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Luteal Phase Deficiency

Countless hours, blogs and forums have been dedicated to infertility and the potential source as a luteal phase deficiency.  Luteal phase deficiency (LPD), or a lack of progesterone has been…

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Which Is Best, Ovulation Induction or IVF?

Without a doubt IVF is the most effective method of achieving a healthy, successful, singleton pregnancy as long as it is performed in a ‘Center of Excellence’ where an elective…

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Letrozole May Induce Ovulation

Ovulation is critical to achieving a natural pregnancy. Ovulation dysfunction is one of the primary causes of infertility. Clomiphene citrate (clomid) has been used for decades to induce ovulation in…

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Why We Prefer Transferring A Single Embryo

Many women ask why we prefer transferring a single embryo into women less than 35 years of age, encourage this in women under 38 and leave it as an option…

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Can Endometrial Scratching Boost IVF Success Rates?

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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Flu Vaccination During Infertility Treatment

Flu season is upon us and it is important for all to heed the CDC message: Get vaccinated, stay at home if you are sick, and take medications if they…

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Are Shots More Effective for Fertility Medication Administration?

Progesterone administration is used in IVF cycles because of the belief that at the time of egg retrieval subsequent progesterone production would be deficient due to the removal of the…

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12 Facts and Fallacies of Infertility

Understanding your personal fertility and the factors that affect your fertility potential are key to a successful pregnancy. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), here are 12 facts…

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Building Healthy Families One Baby At A Time

Infertility is a life crisis and a devastating disease affecting one in eight couples trying to conceive. One of the most successful therapies for infertility is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF),…

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