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02/16/2022

9 Tips for a Successful IUI Procedure: Preparing & Post-Care

How to Increase Your Odds of IUI Success Intrauterine...

By Dr. Lauren Sundheimer
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02/10/2022

Top 6 Frequently Asked Questions About PCOS

Questions About PCOS You Should Know As one of...

By Rashmi Kudesia, MD, MSc
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02/02/2022

Potential Signs of Infertility

What are Potential Signs of Infertility? You’ve tried tracking...

By Dr. Stephanie Dahl
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01/24/2022

Infertility Glossary for Beginners

“Before you start, RTC on D3 for your TVUS...

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01/19/2022

What You Can Do to Get Pregnant in 2022

Written by: Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a reproductive endocrinology and...

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01/12/2022

Common Questions About IVF – Answered

You might be considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) to...

By Sunny Jun, MD
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01/05/2022

The Fertility Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are an important source of fat...

By Jessica Ryniec, MD
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12/29/2021

Fertility Treatment Acronym Cheat Sheet

When going through fertility treatment, you’ll encounter a new...

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12/28/2021

The First IVF Baby Born in the United States Turns 40 Years Old

On December 28, 1981, Elizabeth Carr became the very...

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12/15/2021

Your Thyroid’s Impact on Your Fertility

Understanding the Thyroid What is the thyroid? The thyroid...

By Dr. Wael Salem
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12/08/2021

Is Egg Freezing Right For You?

Fertility Preservation During COVID-19 COVID has made many people...

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12/01/2021

What every 30-year-old should know about their fertility

Fertility in your 30s You’re most fertile in your...