By:
Arisbel Redvil, Medical Assistant
August 18th, 2023
Before you begin fertility treatment, your doctor needs to uncover any potential roadblocks. One of the ways they do this is by performing a diagnostic cycle, which includes a short test called a saline sonogram (also known as a sonohysterogram, or SHG).
By:
Kirsten Hennigan, NP
August 16th, 2023
Finding out you may need fertility treatment in order to conceive is overwhelming. While we can’t take all the stress away completely, we can give you the tools and information that you need to tackle this journey feeling more prepared for what lies ahead.
By:
Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
August 11th, 2023
While the majority of people with PCOS have excess weight, it is possible to have the condition and still have a BMI within normal range. This is known as "lean PCOS," and it can make it even harder to get a proper diagnosis. Let's explore why.
Unexplained Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Egg Donor | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
August 11th, 2023
Considering egg donation as a method of building your family? Wondering how the process actually works? In this story, Rebecca shares why she and her husband chose to pursue egg donor IVF, the challenges they encountered, and how it led them to parenthood.
Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Diabetes
By:
Ilana Ressler, MD, FACOG
August 7th, 2023
Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic can all be used to treat type 2 diabetes, but they also show promise in treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Here's what you need to know.
By:
Jill Hickey, RDN
July 26th, 2023
One of the most challenging parts about managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is learning how to nourish your body in a way that keeps your blood sugar stable and keeps you feeling good. After 20 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I've collected a variety of PCOS-friendly snack ideas that are yummy, easy to prepare, and pack a nutritional punch!
By:
Sierra Dehmler
July 25th, 2023
Thanks to amazing advances in reproductive medicine, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process has become a widely used and highly effective method for achieving personal family-building goals. While you or someone you love may have benefited from this evolution in fertility treatment, have you ever stopped to consider how the method became so successful?
By:
Sierra Dehmler
July 19th, 2023
The world of embryology is both fascinating and mindblowing, leaving many fertility patients wondering how it all happens. The life-changing work that embryologists do each day make amazing things like IVF possible - and now, they're answering your top embryology questions!