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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Illuminating the Path to Parenthood

Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving world of medical science, few breakthroughs have had as profound an impact on family...

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The Journey to Parenthood After Tubal Ligation: Why IVF is Your Best Bet

Introduction For many people, the decision to undergo tubal ligation, commonly known as getting your tubes tied, is a...

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Why is Infertility Taboo?

Why is Infertility Taboo? Unless you have personally dealt with infertility, you may not have heard about all of...

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Disparities in Access to Fertility Care

While most people have easy access to reliable reproductive health care, this is not true for all individuals across...

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What is Secondary Infertility?

Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant or carry a pregnancy after previously having a successful...

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Managing Stress During Infertility Treatments

Fertility treatments can take a significant toll on all aspects of patients’ lives, especially on their mental health. Patients...

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Is Going to a Fertility Clinic Scary?

is going to a fertility clinic scary? Given the cultural taboo and negative perception of an infertility diagnosis in...

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How Does Eating Organic Food Affect Fertility?

If you are trying to conceive, there are some dietary changes you can make to improve your fertility, like...

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How Does Birth Control Affect Fertility?

If you’ve been on birth control for a while and have made the decision that you’re ready to start...

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10 Things to Consider When you’re Ovulating

Ovulation is one of the most critical aspects of conception for couples to keep in mind. Yet, for many,...

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10 Things that can Boost your Sperm Count

Are you and your partner suffering from infertility problems? Don’t worry, you are not alone. 18% of couples in...

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How to Tell your Boss you’re Going through Fertility Treatment

Depending on your particular situation and fertility journey, there may come a time when fertility treatments start interfering with...

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How to Support your Partner through Fertility Treatments

Infertility can have a profound physical, mental, and emotional impact on an individual. This can understandably take a toll...

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What Medications are Typically Used to Treat Infertility?

For couples seeking treatment for infertility, medication can often be the first step towards increasing chances of pregnancy, especially...

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How to Cope Emotionally After a Miscarriage

Despite the fact that miscarriage is so common, this does not make the experience any less difficult or painful...

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10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Fertility Treatment

Like many of you, my journey to motherhood was not at all what I expected it to be. Navigating...

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What is Infertility and Who is Affected by it?

Simply put, infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after at least one year of having frequent,...

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How to Balance Work and Fertility Treatment

One aspect of fertility treatments that many patients can overlook is the time commitment. It can often be difficult...

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How to Find Out if your Company Offers Fertility Benefits

It’s no secret that fertility treatments can require a large financial investment. However, there are ways you can make...

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What to Expect After an IUI Procedure

What even is IUI? How is it different from IVF? Will it hurt? What if it doesn’t work? These...

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