I never subscribed to the notion that sharing news of one’s pregnancy, in the early stages, was a bad idea for fear that the pregnancy may not last. Personally, I was elated when I found out that I ... read more
With New Year’s Day right around the corner, many of us find ourselves wondering what kind of resolution we can make, and then worrying if we can actually keep it. No matter who you are or where you ... read more
One of the things I look forward to every Christmas season is the cards we get from our patients. We will get dozens of them every year. Each one is very special to me. They all will generally have ... read more
One of the old wife's tales, which still plagues every IVF patient, is the myth that they need "strict" bed rest after the embryo transfer. Many patients are scared that the embryo will fall out if ... read more
Yes, I remember my Christmas pasts when I yearned for the same blessing. I thought that if I was to believe in Santa, those were the times he should have proven his magic to me/us. My only message to ... read more
Even though our culture idolizes the super thin, being underweight is not healthy and can affect your fertility. Twelve percent of infertility cases are the result of women being under or overweight. ... read more
Up to 35% of female infertility is caused by tubal disease. Tubal disease is also the most obvious indication for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF). A hydrosalpinx (hydro – “water” and ... read more
It’s true. Men make a difficult to comprehend one to two hundred million sperm per day. Women, on the other hand, are forever losing eggs. In fact, women have their maximum number of eggs before they ... read more
When I was in the midst of my despair after having lost 2 pregnancies, I began to wonder, “Is all of this my fault? Did I wait too long to try to have a family? Should I have settled down sooner?” ... read more
