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Fertility specialists have long suspected that plastic products pose a threat to infertility. However, this research has circulated chiefly in the realm of endocrinology (study of hormone-related diseases and disorders) and healthcare – and less in the public arena. Studies related to environmental toxins, like plastic, have shown that certain chemicals found in most plastic […]
There are a variety of factors affecting infertility, some of which are within your control. The more individuals and couples do to optimize fertility naturally, the more successful they’ll be when they’re ready to conceive at home or via fertility treatments. A Reminder About Age and Fertility: Before we go into how to boost fertility […]
Perimenopause describes the years leading up to actual menopause, which is not confirmed until you have missed 12 consecutive periods in a row. The average age of menopause in the United States is 51, but the signs and symptoms of perimenopause can start as long as ten years prior due to subtle changes in a […]
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), also called artificial insemination, is a fertility treatment used to increase the chances of fertilizing a woman’s eggs. First, we wash the sperm sample in a special solution that separates healthy sperm from those that are misshapen or don’t “swim” as well. Then, we use a very small tube called a catheter […]
Miscarriages are devastating. However, the emotional crippling that can occur for a woman post-miscarriage can potentially affect her ability to get pregnant again. Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, most experts now agree that it’s okay to start trying to get pregnant sooner rather than later after a miscarriage. Fertility Chances Are Highest Within […]
Irregular periods are never normal. We’re shocked at how many patients come to us thinking their history of irregular or sporadic menstrual cycles was not a major red flag from the get-go. If you’re not having a period on a regular, trackable schedule, then you’re not ovulating regularly. 10 Common Causes of Unpredictable Periods The […]
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