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When you make the decision to grow your family, it often comes with excitement and hope. But trying to conceive can also be frustrating, especially if you have a known reproductive issue. For those couples concerned about their fertility, the best next step is a consultation with a doctor specializing in infertility. Here, we offer the […]

Fertility can be a tricky thing for couples struggling to conceive. There’s so much to consider. Timing is one crucial factor; your success depends on ovulation. Lifestyle also weighs heavily on your ability to conceive. Of course, one of the biggest factors affecting fertility and your ability to conceive is age.    When you begin wondering about your own fertility, you may […]

To get to the root cause of infertility, you’ll go through several tests. Doctors begin with the least invasive tests, after the initial blood tests and physical exam. That usually means imaging, such as ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to assess the condition of your uterus and ovaries. Then your doctor moves on to other tests.    Two common tests for infertility are […]

What do you really know about ovulation? Most women have some understanding, albeit basic. You may know that it occurs between your periods, sometimes there’s a slight twinge to alert you, or you may find a change in your vaginal discharge. Some women experience a boost in their libido during ovulation as well. But what really happens during ovulation?  There’s no need to […]

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 15% of couples trying to conceive in the US are unsuccessful after 12 consecutive months of unprotected intercourse. Of those men and women, about one-third have male factor infertility, one-third female factor infertility, and the remaining third suffer from a combination of both, or receive a diagnosis of […]

When couples or individuals want a child but can’t carry a pregnancy due to uterine complications or the lack of a uterus, they often turn to surrogacy. But what exactly does surrogacy mean, and how does it work? Here we offer a detailed explanation of the surrogacy process.    What Exactly is Surrogacy?  A surrogate, also known as […]

Finding community, people who “get it”, when you’re struggling with your fertility is so crucial to your journey. From the stress of navigating the physical and emotional strain of infertility to beginning treatment and hoping for that successful outcome, connecting with others going through what you are provides a lifeline. No matter where you find yourself on your fertility journey, there is a community […]

If you’re having trouble conceiving, you may wonder about your ovarian reserve. That is, the number of eggs you have, and whether or not they’re healthy enough for successful fertilization. In addition to the natural aging process, you lose eggs due to several factors. They include genetics, treatment for cancer, autoimmune disorders, ovarian surgery, infections like STIs, and lifestyle factors, such as smoking and chronic stress. Also, […]

Experiencing one miscarriage is heartbreaking. Experiencing two or more can leave you searching for answers. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) — defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages — affects approximately 5% of couples trying to conceive. While miscarriage is common, repeated pregnancy loss is not something you should ignore or simply “keep trying” through. The […]

Freezing your eggs offers a wonderful solution for those women in Beverly Hills who aren’t quite ready to have a child just yet. There are myriad reasons women may want to delay childbearing, including meeting career goals, securing financial stability, or finding a partner with whom they want to start a family. But, the question that’s top of mind most often: How old is too old to freeze […]