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01/01/2026 California’s SB 729 Mandate and Fertility Treatments: What to Know
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11/10/2021

Do’s and Don’ts During IVF Treatment

Some of the most common questions we receive from...

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11/03/2021

5 Reasons Men Can Experience Infertility

Written by: Dr. Brent Hanson, a reproductive endocrinology and...

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10/27/2021

Endometriosis Symptoms You Should Know About

Endometriosis, or “endo,” is a condition where tissue that...

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10/20/2021

Starting a Family When You Have BRCA

About 1 in 500 women in the U.S. have...

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09/30/2021

10 Ways Smoking Harms Fertility

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

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09/26/2021

Self-Care Tips for Women Undergoing IVF

The in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey can lengthy and...

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09/16/2021

7 Signs You Might Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

If you suspect you might have polycystic ovary syndrome...

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09/09/2021

The Truth About Pineapple and Fertility

When pregnancy is taking longer than you thought, you...

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09/02/2021

PCOS and Its Impact On Mental Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine condition causing...

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08/23/2021

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

Written by: Dr. Wael Salem, a board certified reproductive...

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08/03/2021

Depression and Infertility

Initially, going into fertility treatments may have been exciting,...

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07/22/2021

Supporting your partner through pregnancy loss

Experiencing a pregnancy loss or miscarriage can be incredibly...