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COVID-19 and Impact on Pregnancy

COVID-19 and the impact on pregnancy is still evolving. What we do know is that we have the experience of the last year with countless documented infections during pregnancy (and…

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Should I Get the Vaccination if I Already Had COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to distance themselves from loved ones and friends. This forced distance has created an enormous emotional toll for patients undergoing infertility treatment, which…

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Clomid Challenge Test and IVF Treatment

Ovarian reserve is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, quality and developmental potential of the eggs remaining in the ovary. As a woman ages ovarian…

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Managing Infertility Treatment in the Midst of Covid-19

As anyone who has ever faced infertility will confirm, there is never a “good” time to be infertile. Coping with uncertainty and infertility during COVID-19 is especially challenging. Many of…

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Odds of Getting Pregnant

A common question most couples have when trying to conceive: What are the odds that I will get pregnant this month? When the decision to have a baby has been…

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Too Much Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Autism

Folic acid supplementation is an important part of prenatal care. It has been clearly shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (such as spina bifida) in a developing…

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The Thyroid Gland Plays an Essential Role in Pregnancy

The thyroid gland plays an essential role in pregnancy. It makes hormones that enable your body to function. It also controls metabolism and plays a key role in the development…

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Rheumatologic Medication Use When Trying To Conceive

Rheumatologic diseases are very common in all reproductive age women, including those who are attempting to conceive. These are diseases of the joints and ligaments which include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, psoriasis-related arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease…

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How Do You Know If You Have Fibroids?

Fibroids do not always cause symptoms, but how do you know if you have fibroids? The most common symptom caused by fibroids is heavy menstrual bleeding. Other common symptoms may…

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