National Infertility Awareness Week
No one ever told you how hard it might be to get pregnant. Throughout your young adult life, you likely took precautions to ensure you didn’t get pregnant before you were ready. And now? You’ve been trying to conceive for months that have stretched an entire calendar year. Infertility is more common th… Continue Reading
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Misplaced tissue can also be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or intestines. This disorder affects approximately five million U.S. women (6 to 7 percent… Continue Reading
Common Misconceptions About Infertility
You remember the moment you decided to start a family, whether it was a conversation with your loved one or that poignant moment when you stopped using birth control. Like so many women, you assumed once you stopped all forms of birth control, you would easily get pregnant. Then, after 12 consecutive month… Continue Reading
How Folic Acid Can Help You
When the thought of having a baby is on the horizon, folic acid is vital to a healthy pregnancy. Think of folic acid as the “superpower” of B-vitamins. Not only is it necessary for cell growth, it’s known to help prevent certain birth defects. According to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network,… Continue Reading
Crohn’s Disease and Your Fertility
Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can cause abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Crohn’s is most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 25 — the peak of a woman’s fertility. Fertility and Crohn’s disease Many women with Crohn’s who… Continue Reading
Testing for Infertility
Infertility affects approximately one out of every six couples, many of which have more than one cause of infertility. When a couple has been unsuccessful at achieving pregnancy after one year, both partners should undergo comprehensive physical and medical assessments. Testing for female infertility… Continue Reading
The Effects of Cancer Treatment on Your Fertility
During the month of October, the nation’s focus turns to Breast Cancer Awareness. For the team at Center for Reproductive Medicine, it brings another critical topic to mind: women who want to start a family, but are facing a cancer diagnosis, have important and complex decisions to make. No matter the type… Continue Reading
Proper Nutrition for Conception
When it comes to incidence of infertility, approximately 40 percent is due to male factors, another 40 percent is due to female factors, and the remaining 20 percent is due to both male and female factors. Check out these tips to help with proper nutrition for conception to boost your fertility. Nutritio… Continue Reading
10 Fertility Terms You Need to Know
Did you know that approximately 15% of couples around the world have difficulty conceiving? If you have been trying to conceive for over 12 months, your doctor may refer you to a reproductive specialist. Here are 10 fertility terms you need to know to help you at your upcoming appointments: Reproductive… Continue Reading
Advancements in In Vitro Fertilization
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)? If you or your spouse struggles with fertility issues, you may be familiar with In Vitro Fertilization, more commonly known as IVF. IVF is a manual fertilization process in which a woman’s egg is fertilized by a man’s sperm in a laboratory. Once the fertilized egg… Continue Reading
Welcome Dr. Lebovic!
The team at Center for Reproductive Medicine would like to give a warm welcome to the newest addition to our practice, Dr. Dan Lebovic! Dr. Lebovic is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and Infertility, making him a valuable asset to our team. He has particip… Continue Reading
Men's Health Month: Boosting Male Fertility
What is male infertility? When people think about infertility, many put the blame on the female partner. Few realize that a man’s fertility can play just as large of a role. Fortunately, there are many things you can start doing today to aid in boosting male fertility. Boosting your sperm count A… Continue Reading
