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Expanded Genetic Carrier Screening for Preconception

Expanded genetic carrier screening for preconception is a crucial tool modern healthcare that aims to empower individuals and couples with knowledge about their potential risk of passing on inheritable genetic…

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Maine Now Requires Insurance Coverage for Fertility Treatments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in May, 2022 and was updated in January, 2024 to include the most up-to-date information. On May 2, 2022, Governor Janet Mills of…

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Your Guide for Starting Fertility Care in the New Year

This time of year creates a sense of hope and optimism, helping to prepare us for the future. For some, this may mean seeking help to start or grow your…

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Does Stress Impact Success With IVF?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure that has given hope to millions of couples struggling with infertility worldwide. It involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body…

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Progesterone Therapy In Women with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: An Up-to-Date Overview

Recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as two or more clinically recognized pregnancies before 20–24 weeks of gestation, is a distressing condition affecting approximately 1-2% of women. Among the various treatment options…

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The Flu Shot For Women Who Are Attempting To Conceive

Well, it’s flu shot season again and as always there many questions about the flu shot for women who are attempting to conceive. The CDC recommends that all healthy women…

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Decoding Fertility: A Guide to Fertility Acronyms & Abbreviations for Those Trying to Conceive (TTC)

Navigating the world of fertility and trying to conceive (TTC) can often feel like learning a new language. The community uses a plethora of acronyms and abbreviations to communicate about…

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What Can Cause Recurrent Miscarriage?

Recurrent miscarriage, also known as recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), is a medical term used to describe a situation where a person experiences two or more consecutive miscarriages before the 20th…

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Success Rates of IVF with PCOS

IVF success rates in individuals with PCOS can vary widely depending on several factors, including the severity of PCOS, the age of the individual, and the clinic’s specific protocols. Here…

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