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Not sure where to begin? Start here. Asking the right questions during your first fertility consultation can help you feel more informed, more empowered, and more in control of your path forward. This blog offers a patient-centered list of the most helpful questions to bring to your visit. Think of it as your fertility FAQ cheat sheet.
If you’ve experienced fertility challenges or are looking for the best way to build your family, you deserve care that’s accessible, compassionate, and supported by policy. California’s Senate Bill 729 is an important step forward in that direction. Here’s what you need to know.
The tissue that is shed during one’s period is called the endometrium. When this tissue grows in places outside of the uterus, it leads to a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis can be quite painful and can cause the formation of scar tissue and lesions. It can also cause difficulty in urination and sexual intercourse due to pain. Endometriosis affects nearly 200 million girls and women all over the world, according to the World Health Organization . Although it currently has no cure, there are ways to manage its symptoms, including any infertility that it may cause. In this article, we shall be discussing the stages, symptoms, treatment, and the impact of endometriosis on a person’s health and fertility.
When considering diet in pregnancy, it is important to ensure that the nutritional content of your meals is balanced. It is advisable to avoid highly processed foods altogether, including raw meats and unpasteurized dairy products, as these could host disease carrying microbes which could negatively impact both you and your baby. Fruits make for a particularly good snack because they are infused with vitamins and minerals which are crucial to the development of your unborn child. Pineapples are unique for the nutritional value they add to a person’s diet. We shall be highlighting some benefits of consuming pineapple while pregnant.
Typically, the causes of fallopian tube blockage are infections, diseases, or surgical complications. Often, blockage is discovered as patients are being treated for something else, because it usually does not present symptoms. In fact, someone with blocked fallopian tubes may not even know it. Therefore we shall discuss fallopian tube blockage, what causes it, the impact of blocked tubes, how they are detected and how they are treated.
A woman’s body is complex and any changes can affect a woman’s cycle. These changes can sometimes be negatively attributed to the use of birth control. Birth control is often misconstrued, particularly when it comes to its effect on fertility. The link between birth control and fertility has caused many women to question their birth control choices. This article takes a comprehensive look at this link and whether this link is true or just a myth.
Our fertility practice and IVF lab have met higher underwriting standards in reproductive endocrinology to earn The REI Protect Seal of Approval.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most well-known and effective assisted reproductive technologies available today. For individuals and couples facing infertility, IVF represents a beacon of hope, offering the possibility of achieving pregnancy when other methods have failed. Understanding the basics of IVF is essential for anyone considering this path to parenthood.