Fertility Cares Blog

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can affect chances of pregnancy and increase the risk of having a miscarriage. This is why BMI is considered when determining IVF treatment. Research is…

In the United States, approximately 1.5% of all births involve the use of assisted reproductive technologies or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Bleeding during pregnancy (first trimester) is somewhat common and…

In women who smoke, the adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy have been well-documented. We are still learning about the reproductive impact of male partners who smoke, however. Many insurance…

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…

15% of women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss, that is three or more consecutive losses, have an anatomic uterine defect. Potential uterine causes of recurrent pregnancy loss can be divided…

Miscarriage occurs more often than most woman realize. At least 15-25% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, and as a woman ages, this percentage increases. Many women are not aware…

Approximately 60% to 70% of pregnancy losses are most commonly chromosomally abnormal, whether as an isolated event (one) or recurrent which is considered to be two or more consecutive losses.…

Recurrent pregnancy loss is when there have been two or more consecutive miscarriages. While most miscarriages result from chromosomal, or genetic, abnormalities, there are lifestyle factors linked to recurrent pregnancy…

Exposure to environmental pollutants for those trying to conceive can adversely affect the ability to become pregnant and overall fertility. Numerous health-related issues have been linked to air pollution. A…