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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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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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Understanding Fertility Treatment Costs

If you are beginning your fertility treatment journey, cost is likely at the top of your mind. Understanding fertility treatment costs and what payment options are available will help you…

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What Tests Are Involved With an Infertility Evaluation?

One of the first steps of diagnostic testing of infertility is an evaluation of the uterine cavity. Often patients ask what tests are involved with an infertility evaluation? Knowing what…

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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and healthcare providers have expressed concern about the impact of this virus on maternal and fetal outcomes. Statistics and recommendations related to…

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The Purpose of a Mock Cycle During IVF

‘Mock Cycle’ is a term you may have heard of in relation to a fertility journey, but what exactly is it and who is a good candidate for one? Fertility…

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Pregnancy

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and healthcare providers have expressed concern about the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy. On a daily basis, statistics and recommendations related to…

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Can Progesterone Prevent Miscarriage in the First Trimester?

First trimester bleeding is very common and very stressful. For decades, clinicians and researchers have looked for ways to prevent miscarriage and other pregnancy complications. A recent trial called the…

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COVID Vaccines Do Not Influence IVF Outcome

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 the lockdown for fear…

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