Fertility Cares Blog

Author: Beth Plante, M.D.

FDA Recommendations Regarding the Zika Virus and Egg Donation

Women of child-bearing age are at risk for serious complications related to the Zika virus. In particular, the Zika virus has been associated with microcephaly (an underdeveloped brain) in infants…

Are Children Conceived Through IVF at Risk for Developmental Delays?

Our patients frequently ask if fertility treatment poses any risk to their future offspring. In particular, they are concerned about long-term issues that could affect the health of their child.…

Thinking About Freezing Your Eggs?

Are you thinking about freezing your eggs? Growing awareness of a woman’s biological clock has resulted in a surge of interest in fertility preservation. Many reproductive-aged women are now taking control of…

Egg Freezing Gives Women The Opportunity To “Press Pause”

Have you been considering freezing your eggs? There’s no time like the present! Oocyte vitrification (the fancy name for egg freezing) has been growing in popularity over the past several…

Why Wait Any Longer?

When you are ready to start a family, you shouldn’t have to wait. Most couples with infertility have already been trying to conceive for at least 6 to 12 months…

Can Endometrial Scratching Boost IVF Success Rates?

When a patient or couple begins an IVF cycle, we are always hopeful that success will be achieved in the very first cycle. Despite excellent pregnancy rates, some patients may…

The Real Facts About PCOS

September is PCOS Awareness Month! In order to learn more about this important condition, let’s discuss some common assumptions about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Here are the real facts about…

Freeze Eggs: Preserving Your Fertility

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.…

Fertility Cares Blog

Author: Beth Plante, M.D.

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