Fertility Cares Blog

Can Ovarian Cysts Cause Infertility?

Ovarian cysts are more common than you might think. In fact, it’s estimated that 10% of those with ovaries have them. They are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the ovaries…

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Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy Is Linked to Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence

The increase of legalization of marijuana does not decrease the concern for the effects of maternal and fetal exposure during pregnancy and potential negative outcomes on the child. The legalization…

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Body Mass Index (BMI) Can Affect Chances of Pregnancy

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can affect chances of pregnancy and increase the risk of having a miscarriage. This is why BMI is considered when determining IVF treatment. Research is…

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What is the Bivalent Vaccine and When Should I Get it?

This summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the new bivalent vaccine is available for anyone age 12 and older. Similar to previous versions of the COVID-19…

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How an Endometriosis Diet Helps Manage Symptoms

In the United States, about 11% of the population has endometriosis, making it one of the most common medical conditions women deal with. Because this condition causes the tissue that…

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Ask Mary: Booking Your First Fertility Treatment Appointment

The time has come: you’re ready to take the first step toward the family of your dreams by booking your first fertility treatment appointment. While you’ve done thorough research to…

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Fertility Treatment Support: The Role of the Fertility Concierge

It’s not just about providing care – it is about always putting patients first at Fertility Centers of New England. We are here to listen. We take a supportive, collaborative…

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PCOS, Depression, and Anxiety: Tending to Mental Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as five million people in the United States, causing irregular menstrual cycles, metabolic abnormalities, and hormone imbalances. This can lead to other health…

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What Makes a Family: A Patient’s Perspective After Fertility Treatments

Families are as unique as the people who make them. In the end, all that’s needed for anyone to thrive—whether that be a parent or child—is a loving and supportive…

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