Posts By: Caitlyn Gallo

Research, Wellness

How to Beat the Mid-Winter Slump

By uncteam

Tired. Anxious. Moody. Know the feelings? It’s official; the dark days of mid-winter are upon us. As daylight hours wane many people feel a bit melancholy; and for those dealing with infertility, the symptoms of depression that, understandably, crop up throughout the year can intensify. Luckily, there are ways to manage those feelings and get… Read more »

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New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Fertility

By uncteam

Did the holidays supercharge your desire to start or expand your family? UNC Fertility understands that the new year brings many resolutions, and we are here to help if one of those resolutions is to get pregnant.   Maintain a healthy weight. Being over or under weight can hinder your chances of becoming pregnant. Use… Read more »

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To Tell or Not to Tell?

By uncteam

During the holiday season, we are often surrounded by family and friends with parties and festivities galore!  It’s a great opportunity to catch up on life with those we may not see all the time and hear about everyone’s latest and greatest.  But what happens when it’s your turn to share and you and your… Read more »

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Military Families & Fertility Treatments

By uncteam

Military families have a special bond, a family-like environment where the saying “It takes a village” holds so much truth. Just like military families, our clinic is a family-like atmosphere where we are compassionate to the struggle that our many patients face and understanding of their unwavering desire to start or expand their family. Our… Read more »

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

By uncteam

Thanks to President Reagan in 1988, October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Many feel alone after suffering a loss but unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 pregnancies ends in loss. UNC Fertility wants to bring awareness to all types of infant losses, whether it was a miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or death of… Read more »

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The Flu Season and Fertility

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Trying to conceive? UNC Fertility’s Dr. Jennifer Mersereau answers some common questions on how to best navigate the season of sniffles.   Q: Is it a good idea to get the flu vaccine while undergoing fertility treatment? A: The CDC advises that the influenza vaccine is the best course of action in protecting yourself from… Read more »

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September is PCOS Awareness Month

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“PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is an endocrine disorder that affects over 7 million women.  That’s more than the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus combined.”  – Louise Chang, MD September marks PCOS Awareness Month and presents an opportunity to raise worldwide public awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome.  It… Read more »

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