assisted reproductive technology (ART). This is all thanks to Senate Bill 729 (SB 729).    Eligibility    For now, the mandate only applies to fully […]

There’s really no way around it; fertility treatments cause at least some disruption to your daily life. Prioritizing your fertility treatments, such as IVF, IUI, or even freezing your eggs, means doctor appointments take precedence over lunch with friends or a midweek getaway, and medication may make you feel less than optimal. Your entire life […]

Breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming for you and your family. It seems like everything in life is on pause, and your focus is on your own health and getting better, as it should be. But if you want children, the very treatment that saves you could potentially render you infertile.   Infertility post-cancer treatment is a […]

A breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Endless thoughts loop through your mind as you consider all the information and uncertainties surrounding your prognosis. In the midst of the expected concerns like “which treatment is best for my diagnosis?”, “How will I feel?”, and “What does my future look like?” You may wonder how your breast […]

When it comes to infertility, much of what influences your diagnosis is out of your control. PCOS, endometriosis, scarring, and other factors depend on medical treatment to restore your fertility. However, certain other elements may play a role in your inability to conceive, and these things are factors that you can do something about.    […]

Basic female reproduction tells us that conception is most likely during ovulation. Women can estimate their most fertile days by performing a simple calculation. For the majority of women, ovulation occurs at the midpoint of their menstrual cycle. If you are trying to conceive and have regular menstrual cycles, this is the best time for […]

In the US in 2025, approximately 1 in 5 women of childbearing age (defined by the CDC as ages 15-49) are unable to conceive after 12 consecutive months of unprotected sex. That’s 19%, a number that’s climbed steadily over the past few decades. And while there are many complex reasons behind the rise in infertility, […]