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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) and Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF)

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and recurrent implantation failure (RIF) are two distinct conditions that can affect couples trying to conceive. What Causes Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)? Recurrent pregnancy loss refers…

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No Need To Delay Conception After a Miscarriage

How long should I wait to try to conceive again after experiencing a miscarriage is a very common question among women who have experienced one. Historically, many women were instructed…

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When to Consider Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

The heartbreak of a previously lost pregnancy or the worry that you may be passing on an inherited disease can put added stress on a couple seeking fertility treatments. For…

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Spontaneous Miscarriages

Spontaneous miscarriages are losses before the 20th week of gestation (pregnancy). It is the loss occurs before 10 weeks we consider the pregnancy to be developmentally an embryo. If the…

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Vitamin D Levels May Reduce the Risk of Miscarriage

A recent study published in the Lancet suggests that Vitamin D levels may reduce the risk of miscarriage in women who have already had a miscarriage. In this prospective cohort…

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How Long To Wait After A Miscarriage Before Trying To Become Pregnant

How long to wait after a miscarriage before trying to become pregnant again has been debated for years with different clinicians varying opinions ranging from one to six or more…

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Endometrial Receptivity Testing (ERA)

Equal amounts of research and consternation center on the proper cultivation, collection and treatment of oocytes during the IVF cycle. Only mature oocytes are a candidate for fertilization.  Moreover, only…

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Recurrent Miscarriages Can Be Prevented

Miscarriage is a very common occurrence.  At least 15-25% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, and as a woman ages, this percentage increases.  Many women are not aware of this…

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Become an Advocate for Infertility Benefits

In 1987, the Massachusetts state legislature mandated that certain infertility benefits be provided by commercial insurers. This notable achievement was accomplished in large part due to the efforts of Resolve, a…

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