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
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
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
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
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
National Infertility Awareness Week: We’re Here for You
April 24-30 is National Infertility Awareness Week, a time of the year that is very important to our team at the Center for Reproductive Medicine. During this significant week, we’re reminded that infertility can be a difficult and life changing time for people who want to conceive. We want to remind you th… Continue Reading
Common Misconceptions About Fertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a child despite attempting to conceive for at least a year. If you and your partner are suffering with fertility issues, you’re not alone. With more than five million cases in the United States every year, infertility affects more people than you might thi… Continue Reading
National Endometriosis Awareness Month: Does Endometriosis Affect Your Fertility?
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder that affects the tissues that line the uterus (the endometrium). When endometriosis occurs, the endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. It can grow into the ovaries, bowel and tissues lining of the pelvis, which can cause severe pain and discomfort… Continue Reading
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Fertility
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than three million women of reproductive age every year. PCOS is characterized by enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid-filled follicles or cysts in each ovary. Women with PCOS are more likely to hav… Continue Reading
