The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Practice Committee recently published a report titled "Obesity and Reproduction” in its journal Fertility and Sterility. The report offers insights on ... read more
The relationship between female age and fertility is well established and discussed extensively in previous blogs. But when it comes to male fertility, age is rarely discussed. So, do men need to ... read more
Male infertility test are recommended for any couple that fails to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse or after 6 months of failure to conceive when the partner is ... read more
The clinical significance of white blood cells in semen, often called pus cells, has been debated for a long time. If they are caused by infection, then they can interfere with sperm function and ... read more
As medicine has advanced, fertility patients now have options that previously did not exist. As recently as thirty-five years ago, if you had blocked fallopian tubes or a low sperm count, chances are ... read more
"Is my hCG level okay?" is a very common question of expectant mothers. Studies surrounding hCG levels done 14 days after egg retrieval in patients with day-2 transfers as well as comparing hCG ... read more
Often at the end of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, there are extra embryos that can be frozen (cryopreserved) for later use. There are several advantages to embryo freezing. If the patient ... read more
Patients who are having trouble getting pregnant and are overweight frequently hear from their doctors that they need to lose weight to get pregnant. Overweight is a common cause of infertility. In ... read more
The range of tests available for people who are having trouble getting pregnant is ever-growing. But what infertility tests are really necessary? read more
When considering working with a fertility clinic, it is very important to review the clinic's IVF success rates. As a prospective patient, you need to know the clinic's success rates with fresh ... read more
