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10/21/2022

Using FSA for Embryo Storage, IVF & Fertility Treatments

Thinking about starting fertility treatment? Did you know that...

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10/19/2022

What Is a PCOS/PMOS Diet? Foods to Eat & Avoid with PCOS

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you may...

By Rashmi Kudesia, MD, MSc
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09/28/2022

Male Fertility 101: 7 Ways to Boost Male Fertility

Have you and your partner been struggling for months...

By Aaron Styer, MD
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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 (FET)

You’re about to start the process for a frozen...

By Dr. Janet Choi
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08/24/2022

When to See a Fertility Specialist (REI)

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

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08/17/2022

How to Achieve Optimal Fertility Wellness

The ability to get pregnant and deliver a healthy...

By Aaron Styer, MD
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08/03/2022

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

Pregnancy doesn’t happen right away after having sex. A...

By Katherine McKnight, MD
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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?

If you have ovaries, chances are you’ll have an...

By Olivia Carpinello, MD
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07/14/2022

Why is My Period Lasting So Long?

When it comes to the menstrual cycle, AKA your...

By Dr. Annie Martin
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06/23/2022

Pride Feature: One Couple’s Journey Through IUI

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