Fertility Cares Blog

Category: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

LGBT Family Building Options
LGBTQ+ Family Building Options
New laws are being passed across the country that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination; yet, much work remains to change the hearts and minds of those who believe that LGBTQ+…
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National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are an integral component of preventive health care. Fertility centers are in a unique position to make women aware of the importance of…
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Why Wait Any Longer For IVF?
Why Wait Any Longer?
When you are ready to start a family, you shouldn’t have to wait. Most couples with infertility have already been trying to conceive for at least 6 to 12 months…
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SSRI Use In Pregnancy
Many women with infertility suffer depression and are treated with a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The most commonly prescribed antidepressant of this class is Sertraline…
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Frozen Embryo Transfer
One Healthy Child At a Time
The mantra “one healthy child at a time” echoes in our actions and our words. Dissolving are the days of generating as many embryos as are feasibly in an IVF…
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Pregnancy Over 40 Years Old
Pregnancy Past 40
As women get older, they are at increased risk for a variety of complications especially during pregnancy. These medical conditions are also seen in the general population. These include most…
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