Can Melatonin Help You Get Pregnant? Melatonin is released by the pineal gland in response to cues from a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. It is mainly released in the…

To increase the chances of getting pregnant, many couples choose to do IVF (in vitro fertilization) and may then choose to create multiple embryos for multiple cycles, freezing the ones they decide not to use. Currently, there are more than 600,000 frozen embryos in storage across the United States. Some families decide that after they have the number of children they want from IVF, they want to give the embryos they have left to families who are interested in adopting embryos. Some people do open adoptions and some do closed adoptions. Openness in embryo adoption typically progresses over time, which is a bit different than traditional or domestic adoption, in which young mothers may lose interest in keeping contact with their birth children over time.

There are things clinics, doctors and ob/gyn’s should tell patients struggling to get pregnant, that are often overlooked or hidden – here are the facts!

It’s that time of year again – allergies due to hay fever from pollen, newly growing weeds, and budding trees can make springtime a miserable time of year. If you are trying…

While some infertility cases are best treated by a board-certified endocrinologist or fertility doctor, there are many things you can do on your own to help increase the chances that you will become…

Pelvic pain and Endometriosis Pelvic pain can indicate that there is an issue with the reproductive system, such as endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disease that causes tissue to grow where it should not,…

Did you know that there are simple things you can do to help increase the chances that you will become pregnant? These tips to increase your fertility can help prepare you for a…

Couples who start trying for a baby are in the TTC (Trying to Conceive) stage, which can be a short whirlwind for some or a long road with unexpected turns for others….

If you know you want to have a family some day, and even if you’re not sure, you may want to have a fertility awareness check-up the next time you visit your…

Are you thinking of having a baby in the next few years? If teensy baby shoes and kissable baby toes are on your mind, it’s time to prepare for pregnancy. Numerous studies show that a…

Fat and Fertility Most people are told to “get in shape” if they want to get healthy and get pregnant. Of course, when trying to get pregnant, you want to have a…

Today on “The Doctors”, Stephanie and I discuss different aspects of her fertility and her hopes of someday having a child with her deceased fiance Cameron, who was recently killed in a…

One patient shares her personal experience freezing her eggs and preserving her fertility. This can be a wonderful option for women who want to delay motherhood or for women who have other health concerns to be aware of that may influence the future of their health, family and life. We are honored to work with such a woman.

Game changer in fertility preservation! Apple and Facebook will now pay for women to freeze their eggs. Most likely other corporate giants will follow suit.