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Thank You From One Of Our Successful Patients

We help patients fulfill their dreams of becoming parents. When we receive a thank you from one of our patients it always reminds us why we do what we do.…

Reproductive Choices For Lesbian Couples

We are committed to helping create healthy families regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We are often asked what are the reproductive choices for lesbian couples. In 1985, less than 1%…

Help For PCOS And Weight Gain

A common symptom of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is gaining weight, and many patients ask us how to help manage their PCOS and weight gain. But first, why does PCOS…

TSH Should Be Part Of The Evaluation For Infertility

TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone should be part of the routine evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. TSH should be part of the evaluation for infertility. Here is why:…

Is It Safe To Exercise During Pregnancy?

We are commonly asked, “Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?” The answer, is yes! Exercise is considered safe and beneficial before, during, and after pregnancy. According to the American…

Potential Effects Of Marijuana On Pregnancy Are Long-Lasting

The legal allowance of marijuana has allowed for more exposure and resultant usage, which may change social norms regarding its use. However, the effects on pregnancy and the fetus are…

Bacteria Can Be A Factor In Infertility

Globally, approximately 10% of reproductive-age women are afflicted with infertility. There are multiple factors (and sometimes in combination) at play: endocrine (the signals coordinating), uterine (the temporary home), the fallopian…

Obesity Adversely Affects Reproduction

Every two of three women and three of four men in the United States are overweight or obese. Obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or…

Risks of Advanced Paternal Age

Well studied are the effects of maternal age and risk for miscarriage and aneuploidy (abnormal number of chromosomes). Less attention was focused on the risks of advanced paternal age. The average…

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