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Everything you need to know about reproductive health, fertility testing, fertility treatment (like IUI and IVF) and how to navigate fertility challenges.

Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing

By: Sarah Waters, RN/WHNP
February 21st, 2023

One of the first steps on any family-building journey is a comprehensive fertility workup. This assessment includes blood work and other tests performed at various points in your menstrual cycle. Day 21 fertility testing is an essential part of evaluating your hormone levels and ensuring your body is prepared for a healthy pregnancy. Let's explore why!

Infertility | Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing

By: Sierra Dehmler
August 24th, 2022

When you enter the world of infertility, you're forced to learn an entirely new language in order to understand your results, advocate for yourself, and communicate with your team. But getting all this new terminology under your belt can be confusing! Let's explore the most common fertility acronyms and terms so you can feel more empowered on your journey.

Infertility | Fertility Basics | Secondary Infertility

By: Lisa Rosenthal
May 26th, 2022

For decades, patients have come to fertility clinics for help growing their families, whether it be their first child or their next child. The terms "primary infertility" and "secondary infertility" are often thrown around in the fertility world, but what do those with primary and secondary infertility have in common and where do the similarities end?

Fertility Basics | Fertility Testing

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 29th, 2021

When you decide you're ready to have a baby, you always hope that the process will be easy - that you'll get pregnant quickly, have a problem-free pregnancy, and of course, a healthy baby at the end. But what do you do when things aren't so simple? If you're having trouble getting pregnant, one of the first steps towards family-building success is fertility testing. Let's explore six reasons why these diagnostic tests are so important, and how they can help you achieve your goal of a healthy pregnancy and baby. 

Fertility Basics | Fertility Testing

By: Christina Dias, RN, BSN
June 9th, 2021

Navigating the world of fertility testing isn’t easy. Trying to remember all of the medical terminology can bring you back to high school science class (and no one wants to go that far back). As a fertility nurse with more than 15 years of experience, I find myself answering a few key questions more often than others.