Fertility Blog

As a fertility specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how deeply the emotional toll of trying to conceive can affect patients—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Let's explore the very real (but often misunderstood) role that psychological stress can play in fertility challenges.

You’ve endured so many appointments, injections, side effects, bills, and the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment — all for the chance to have a baby. So why, when you learn the sex of your future child, are you sometimes left with a sense of...disappointment?

It's finally the big day, the one you've been anxiously waiting for...your embryo transfer! Everything you've done during your IVF cycle has been working towards this one potentially life-changing procedure. Let's explore what you can expect before, during and after.

So, you’ve booked your first fertility consultation. Congratulations! Reaching out for help is one of the biggest hurdles in this whole journey. Committing yourself to this process is a great feat, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this important step.

Trying to eat well while juggling fertility treatment, a busy schedule, and everything else life throws at you? This quick-start guide from our fertility dietitians will help you simplify meal prep, snack smarter, and stay nourished without the stress.

No one wants to be seen as the "problem patient." We fear that if we ask too many questions, need too much help, have a complaint, or need reassurance on our fertility journey, we will be viewed as needy or annoying. We may even worry that we'll get lower quality care!

Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be daunting. IVF nurses act as a fertility patient's guide throughout their entire journey, providing critical education, emotional support, and clinical care to help patients achieve their ultimate goal: having a baby.

Being told you have "unexplained infertility" can feel defeating. The good news? According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, 92% of couples with unexplained infertility who pursued fertility treatment ultimately had a child. So while this diagnosis may be frustrating, the odds are still in your favor that you'll become a parent!