Posts By: emccready

Fertilty 101, Wellness

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

By emccready

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

By emccready

“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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Support for Our Military Community

By uncteam

UNC Fertility is proud to serve the community who continually serves our country. If you or your spouse is a member of the armed forces, it’s important for you to understand what treatment options are available to you while being covered by Tricare: Diagnostic services to identify physical illnesses or injuries to the reproductive system… Read more »

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