Fertility Cares Blog

Over the last few years, the ease, accessibility and efficacy of IVF has increased dramatically.  The success of tubal reconstructive surgery has remained relatively stable although the invasiveness of the…

What are the true risks of in vitro fertilization? Often thought as “the great equalizer”, the internet is information-laden. However, not all sources are equitable.  Deciphering amongst myth, opinion and…

Historically, we have been limited the means of assay endometrial receptivity.  It is a dynamic organ that needs to be evaluated  as such.  Embryo implantation occurs when the endometrial receptivity…

The thyroid gland is one of the most active hormone-producing glands in the body. It is located on the frontside of the neck, just above the collarbone and below one’s…

Evaluation of the Uterine Cavity: HSG, SHG, hysteroscopy: Similar acronyms, different focus There are three essential components to reproduction: the egg, the sperm and a place where they can meet.…

The intention of any screening test is to provide fast, cost-effective and reliable tests that require little intervention. In the billion-dollar industry of home fertility assessment the hat can be…

Defining that short window that the ovulated egg is available to receive the sperm (12-24 hours) is imperative. However, the physical discomfort (Mittleschermz) that is associated with ovulation is experienced…

There are five basic steps in an IVF cycle: ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo culture and finally implantation. The focus of this blog is ovulation induction. Monthly, the…

Many couples with infertility both desire and welcome the birth of twins, thus affording an instant family often after years of frustration, disappointments and inability to conceive adopting a “once…