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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?

Infertility is defined as being unable to get pregnant...

By Sara Barton, MD
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06/09/2022

5 Things to Know About IVF

If you’re considering going through in vitro fertilization (IVF)...

By Sunny Jun, MD
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05/11/2022

Top Myths About Egg Donation

There are thousands of families whose path to parenthood...

By Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
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05/04/2022

What to Expect After Your Embryo Transfer

The “nine day wait” between your embryo transfer and...

By Olivia Carpinello, MD
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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

You may have had your tubes tied because you...

By Dr. Lauren Sundheimer
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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...

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04/06/2022

Are You a Good Candidate for IVF?

What is IVF? IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a...

By Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
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03/30/2022

5 Reasons to Consider Egg Freezing if You Have Endometriosis

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

By Dr. Wael Salem
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03/24/2022

The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Infertility

Through the months, or sometimes years, of struggling to...

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03/15/2022

Your Guide to ICSI

The fertility world is full of acronyms, and you...

By Amy Kohlmeier, MD