Fertility Blog

In the United States alone, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects over 5 million women of reproductive age, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about the condition, which leads to many pervasive myths about PCOS and fertility. Let's explore six of the most common myths about PCOS.

“Social Distancing” Doesn’t Stop Everything Infertility doesn't just disappear now that we're called to "socially distance" ourselves from the rest of humanity.

We’re delighted to announce that all 6 of the RMA of Connecticut fertility physicians have ranked as Castle Connolly Top Doctors again. Since 1991, the renowned publishing company Castle Connolly has compiled the list of America’s Top Doctors® each year. Every doctor on the list is nominated by peer doctors in their specific field and assessed by a physician-led research team.

My observation is that we have gotten away from the natural order of things. With the advent of modern technology, many of us are less in touch with nature than ever before. Days can go by without our feet ever touching the earth, even during the hot summer months. This is especially true for someone challenged by the rigors of infertility. It’s hard for our feet to touch the ground when we’re so caught up in the everyday hormone injections and necessary fertility treatment procedures. The process becomes so all-consuming that we can forget the simple beauty that comes with each day. How long has it been since you have walked in the woods, stood by the ocean, or marveled at the full moon? With the start of fall, this is a good time to offer ourselves yet another chance to truly enjoy the beauty of the season by reconnecting with the universe as well as reconnecting with ourselves. I have always found comfort in the understanding that the laws of the universe apply to all.

One of the hardest decisions Dan and I faced during fertility treatment was making the transition from IUI (intrauterine insemination) to IVF (in vitro fertilization). I remember after failing our third round of IUI treatment (yes, I know, the politically correct way of putting this is, “after my third failed cycle”, but let’s face it, it felt like a personal failure when there was no positive pregnancy test!), my husband and I came face to face with a decision making moment: to pursue another round of IUI or bust out the big guns, moving ahead with IVF. There was a lot of time discussing this potentially life changing decision. We made tons of pros and cons lists because we wanted to ensure we were choosing the best option for the two of us and our situation. We considered lots of factors, but two kept rising to the top of importance: financial cost and our emotional sanity.

The challenges of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are very well known to the RMA of Connecticut fertility team. Here’s one attention commanding statistic (supplied by PCOSChallenge): 1 in 10 women will be affected by this multi-faceted metabolic syndrome and it is the number one cause of infertility. PCOS at RMA of Connecticut

Ever wonder who the person behind the white coat really is? Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) invites you to watch our video series entitled, “Beyond the White Coat”, which provides a rare opportunity to get to know all six of RMACT’s dedicated board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. They answer professional questions, such as what RMACT means to them, and they also share personal, little-known insights into their lives outside the office. And when you are ready to schedule an appointment or if you have any initial questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our New Patient Liaisons at (203) 956-2265.

The seasons in our lives closely mirror those in the physical world. Each of us begin as babies, then children, then move into teenage years and then, after a time as young adults, we typically look at parenthood and family building.