Fertility Blog

Every year, Father's Day arrives with its greeting cards and grilling plans and social media tributes. And every year, for the people sitting in the quiet middle of a fertility journey, that Sunday in June can feel like it belongs to a world just slightly out of reach.

At a glance → Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause pain, scarring, adhesions, and fertility challenges → Symptoms are often dismissed as “normal” period pain, which can delay diagnosis and treatment for years → Endometriosis does not mean pregnancy is impossible, but early fertility evaluation can help protect your options → The best care often involves a specialist who can address pain, fertility goals, surgical options, and whole-person support Endometriosis is a chronic condition that is both common and frequently misdiagnosed. It can affect fertility but doesn't mean pregnancy is impossible. Early specialist care, surgical interventions, and multidisciplinary support often make the biggest difference.

While Black women are almost twice as likely to experience infertility, only 8% actually seek fertility treatment (compared to 15% of white women). Statistics like these, compounded by the fact that Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, highlight inequalities in reproductive healthcare that must be addressed.

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With around 25% of recognized pregnancies ending in loss, miscarriages are much more common than you might think. But what causes some people to experience repeated pregnancy losses? And what are the most common causes of recurrent miscarriage?

When most people dream of starting a family, they don't envision needing the help of a fertility specialist. But when trying to conceive stretches from months into years, it becomes clear that something is wrong. In this powerful story, new parents AmyKate and Brian open up about their emotional journey, and how love and hope carried them through.

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While the physical burden of fertility treatment typically rests on the female partner in a relationship, men are primarily expected to provide support to them throughout the process. But fertility struggles affect men in different ways - and their experience matters too.