Fertility Cares Blog

Twin Rates Have Dropped For The First Time In Nearly 40 Years

While infertility is on the rise, twin rates have dropped for the first time in nearly 40 years. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, twin births declined by…

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Finding Our Way To You

We help patients achieve their dreams of being parents. Every note, comment, photo and testimonial continually reminds us why we do what we do. It is our job to make…

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Smoking Marijuana During Fertility Treatment May Increase Miscarriage

We know that smoking tobacco has a multitude of adverse effects on fertility and obstetrical outcomes. The impact of smoking marijuana has been less clear, however. A recent study published…

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Children Conceived Through IVF Don’t Show Any Increase Risk of Cancer

A recent large Dutch study confirmed what previous smaller studies had shown that children conceived through IVF don’t show any increase risk of cancer. This study followed nearly 50,000 children and…

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Metformin May Increase Full-Term Delivery in Women With PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 7-10% of women. The symptoms of PCOS usually present at puberty, but it may take many years before patients are correctly diagnosed. Diagnosing PCOS can…

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Nausea Elevates With Pregnancy

For some women, unfortunately, nausea elevates with pregnancy to the next level (figuratively and literally). Waking moments are riddled with waves of nausea and vomiting. It may be cyclic or…

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Herbal Supplements May be Harmful During Pregnancy

A recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology looked at pregnancy outcomes in women who used herbal supplements during pregnancy. This review included 74 studies that covered 47 herbal products.…

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Taking a Probiotic May Help Embryo Implantation

One question we hear frequently from our patients is: will taking a probiotic help with embryo implantation? Let’s dive in and find out! Your Gut and Embryo Implantation Recent studies…

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How to Treat Nausea During Pregnancy

Nausea is pregnancy, for most. Initially, it is welcomed – nausea is a clear physical sign that the promise of pregnancy (and birth) is secured. But that validation turns quickly…

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