If you're struggling with fertility issues, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world are facing the same challenge. But there's hope — advances in reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology have enabled individuals and couples to achieve their dream of starting or growing their families. In this article, we discuss the basics of infertility and briefly overview the different treatment options available. What is infertility? Infertility is the inability to get pregnant. If a person or couple has been trying (having regular unprotected sex) for 12 months or longer without success, they may be considered infertile. Women 35 years or older are considered

Maybe you’ve been trying to conceive unsuccessfully (for a while) to get your partner pregnant, or maybe you’re about to start trying and want to make sure your body and sperm are in their best health before you do. Or you could just be a health nut who loves to take supplements and are curious about male fertility supplements. Whatever the reason, the main questions you probably have are: what is in male fertility supplements? Do they work? If not, what else can I do to improve my fertility and odds of pregnancy? We’ve got answers below. But if you’re in a

Covid infection does not affect a woman’s egg pool, a study conducted by IVIRMA researchers in Spain recently found. In May and June 2020, researchers at IVI Madrid measured Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in 46 infertility patients who had recovered from Covid to see whether the virus had compromised their ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve, or the amount of eggs a woman has in her ovaries, is best measured by her levels of AMH, a hormone expressed by tiny cells growing on her egg-containing follicles. The study participants were split into two groups: one group of older women, averaging 38 years old, and

Do you want to get pregnant but are hesitant about getting the Covid vaccine? You're not alone. Whether your hesitation stems from the fact that the vaccine is so new or those persistent infertility rumors on the Internet, your reluctance is not only understandable but very common. Since pregnant and breastfeeding women were not included in the initial clinical trials, and the effect of the vaccines on fertility was not studied (at the onset), many women are wary of receiving the vaccines. After all, every woman wants only the best for themselves and their future children. The good news is that today,

When it comes to choosing a fertility clinic, you want to make sure the clinic is the right fit for you and that you feel as comfortable as possible there. A big part of that is feeling like your clinic ‘gets you’ and operates on a similar wavelength, from how relatable and compassionate the doctors are to how quickly they get back to you when you have a question (or a lot of questions). Look for doctors you're comfortable with If you identify with wanting to feel seen, heard, and understood by a care team you can identify with, treated with only science-backed,

Does Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Cause Infertility? If you’re wondering whether Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the reason you are struggling to conceive, the answer could be yes. PCOS is one of the most common, but treatable, causes of infertility in women. RMA physicians Dr. Scott Morin and Dr. Jonathan Kort share important information on the condition below.   What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects up to 20 percent of reproductive-age women. Because the condition affects the body’s hormonal processes, it has an effect on ovulation and fertility. Many women with PCOS have trouble conceiving naturally, but with the right treatment,

It is best to seek the assistance of a fertility specialist if you are younger than 35 and haven't been successful in achieving a pregnancy in 12 months. It is recommended for couples older than 35 after trying for 6 months. We know that coming into a fertility clinic for testing can be stressful when you don't know what to expect. To help, our fertility specialists have put together a blog outlining everything you need to know. We’ll introduce you to the different types of infertility tests and prepare you with a general idea of what constitutes a positive or negative

Dr. Kaser previously served as Director of Third Party Reproduction at RMA New Jersey, the U.S. headquarters of The RMA Network, which has been leading the industry in research, innovation, and patient success for 20 years RMA NorCal patients now have the added support of a third physician focused on helping them achieve their reproductive goals as safely and efficiently as possible. Beloved fertility doctor Daniel Kaser, who has helped thousands of patients from all walks of life fulfill their dreams of parenthood at RMA New Jersey, the home base of the country's leading fertility network, RMA, has joined RMA Northern California as

When Dr. Scott Morin and his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Jonathan Kort first contemplated the idea of building a new fertility clinic in San Francisco, they were driven by one thing: giving patients in the Bay Area access to world-class fertility care. The thought of opening a new clinic in one of the most crowded healthcare markets in the country would have been a daunting undertaking for anyone, but Dr. Morin and Dr. Kort – both fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologists and Californians – saw it almost as a responsibility. With this entrepreneurial spirit and a unique understanding of what patients in