Fertility Cares Blog

Is Vaginal or Intramuscular Progesterone Better For Pregnancy Success?

When a patient or couple begins an IVF cycle, we are always hopeful that success will be achieved in the very first cycle. Despite excellent pregnancy rates, some patients may…

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Does IVF Increase the Risk of Fetal Cardiac Defects?

In the United States, approximately 1.5% of all births involve the use of assisted reproductive technologies or in vitro fertilization (IVF). While assisted reproductive technologies are considered to be very…

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Guide to Fertility Insurance Laws in New England

This post was updated on Jan 1, 2024, to reflect the most up-to-date information, especially as it relates to the state of Maine, which previously had no fertility coverage mandates.…

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How to Improve Your Chances of IVF Success

Fertility treatment can be a very stressful time in the lives of IVF patients and their partners. We hear questions like, “What are my chances of getting pregnant?” and “Are…

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New Study Reveals COVID Vaccines Do Not Cause Female Sterility

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released a new study on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility. Reports claiming that COVID-19 vaccines or illnesses cause female sterility…

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The Two-Week Wait Prior to Pregnancy

Fertility treatments allow patients to be empowered and to regain hope. Once the patient has engaged in treatment, the two-week wait prior to pregnancy confirmation can be unbearable. Not surprisingly,…

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How Does Weight Affect Fertility?

An extreme in weight, either too thin or too heavy, can adversely affect reproductive health. Patients often ask, “How does weight affect fertility? or “What is the ideal weight to…

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How Genetics Can Affect Pregnancy

Patients who have lost a pregnancy or worry that there is a genetic cause of their infertility consider genetic testing to improve the success of pregnancy. If you are trying…

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When to Consider Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

The heartbreak of a previously lost pregnancy or the worry that you may be passing on an inherited disease can put added stress on a couple seeking fertility treatments. For…

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