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What Happens When a Sperm Meets an Egg

While women typically release only a single egg each month, men release millions of sperm during ejaculation with only one lucky winner fertilizing the egg. What happens when a sperm…

Is Vaping a Healthier Alternative to Smoking?

The health risks of tobacco have been known for decades—it’s not good for you. But what about the option of e-cigarettes? Is vaping a healthier alternative to smoking? The answer…

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…

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…

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…

How Do You Choose the Best Blastocyst for Transfer?

Many patients ask how you choose the best blastocyst for transfer during an IVF cycle. A Day 5 transfer allows us to choose the best embryos for transfer more accurately.…

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…

Treatment For Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

The treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss should depend on the underlying causes contributing to loss. Unfortunately, the precise cause for loss remains unknown in many cases, and thus, effective treatment…

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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