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Author: Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., M.D.

Towanda! Take Back Your Life

The inability to become pregnant grips many women. The story is common – it starts out with excitement and so many expectations. Quickly it stales and is rendered to calendars,…

The Secretly Busy World of the Developing Fetus

The first pregnancy ultrasound is exciting but approached with much trepidation. It may have taken months or years to come to this point. Finally, the pregnancy was positive with pregnancy…

Infertility Stress is Stressing Me Out

Misnomer or not, the belief that infertility is a psychologically driven condition exists. It is true that extreme circumstances of stress such as famine and in times such as war,…

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): What to Expect When You Are Not Expecting

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a lifetime affair. It manifests often in the late teens early twenties often causing irregular menstrual cycles and elevated androgen (male hormone) levels. This hyperandrogenemia can…

Exercise During Pregnancy: How Little is Too Little And How Much is Too Much?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released guidelines on physical activity for pregnant women. They advise that healthy, pregnant women may perform moderately intense exercise for at…

Can Vitamin D Before Pregnancy Protect The Health Of My Baby In The Future?

Much attention has been garnered in the exploration of the role of Vitamin D and its metabolites in both health and fertility. Can Vitamin D before pregnancy protect the health…

The Role of Tubal Reconstructive Surgery in the Era of IVF

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 Risks with IVF?

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…

Evaluation of the Uterine Cavity

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.…

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Author: Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., M.D.

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