The New Normal: 4 Future Trends in Fertility
Science sees to it that innovations in every area of medicine are possible everyday by bringing technology to the forefront. As more and more couples postpone parenthood, fertility rates continue declining in this country and around the world. IVF and other fertility treatments help those couples and individuals who, for whatever reason, cannot conceive the […]
How Can Laser Assisted Hatching Increase IVF Success?
In the world of assisted reproductive technology, doctors are always looking for ways to improve the outcome. Laser assisted hatching is one way that’s bringing success rates up when it comes to IVF. So, what is this new procedure and how does it help you in your journey to grow your family? Let’s find out. […]
What Are Some Natural Remedies to Improve My IVF Outcome
Successful IVF depends on many things. The quality of the eggs and sperm, the viability of the embryos and your body’s response throughout the entire IVF cycle all help determine the outcome. And between the doctor’s appointments, tests, ultrasounds, hormone injections and schedules you likely feel as though you don’t have any control. However, a […]
10 Symptoms of Infertility
According to studies by the NIH, 15-20% of couples in the US experience infertility. It’s usually linked to a variety of factors, female factor, male factor, a combination, or unknown reasons. While the diagnosis of infertility is frustrating, today’s assisted reproductive technology offers hope. The signs and symptoms experienced by some couples are most often […]
What is An Endometrial Biopsy, and Do I Need One?
The female body is such an interesting and often complicated machine, especially when it comes to reproduction. All of the “components” must work together, and their assignments align just so fertilization of one tiny, little egg occurs, and it implants successfully into the uterus, which is supple and waiting to nourish and grow that embryo […]
IVF: 5 Common Emotions
The journey through infertility is an emotional one no doubt. From trying to conceive without success to a diagnosis and determining treatment you probably feel as though you’ve been hit by an avalanche of feelings which are all over the spectrum. When you decide to pursue IVF, the emotional aspect of the journey may surprise […]
5 Financial Planning Tips for IVF
When successful, fertility treatment like IVF is nothing short of miraculous for couples who can’t conceive on their own. However, the financial cost of such treatment is high and may be overwhelming to a lot of those couples. “Sticker shock” is a common reaction and often adds to the despair and anxiety already felt by […]
Infertility in Females: 5 Possible Causes
It’s difficult to diagnose the causes of infertility in females as more often than not it relates to an underlying condition. Sometimes the odds improve when your doctor diagnoses and treats the underlying condition. Many times, medical intervention and assisted reproductive technology help couples achieve their goal of growing their family. 5 Possible Causes […]
8 Ways You Can Boost Your Fertility
After months of trying without success, you’re willing to try just about anything to increase your odds for conception. Naturally you should schedule a fertility evaluation with your doctor, but there are some things you can do that will boost your fertility naturally. Here’s our list of 8 medically approved ways you can boost your […]
7 Ways to Boost Male Fertility
According to statistics published by the Office on Women’s Health, about 6 million, or 10%, of the female population of childbearing age, experience infertility. However, infertility is not just a “woman thing”. About a third of all diagnoses of infertility are male factor. That means the male partner experiences issues with sperm health, due to […]
