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Fertility is a much more complex process than many people realize. In fact, unless you’re struggling with infertility, you probably wouldn’t give it a second thought. But for roughly one in five couples in the US, the act of conceiving a child is anything but easy. Basic biology teaches us that healthy sperm must meet […]

Choosing the right IVF clinic involves doing some homework. It certainly isn’t a choice you make without some research. Dealing with infertility is a multifaceted undertaking. There are so many factors you and your partner must consider. And while your physical health is a major part of your journey through infertility, you should consider your […]

In vitro fertilization is a highly successful treatment for infertility. While your doctor recommends IVF as a solution for myriad fertility issues, the process itself is multi-faceted and requires dedication on the part of the patient. From stimulating your ovaries to retrieving your eggs, fertilization and embryo transfer the path to parenthood via IVF is […]

When you undergo treatment for infertility in order to conceive there are so many decisions and factors along the way. And it can be taxing even if the journey is a relatively smooth one. Going through the experience with a partner may take a toll on your relationship. That’s why it’s best you discuss things […]

More often than not, infertility has a few different causes. Sometimes it’s female factor, others receive a diagnosis of male factor infertility, sometimes it’s a combination and other times, frustratingly, there is no identifiable cause. Of course, treatment depends on diagnosis, but rest assured as reproductive medical science advances treatment options grow.   Tests for […]

Losing a pregnancy is devastating to the parent or parents to be. If you’ve been through it once you understand the sadness and emptiness that accompanies a miscarriage. But when you’ve experienced two or more miscarriages the hopelessness that accompanies the devastation and heartbreak is almost unbearable. About 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. […]

A functioning uterus supports and sustains pregnancy by protecting the developing fetus for the duration of your pregnancy. In order for things to go smoothly it’s necessary that you have a normal uterine cavity with a healthy lining. Uterine conditions that result in infertility vary from uterine factor infertility (UFI) due to the absence of […]

Fallopian tubal factor infertility occurs when there is a blockage in the fallopian tubes preventing the egg from meeting the sperm. Blockage of the fallopian tubes, accounts for 30% of infertility diagnoses. These cases range from complete blockages of the fallopian tubes to scar tissue that makes the tubes impassable. Depending on the cause, blockages […]

Trying to conceive, in the beginning, carries its own kind of romance. The bond of intimacy and tenderness you feel while planning your future family is a loving and beautiful experience. But when month after month brings no pregnancy the luster of, well, lust, wears thin. Infertility takes a toll on intimacy, but it doesn’t […]

You know the scene; you’re at a gathering of family and friends when someone asks aloud “So when are you going to have a baby” and you feel the sucker punch in the gut. Of course, the inquisitor intends no ill will and likely has no idea of your struggles to conceive. They’re simply asking […]