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The Importance of the Endometrium for Pregnancy

The endometrium plays a key role during the menstrual cycle as well as during pregnancy. Much of our efforts in assisted reproductive technologies, namely IVF and IUI, is focused on…

How to Improve Your Chances of IVF Success

Fertility treatment can be a very stressful time in the lives of IVF patients and their partners. We hear questions like, “What are my chances of getting pregnant?” and “Are…

Improving Fertility Through What You Eat

When a woman’s body is preparing for pregnancy, there is an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals, so the ovary will ovulate a mature egg that can be fertilized.…

New Study Reveals COVID Vaccines Do Not Cause Female Sterility

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released a new study on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility. Reports claiming that COVID-19 vaccines or illnesses cause female sterility…

Common Causes of Male Fertility Issues and Tips to Increase Fertility

Male fertility, including healthy sperm count and function, is directly affected by both physical and mental health. Quantity, movement, and structure of sperm all have a significant effect on whether…

LGBTQ+ Family Building Options

Becoming a parent is something many of us dream of. Thanks to the more widespread availability of LGBTQ+ family building options, it’s easier for this dream to become a reality…

Is It Safe to Continue an Anti-Depressant In Pregnancy?

Patients often worry about the safety of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications in pregnancy and is it safe to continue an anti-depressant in pregnancy? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the…

Can Uterine Polyps Cause Infertility?

Uterine polyps are growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus and protrude into the uterine cavity. Can uterine polyps cause infertility? Polyps more commonly occur in older women;…

What Is A Normal Menstrual Cycle?

The purpose of the menstrual cycle is to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Understanding how your period affects your chances of pregnancy is an important part of understanding your fertility.…

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