Mar 16, 2022 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Egg Donation and Donors
The egg donation process understandably raises plenty of questions for potential donors: Will donating my eggs affect my ability to build my own family in the future? Does egg donation lead to ovarian cysts or cervical cancer? As an egg donor, do I have to remain...
Feb 2, 2022 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Fertility in Men, Fertility Problems
What is Male Infertility? When a couple has been trying to conceive without success for one year (six months if both are over 35), it is an indication that there are potential fertility issues that need to be explored with a fertility specialist. One of the common...
Feb 2, 2022 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Fertility in Women
What is a Fertility Calendar? A fertility calendar is a tool for tracking your menstrual cycle so that you can calculate your most fertile days. Also known as an ovulation calendar or ovulation schedule, a calendar can help take some of the guesswork out of trying to...
Jan 28, 2022 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Fertility Treatment
What patients do and don’t eat can help support better outcomes Couples seeking assisted reproduction should be aware that diet and nutrition can be an important part of overall fertility wellness. A study from Harvard School of Public Health looked at over 18,000...
Jun 3, 2021 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Fertility Treatment
It has been shown that low levels of CoQ10 can contribute to problems with fertilization and genetic mutations which can decrease the viability of an embryo. CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant that is naturally made in the cells of the body. Used for cellular energy...
Mar 29, 2021 | Assisted Reproductive Technology, Blog, Fertility Treatment
The ability to conceive is a life event that most couples take for granted. It can be one of the most frustrating and devastating of life’s detours when it doesn’t just happen as expected. So, how do you know if you need fertility treatment? Dr. David Walmer has a few...
