Archive: Author: Dr. Aykut Bayrak

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 […]

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, […]

There are so many variables that impact IVF success in 2025. Fortunately, we live in a time when assisted reproductive technology provides solutions to almost any issue affecting your fertility. Here we examine the top questions about IVF success and provide insight from LA’s leading fertility experts.    What Factors Affect My IVF Success in […]

Assisted reproductive technology, or ART, comprises a group of medical procedures designed to help those diagnosed with fertility issues conceive and carry a pregnancy. Thanks to continual strides being made in treatment for infertility, today’s couples and individuals have options to help realize their dream of growing a family.  Two of those options commonly used […]

It’s a fairly well-known fact that age impacts your fertility. Both men and women experience a decline in healthy fertility as they get older. Although age affects both partners’ fertility, it impacts women in a much more dramatic way. In fact, the age of the mother significantly influences conception, along with the health of the […]

Talking about infertility with your partner is a difficult conversation. But to move forward on your path to parenthood, you must do just that. And once the conversation starts, you and your partner can better understand one another and how you both feel about the journey ahead. Because it is such a difficult conversation for […]

Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) both lead to issues with your fertility. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, similar to that found in the lining of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. This tissue attaches to the pelvic organs, including your fallopian tubes, uterus, ovaries, and bowels.  Just like the lining of […]

Genetic abnormalities, conditions caused by gene and chromosome changes, can lead to devastating birth defects. Most often, embryos inherit these conditions from the parents, but in some instances, they occur spontaneously due to the genetic combination of the biological parents or maternal age.  These genetic abnormalities include conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, Turner […]