Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a simple in-office procedure, which involves placing “washed” sperm inside the uterus to facilitate fertilization. With IUI, we bypass the vagina (which is acidic ... read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used to assist couples going through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as IUI and IVF. The primary modality used in TCM to treat infertility and/or ... read more
People often assume a woman is infertile if she and her partner cannot conceive; however, this is not always the case. Males play a big role in fertility, accounting for at least 35% of infertility ... read more
You may be one of the millions of Americans who is overweight or obese. Whether you're male or female, if you also have fertility issues, losing weight may increase your chances of conceiving. Here ... read more
A previous blog regarding AMH levels was greeted by more than 150 questions from interested readers. A common question was regarding the clinical significance of a low AMH level. I am young and my ... read more
In the April 2014 issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility (Fertil Steril 2014;101:1012-8), Reichman et al. assessed the value of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) as a prognostic indicator of in ... read more
Changes in the cervical mucus in response to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can be used to pinpoint the fertile window and help with timing intercourse. By paying attention to these ... read more
Women and couples can take a number of steps to maximize the chance of conception, including having sex during the fertile window (the best time to get pregnant), monitoring cervical mucus, and use ... read more
Past blog posts have discussed cervical mucus charting, ovulation predictor kits, and other methods of determining the best time to get pregnant. read more
