If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you may be wondering if stress in your life is a contributing factor. The research is contradictory on this question and it really boils down to your ... read more
I have written several blogs on issues pertaining to egg donors and recipients. These have been published over the past couple of years since I have been the egg donor co-ordinator at InVia. The ... 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
What is a varicocele? A varicocele, or abnormally enlarged veins in the scrotum, are present in roughly 15% of the normal male population, jumping to 40% in men presenting with primary infertility, ... read more
Genetic carrier testing is one of the main topics fertility patients ask about when choosing an egg donor. A lot has changed in genetic carrier testing since my last blog about it last year. Because ... read more
Patients considering IVF often want to know the answers to two questions: "What are my chances of success?" and "How long does IVF take to succeed?" read more
Welcome to the new insurance benefits year! If you're receiving or planning on receiving treatment related to fertility, insurance is something you need to keep up to date on, as benefits and ... 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
