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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 […]
Receiving a bona fide infertility diagnosis is a mixed bag. For many couples, after a year of trying to get pregnant at home without birth control (or after six consecutive months if you’re 36 years old or more), a stated diagnosis provides clarity and charts a new way forward with a customized fertility treatment plan. […]
Do you fall into the trap of believing your chances for conception begin the moment you and your partner agree to start trying? Some fertility factors, like poor ovarian function, low sperm count and other conditions that contribute to infertility are genetic and “come along with your personal package.” Others such as lifestyle choices, diet, […]
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