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Can Thyroid Levels Affect Fertility?

Healthy thyroid levels are a key factor for a successful pregnancy. Patients often ask how thyroid levels affect fertility and the ability to conceive. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is a…

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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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Does Ovulation Induction Increase Risk for Developmental Delays?

Our patients frequently ask if fertility treatment poses any risk to their future offspring. In particular, they are concerned about long-term issues that could affect the health of their child.…

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A Uterine Structural Study is an Important Part of the Evaluation of Infertility

A uterine structural study is an important part of the evaluation of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss as many of the abnormalities found can be easily corrected which may facilitate…

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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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How Do You Freeze Embryos?

The ability both to cryopreserve and to thaw eggs, sperm and embryos has revolutionized fertility treatment. In the deep-freeze, the succession of time is almost halted, or at least moving…

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When to Consider IVF

Patients often question when to consider IVF for infertility treatment. IVF should be considered when more conservative measures fail or in circumstances where more conservative measures would not be effective.…

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Vitamins and Supplements for Implantation

If you’re trying to conceive with fertility treatment, you want to make sure that you’re supporting your body and optimizing your fertility with the right nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Naturally,…

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