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

Let’s get right to it: no, not every patient needs In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Infertility, like many other medical diagnoses, sits on a continuum - there are mild cases of infertility, moderate cases of infertility, and severe cases of infertility. For women struggling to get pregnant, however, adjectives are not important - any kind of infertility is heartbreaking and prevents a woman from becoming pregnant. If you’ve been trying without success and think it’s time to see a doctor, you might be wondering what type of fertility treatments there are and if all roads lead to IVF. Here’s the truth - IVF is

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

Endometriosis has historically been one of the least understood conditions affecting women and their fertility. In the past, it could take many years for a diagnosis and there were few doctors able to treat the condition. Indeed, the average age of diagnosis is 27 and an estimated 70% of women receive an incorrect diagnosis before their condition is correctly recognized. The scarcity of information on endometriosis and the low level of social awareness leaves affected women feeling isolated and unsupported. Although there is still no cure, recent efforts in awareness and diagnostics have led to improved therapeutic options. Best of all, specialist

Dr. Ndeye-Aicha Gueye, the lead physician at RMA Lehigh Valley, was recently featured on the women’s healthcare podcast “Hey Doc Let’s Chat!” discussing infertility. “Hey Doc Let’s Chat!” is the passion project of two female physicians - Dr. Erika Chowa, in Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Carine-Ange Tagni, in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The podcast focuses on health topics relevant to women, specifically women of color, and the potential health gaps prevalent in the community. It started as a resource to understand and bring awareness to health gaps such as maternal health, breast cancer, fertility and more in a candid, conversational format. Dr. Gueye joined