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PCOS Awareness Month

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PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is the leading cause of female infertility. It’s an endocrine (or hormonal) condition causing abnormal hair growth, multiple ovarian cysts, inflammation and other symptoms. It is the most common ovulatory disorder and accounts for 85% of ovulatory disorder diagnosis. There’s not one precise cause of PCOS but women who have it… Read more »

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Meet Dr. Colleen Milroy

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Dr. Colleen Milroy has joined the UNC Fertility team of infertility specialists! She joins the team with over 10 years of experience working in fertility and reproductive care.  Dr. Milroy has spent time all over the U.S. with her studies and fellowships. Originally a Santa Monica native, she received a soccer scholarship to Vanderbilt University…. Read more »

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Infertility

5 Tips for Summer Travel with Fertility Meds

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It’s Summertime and you have big plans for traveling – but you’re also in the middle of fertility treatment. Should you just cancel your plans and stay close to home? Absolutely not! Fertility treatment should not get in the way of enjoying the Summer months and trips you’ve been dreaming of! If you’re hoping to… Read more »

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Male Fertility

Father’s Day and Infertility

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So often, we attribute infertility struggles to females – in reality infertility is due to the male in roughly 30% of cases. Male infertility is not often discussed because of the stereotype built around infertility being mostly due to females which makes an infertility diagnosis for men feel very isolating.  Male infertility is a bit… Read more »

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Holidays, Infertility

Mother’s Day and Infertility

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Many women who have experienced loss and infertility are dreading this Sunday. It’s Mother’s Day and to those of us whose deepest desire to become a mother feels out of reach, it’s a constant, in-your-face reminder of what we want most but don’t have. People will be sharing their love for their children all over… Read more »

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Infertility, Infertility Support, National Infertility Awareness Week

National Infertility Awareness Week: April 22nd – 29th

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It’s National Infertility Awareness Week! This week we aim to bring awareness to infertility and its many causes while supporting those struggling with fertility issues. Nearly 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility and many struggle alone but RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association has been working to erase the stigma and misinformation regarding infertility. The… Read more »

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Endometriosis

Endometriosis Awareness Month

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Endometriosis can affect 1 in 8 women and up to 50% of women with endometriosis may experience fertility issues because of it. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we are sharing 5 facts about endometriosis and how it may affect your fertility. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that affects a woman’s uterus,… Read more »

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Fertility Health

Lifestyle and its Effects on Fertility

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It’s no surprise that your lifestyle bears weight on your health. Whether you are trying to conceive now or planning for the future, it’s never too early to improve your overall health. While there are some factors that affect your fertility that can’t be changed, here are 3 that can! Weight: Work toward a healthy… Read more »

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