Fertility Cares Blog

Author: Beth Plante, M.D.

Overlooking the Sperm
Overlooking the Sperm
When a couple is trying to conceive, the focus is often on the female partner. Many women will learn to track their periods, check for ovulation, and identify their fertile…
What Is the Best Age to Freeze Eggs?
What Is the Best Age to Freeze Eggs?
Growing awareness of a woman’s biological clock has resulted in a surge of interest in fertility preservation. Historically, a woman’s reproductive options were limited by her biological clock. With egg…
Covid-19 Vaccines and the Menstrual Cycle
Covid-19 Vaccines and the Menstrual Cycle
Many patients (especially those trying to conceive) have expressed concern about the potential impact of Covid-19 vaccines and the menstrual cycle. Among the questions we have been receiving from patients…
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and healthcare providers have expressed concern about the impact of this virus on maternal and fetal outcomes. Statistics and recommendations related to…
Pregnancy Rates From Frozen Eggs
Pregnancy Rates From Frozen Eggs
In today’s society, women often delay childbearing until later in their reproductive years.  The reasons for this shift are complex, but are often related to social, educational, and economic factors.…