Archive: Author: Dr. Aykut Bayrak

Some doctors still use the term geriatric pregnancy, more often they refer to a pregnancy after 35 as “advanced maternal age”.  When doctors use the term “geriatric pregnancy,” it can seem a little off-putting. After all, you aren’t retirement age or beyond, and you feel every bit the picture of vibrant health. But medically, anyone who becomes pregnant after […]

 When you’re trying to conceive without success, it’s easy to feel frustrated. You chart your ovulation, yet month after month, your period arrives on schedule, and you begin to wonder if you may suffer from infertility.     Doctors define infertility as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse (six months for those women over 35). Some women can conceive […]

Explore the emotional and financial challenges IVF dads face in 2026, plus how to find support during fertility treatment and beyond.   During the IVF cycle, IVF Dads provide emotional support, physical care, and try to maintain a hopeful and positive stance regarding the success of the treatment. All of this while enduring the same […]

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 […]

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 […]