Fertility Cares Blog

Is Vaginal or Intramuscular Progesterone Better For Pregnancy Success?

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…

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Vitamin Supplementation Can Improve Endometriosis Symptoms

Endometriosis is an extremely challenging disease. When women with endometriosis are trying to conceive, treatment options are particularly limited. A recent randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that vitamin supplementation can…

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Does IVF Increase the Risk of Fetal Cardiac Defects?

In the United States, approximately 1.5% of all births involve the use of assisted reproductive technologies or in vitro fertilization (IVF). While assisted reproductive technologies are considered to be very…

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Healthy Diet Reduces Pregnancy Complications

Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) often look for ways they can increase their chances of a successful pregnancy. Whether you’re starting your first IVF cycle or you’re trying again, there…

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Paternal Smoking is Associated With Miscarriage and Birth Defects

In women who smoke, the adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy have been well-documented. We are still learning about the reproductive impact of male partners who smoke, however. Many insurance…

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Is It Safe to Continue an Anti-Depressant In Pregnancy?

Patients often worry about the safety of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications in pregnancy and is it safe to continue an anti-depressant in pregnancy? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the…

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Easy At-Home Workouts for Fertility

Exercise and healthy living are important at every stage of life. Exercise has countless benefits, including weight management, disease prevention, improved cardiovascular health, and stress reduction, to name a few.…

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What You Should Know About Freezing Your Eggs

Advances in fertility care and technology offer an opportunity to take control of your reproductive health and postpone pregnancy until a later date. Freezing healthy eggs at an early age…

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How Much Coffee Is Safe in Pregnancy?

Caffeine, an ingredient in coffee, is the world’s most widely used psychoactive substance. Chances are you are holding a cup of it now or will be soon. It is often…

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