Posts By: horizon

IVF

Understanding IVF

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In the realm of fertility treatments, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) stands out as a beacon of hope for countless individuals and couples aspiring to start or expand their families. At UNC Fertility, we pride ourselves on guiding our patients through every step of their IVF journey with compassion, expertise, and personalized care.  What is IVF?… Read more »

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LGBTQ

Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Fertility Care

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June is Pride month and we are happy to say that we live in a world that is becoming more inclusive and accepting of family-building for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Fertility care, traditionally tailored for heterosexual couples, is increasingly adapting to meet the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and… Read more »

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Infertility, Infertility Support, Self Care

Mental Health and Infertility

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May is a month dedicated to both mental health awareness and infertility. While these two topics may seem distinct, they are intricately intertwined, impacting individuals and couples on profound emotional levels. Infertility is a journey of emotional highs and lows. For many individuals and couples, the inability to conceive naturally leads to feelings of grief,… Read more »

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National Infertility Awareness Week

National Infertility Awareness Week at UNC Fertility

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National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is a powerful week of unity, education, and advocacy for millions of individuals and couples facing the challenges of infertility. At UNC Fertility, we embrace this opportunity to raise awareness, foster understanding, and provide support to those on their journey to parenthood. Infertility is a deeply personal and often silent… Read more »

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Celebrating National Physicians Week and Honoring the Heartbeat of Fertility Care

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In the intricate world of fertility care, physicians are the guiding lights, the architects of dreams, and the steady hands that help couples and individuals navigate the journey towards parenthood. As Physicians Week unfolds, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the profound impact these dedicated professionals have on the lives of countless individuals and… Read more »

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Elective Fertility Preservation

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Many women or couples hope to start a family one day but they may not be ready to do so right away. Between schooling, careers and travel, it’s not always the best time for expanding your family but you want to ensure that when the time comes, you can! Fertility preservation is the process of… Read more »

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Fitness and Fertility

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The New Year brings new year health and fitness goals. If your New Year goals also include trying to conceive or just boosting your overall fertility, we have a few tips for you.  While some fertility issues can’t be changed simply through diet and exercise, many can at least be improved. If your fertility issues… Read more »

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Traveling with Fertility Medication

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It’s the holiday season which means many of us are traveling to visit friends and family. It’s one of the busiest times of year to travel – which translates to a lot of added stress. Throw in fertility treatment and medications that have to be taken or administered at specific times and you’re probably thinking,… Read more »

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