Fertility Cares Blog

The pandemic strained health care and fertility services. It impacted the thoughts and actions of many seeking fertility treatment. Some continued the brave path forward during lockdown for fear of…

The increased legalization of marijuana in the United States has made its effects appear innocuous. However, its use during sentinel moments of fetal and newborn development may be anything but—in…

The impact of obesity on ovulation and the menstrual cycle was documented as early the 1600s. It was a classification of women who reported obesity, prolonged or no menstrual cycles…

The diagnosis of infertility is clear, however, many of the approaches to overcoming it are not always the case. Infertility is a disease. It is the inability to achieve a…

The gut microbe is all a buzz and represents a gurgling lifeblood of existence. Perhaps the premier “influencer” of all other systems biologic. The intestinal flora play key roles in: metabolics,…

Vaccination and boosters limit transmission, infection, hospitalization, and risk of lingering-COVID effects (long COVID). As a population, we try to reach the seemingly unattainable “herd” immunity. What does it mean…

Endometriosis is a common condition in women often associated with pain and infertility. It occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grows on the outside…

Patients often ask “can I test my fertility at home?” At-home fertility tests are available over-the-counter, however, it is important to note that this does not replace the testing that…

The endometrium plays a key role during the menstrual cycle as well as during pregnancy. Much of our efforts in assisted reproductive technologies, namely IVF and IUI, is focused on…