Fertility Cares Blog

Pain Due to Endometriosis
Pain Due to Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus most commonly found implanted on the ovaries and tissues within the pelvis. It is a pathological entity requiring surgery to diagnosis…
LGBT Family Building Options
LGBTQ+ Family Building Options
New laws are being passed across the country that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination; yet, much work remains to change the hearts and minds of those who believe that LGBTQ+…
Long Work Hours Fertility
Women Who Work Long Hours
A recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that women who work greater than 40 hours per week took 20% longer to conceive compared to women who…
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Women affected by depression and pregnant often find themselves pulled between concern for risks for the pregnancy vs their mental welfare. Antidepressants and pregnancy deliver a double-edge sword. Women medicated…
Family Balancing | Gender Selection
Family Balancing
This week in the Wall Street Journal (August 17, 2015 Issue), there was an article about the growing popularity of family balancing. At FCNE, we have been performing this for…
flu vaccination during infertility treatment
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are an integral component of preventive health care. Fertility centers are in a unique position to make women aware of the importance of…
Does DHEA Help IVF Success?
Is DHEA in IVF Helpful?
DHEA also known as Dehydroepiandrosterone has been used in IVF in the hope that it will enhance follicle growth and egg development in women with a prior poor response to…
Why Wait Any Longer For IVF?
Why Wait Any Longer?
When you are ready to start a family, you shouldn’t have to wait. Most couples with infertility have already been trying to conceive for at least 6 to 12 months…