Fertility Cares Blog

When to Seek Help for Infertility

You’ve tried to get pregnant but wonder if it’s time to take a different approach. Most couples desiring a pregnancy expect success immediately. However, the natural chance of becoming pregnant…

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The Importance of the Endometrium for Pregnancy

The endometrium plays a key role during the menstrual cycle as well as during pregnancy. Much of our efforts in assisted reproductive technologies, namely IVF and IUI, is focused on…

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IUI vs. IVF: Success Rates and Determining the Right Treatment for You

When a couple is having difficulty conceiving, there is a spectrum of treatment options ranging from “low tech” treatment (like oral agents with timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination (IUI)) all…

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Donor Insemination

Donor Insemination (DI) is performed by placing sperm form either an anonymous or designated (Identity Known) donor into the cervical opening (Intracervical Insemination, ICI) or into the uterus (Intra-Uterine Insemination,…

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Converting Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)/Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Cycles to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

For many couples, the inability to conceive is caused by abnormal or absent ovulation. Normal ovulation involves the natural recruitment of an egg that has been hibernating in the ovary…

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