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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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Tackling Infertility During Holiday Gatherings

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Holiday gatherings are great! They can also feel tricky and uncomfortable if you are dealing with fertility issues. It seems like one aunt, cousin or even friend always asks the dreaded “so when are you guys going to start having kids?” question. A question that’s personal for everyone, whether they have been TTC for a… Read more »

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Welcome Back Dr. Steiner

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We proudly welcome the return of Dr. Anne Steiner to UNC Fertility. Dr. Steiner brings with her over two decades of experience, and is Board Certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Steiner completed her undergraduate program at the University of Virginia, where she earned a BA with Distinction in… Read more »

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The entire month of October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. It’s a big deal! In fact, aside from skin cancer, it’s the most common cancer diagnosed in females in the United States. Early diagnosis is so important for treatment and self examination is always recommended along with regular scans from your doctor. Chances are,… Read more »

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