What is involved with an infertility evaluation?
A comprehensive infertility evaluation is oftentimes the first step in overcoming infertility. During this evaluation, your doctor will obtain a detailed history and physical exam, finding important clues as to what may or may not be giving you a hard time achieving pregnancy. Oftentimes, the details from this evaluation will help guide specific tests and even treatment options moving forward. While someone’s medical history may…
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For most couples struggling with infertility, the cause can be quickly identified: endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, defective ovulation, poor sperm quantity or quality, and so forth. However, for many patients, standard diagnostic testing fails to identify a specific cause. This is generally referred to as “unexplained infertility” and accounts for roughly 25% of couples seeking help from a reproductive physician. Infertility testing for unexplained infertility…
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Is there a link between stress and infertility? When struggling to get pregnant, a common concern patients have is how stress may affect their chances of conceiving. Oftentimes, family members will say to them, “If you just de-stress, things will work out fine.” While well-meaning, this sort of advice is often inaccurate. Does stress cause infertility? Multiple studies have looked at the effect of stress…
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What you should know about sperm banking Sperm banking is the process of obtaining a semen sample from a man and then freezing and storing that sample for the purpose of achieving pregnancy down the road. Unlike freezing eggs and embryos, the process required to freeze sperm is relatively simple and straightforward. Who should consider sperm banking? Sperm banking has been around for decades and…
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The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins If you’re trying to have a baby, you probably already know you should be eating a healthy diet to get the nutrients you need. But did you know it’s also important to take prenatal vitamins before you get pregnant? About Prenatal Vitamins Prenatal vitamins contain many of the same vitamins and minerals found in a daily multivitamin, but they usually…
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