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09/28/2022

Male Fertility 101: 7 Ways to Boost Male Fertility

Written by: Dr. Aaron Styer, board-certified reproductive endocrinology and...

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09/27/2022

The Flu Shot and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Fall is here and with the cooler weather comes...

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09/15/2022

Preparing for Frozen Embryo Transfer

Written by: Dr. Janet Choi, a board certified reproductive...

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08/24/2022

When To See An REI

Deciding to seek care from a fertility specialist can...

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08/17/2022

How to Achieve Optimal Fertility Wellness

About the Authors Aaron K. Styer, MD, is a...

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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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07/27/2022

The Benefits Of Single Embryo Transfer (SET)

Forty-four years ago, the first successful in vitro fertilization-embryo...

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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...