Category: Wellness

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly one in every eight couples struggles to conceive. And over the centuries – since the dawn of time, really – there have been women and couples who couldn’t have children – who have fought tirelessly with themselves and their infertility with daily injections, drugs, hormones,… Read more »

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Despite their best intentions, people often don’t know quite what to say to a friend who’s TTC. They’re curious, but don’t want to be invasive. They want to offer support, but not come across as glib. It’s a sensitive subject, and one that’s potentially filled with conversational landmines. It doesn’t have to be, though. Dr…. Read more »

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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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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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