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PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), a hormonal imbalance, is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. September is National PCOS Awareness Month and the perfect time to delve into the details of how PCOS affects your fertility. The fertility experts of UNC Fertility in Raleigh, North Carolina, explains what PCOS is, how it affects… Read more »
What is ovarian reserve and why does it matter? Simply put, it’s the number and quality of your eggs, and how well your follicles function. Both are critical to becoming pregnant. Should you get your ovarian reserve tested? The answer is a resounding yes for anyone who is having trouble getting pregnant. There are a… Read more »
Time is a funny thing. Two weeks on your dream vacation flies right by. But the time between ovulation and when you can take a home pregnancy test? Tortuously slooowww. The desire to see that positive, and perhaps anxiety about seeing a negative, makes for a stressful, nerve-wracking stretch of time. Luckily, The fertility experts… Read more »
It should come as no surprise that couples going through the infertility struggle are faced with a unique set of challenges that have a mental, physical, emotional, and financial impact on the relationship. Because of this additional stress, couples can easily lose sight of the foundation of their love and forget the importance of a… Read more »
It’s time. Despite your best attempts, you’ve had no luck trying to conceive on your own and decided to book an appointment with a fertility specialist. You’ve probably done lots of research via Dr. Google, but may be unsure of just what to ask when you come face to face with the doctor who’s going… Read more »
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments are super relaxing…said no one ever. There are countless reasons that stress comes with the territory when it comes to IVF. The very fact that you have to turn to IVF to have a baby is frustrating. The sheer number of tests and procedures you have to schedule can make… Read more »
Infertility is hard, there’s no way around it. You may be just starting out on your journey, or months or years into it. No matter where you are on your path to parenthood, you’re bound to have bouts of negativity and feelings of depression. That’s completely normal and to be expected. Thankfully, there are ways… Read more »
It’s summer! And that means Facebook is full of vacation posts from faraway lands. It seems as though everyone you know is eating gelato in Italy or cruising in Alaska. If you’re saving money to pay for fertility treatment and have resolved that the farthest you can travel this summer is your backyard, this post… Read more »
With a few weeks still left in summer, now is the time to boost your fertility by spending time outside in the sun! Whether you’re thinking of having a baby, considering having your fertility tested, or are currently undergoing IVF recent studies show that a good dose of summer sunshine can help boost your fertility…. Read more »
The explorer in you wants to get out and see the world this summer. However, if you’re trying to become pregnant there are certain destinations you may want to move to the bottom of your bucket list, and some precautions you should consider no matter where your travels take you. Dr. Jennifer Mersereau of UNC… Read more »