I’m going to cut to the chase, we’ve been traditionally taught that sex creates babies. While this concept may be generally true, since the activity can involve the release of seminal fluid into the vaginal tract, it is important to know that the majority...
So, you’ve decided to take the initial step on your journey to parenthood? You plan to make an appointment with a fertility specialist, but you are anxious about what to expect. That’s fine, many people have been in your position. You may feel a bit...
Here are the facts about the Zika virus and how it affects fertility. What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus may have been making a buzz recently, however, it’s not a new disease. The Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and named...
No one ever grows up expecting to have infertility, yet it is extremely common—affecting one in eight couples in the United States. Being diagnosed with infertility can be emotionally devastating, raising fears of invasive and expensive procedures that may or may not work and...
Once upon a time, a little girl with a big heart dreamed of being a princess and meeting her Prince Charming. In her dream she was surrounded by her very own little princesses and princes in a beautiful four-bedroom castle she shared with her...
It’s been 36 years since scientists successfully combined fresh egg and sperm in a petri dish to produce the first “test tube baby” born from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although the technique seemed futuristic at the time, IVF has become a popular choice for...
But how do you know if egg freezing is right for you? There are several tests which can predict whether a woman has a faster biological clock, such as the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) test. This simple blood test helps to estimate what is called...