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When an IVF Cycle is Not Successful

When an IVF cycle is not successful, it is natural to ask why. Understanding the reasons behind an unsuccessful IVF attempt is an important step toward improving future outcomes. It…

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How Much Sperm is Enough for Pregnancy?

Understanding your body and what is happening is important if you are trying to conceive. Fertilization can feel like an overly complicated process, and questions like how much sperm is…

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Reciprocal IVF and LGBTQ Family Building Options

Every individual or couple looking to build or grow their family has unique needs and aspirations. This is particularly true for LGBTQ+ couples who often require specialized reproductive treatments to…

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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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Is Genetic Testing for IVF Worth It?

At least one in 30 people are a carrier of a genetic disorder. Most carriers don’t have a family history of a genetic disease which prompts many patients to contemplate…

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Benefits of Folic Acid in Pregnancy

Folic Acid (or folate) is an essential B vitamin (B9) that everyone needs to build DNA for cell growth and development. Enriched grains and fortified cereals contain folic acid; however,…

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Antioxidants May Improve Egg Quality In Women With Endometriosis

Endometriosis is associated with infertility in at least 50% of those with this debilitating disease. It is a common condition in women, often associated with pain and infertility. It occurs…

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Intercourse At The Time of Embryo Implantation

Sexual intercourse at the time of embryo implantation may lower the chance of becoming pregnant, according to a study published in Fertility and Sterility.  A large prospective study from the…

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Painkillers During Pregnancy

A study found that taking painkillers during pregnancy may affect the unborn child’s future fertility. Ibuprofen, trade name Advil and Motrin, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat…

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