Cancer | Fertility Preservation | Men's Health | Mental Health
By:
Spencer S. Richlin, MD
November 16th, 2023
During the month of November, you may see some men growing out beards and mustaches in support of "Movember." What exactly is it, and what does the cause raise awareness for?
PCOS | Advocacy | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
September 18th, 2023
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often runs in families, with up to 70 percent of the daughters of women with PCOS also developing it. This is the story of a mother with PCOS who ended up having three children with the same condition - and how they handled it.
Fertility Treatment | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
June 23rd, 2023
Why don’t we talk about sex when we talk about fertility? Despite the very personal nature of fertility treatment, the sex life of a couple navigating infertility often becomes a low priority. Let's talk about why this happens and some easy ways to reconnect with your partner.
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
May 24th, 2023
While you're trying to grow your family through IVF, you will have to make a temporary decision about what to do with future excess embryos. When you're still riding the emotional roller coaster of infertility, this may feel ridiculous. It’s almost inconceivable (pardon the pun) to think you will ever finish building your family and end up with more embryos than you need.
By:
Jennifer Walsh, RDN
March 24th, 2023
We all know how important it is to nourish our bodies, especially during fertility treatment, but it often becomes more difficult to prioritize well-balanced meals, snacks, and staying hydrated when stress, anxiety, and other emotions come into play.
Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
October 12th, 2022
The loss of a much-wanted pregnancy or baby is an unimaginable heartache that touches countless lives, yet remains shrouded in silence. This guide explores the complexity of this experience and offers a list of trusted resources to support those facing such profound loss.
Pregnancy | Fertility Treatment | Mental Health
By:
Sierra Dehmler
August 4th, 2022
What happens after you successfully conceive with the help of fertility treatment? This big and exciting transition of care from your fertility clinic (where you've been closely monitored for so long) back to your OB/GYN's office (where you're "just" a regular pregnant patient) can also be nerve-wracking. So let's talk about it!
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Genetic Testing | Mental Health | Genetics
By:
Sierra Dehmler
June 21st, 2022
After receiving some shocking news on their fertility journey, Alyson and her husband were advised to move straight to IVF treatment - something they never expected to hear. This is the story of what happened next and everything they learned on the way to meeting their baby girl, Emmy.