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08/03/2022

How Long Does it Take for Sperm to Reach the Egg and Implant – CCRM Physicians Explain

Written by: Dr. Katherine McKnight, a board certified reproductive...

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07/21/2022

Can Ovarian Cysts Cause Infertility?

Written by: Dr. Olivia Carpinello, reproductive endocrinology and infertility...

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07/14/2022

Why is My Period Lasting So Long?

Written by: Dr. Annie Martin, reproductive endocrinology and infertility...

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06/23/2022

Pride Feature: One Couple’s Journey Through IUI

Years before Cady and Alex Ramirez were a couple,...

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06/22/2022

Surrogacy and Egg & Sperm Donation- What You Should Know From a Legal Perspective

Surrogacy and egg or sperm donation involve important legal...
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06/16/2022

Is Infertility on the Rise?

Written by Dr. Sara Barton, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist...

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06/09/2022

5 Things to Know About IVF

Written by: Dr. Sunny Jun, a board certified reproductive...

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05/11/2022

Top Myths About Egg Donation

Written By: Dr. Dorette Noorhasan, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist...

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05/04/2022

What to Expect After Your Embryo Transfer

Written by: Dr. Olivia Carpinello, a reproductive endocrinology and...

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04/28/2022

35 Most-Asked Questions About Fertility

With so much information vying for our attention every...

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04/21/2022

Pregnancy Options After Your Tubes are Tied

Written by: Dr. Lauren Sundheimer, a board certified reproductive...

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04/14/2022

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Infertility

Since 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant...