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In 2014 both Apple and Facebook announced they would cover egg-freezing costs for their female employees. This came on the heels of the 2012 announcement, by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, that egg freezing was no longer considered experimental. These announcements, combined with the fact that the last several years have seen an increase… Read more »

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There are many decisions to make on your journey to becoming a parent. Which infertility clinic is a good fit? What treatments are you willing to undergo? Is it better to transfer fresh or frozen embryos for IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)? Luckily, your treatment team can help guide you to the choices that are right… Read more »

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If you’re struggling to get pregnant, sleep may be one of the last things you’ve thought could be a contributing factor. Hormone levels, ovarian reserve, anatomical issues…all are commonly checked and discussed along with lifestyle habits such as nutrition, exercise and stress management. Recent studies show that your sleep habits should be added to that… Read more »

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It’s no secret that struggling with infertility can take a toll on even the strongest of relationships. If you’re beginning to feel like your relationship is more work than play, you may want to consider taking a break from focusing on your fertility issues and take some time to reconnect with your partner. An occasional… 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. The… Read more »

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Now, more than ever, patients who undergo lifesaving cancer treatment don’t have to give up their hope of having a baby. Fertility-threatening cancer treatments are not nearly as ominous as they were just a few short years ago. Many cancer therapies do have side effects such as fertility loss and early menopause, however important advancements… Read more »

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The infertility blogosphere is full of smart, funny, sensitive writers sharing the details of their experiences living with infertility. Some are still trying to become pregnant, others have welcomed children, and some have decided that a childfree life is best for them. Regardless of the path they’ve taken, they all #HAVEAHEART and share the same… Read more »

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Painful periods. Difficulty conceiving. These are just a few of the symptoms caused by endometriosis, a chronic disease that affects millions of women worldwide. It occurs when endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus, is found in places where it shouldn’t be – namely, outside the uterus. Most commonly found in the abdomen and pelvic… Read more »

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Peanut butter and jelly. Lennon and McCartney. Gratitude and infertility. Wait, what? No matter how sunny your disposition, it’s tough to feel grateful or positive when you’re overwhelmed by the stress and struggle of infertility. Research, however, shows that integrating gratitude into your daily routine can result in a host of life-altering benefits. Here at… Read more »

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In our last blog, we explored the very real concept of male infertility and pointed out that 3 out of every 10 infertility cases are caused by problems with the male partner. We also noted that there are a number of things that men can do to improve the health of their sperm, considering that… Read more »

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