Biological Clock

Age and Fertility: It Affects Males, Too

by | October 15th, 2013

What can you do to beat Father Time at his own game? For starters, IVF Plano and Dr. James Douglas can help conception along through the use of advanced modern techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection, intrauterine conception and in vitro fertilization.


35-Plus and Pregnant? Check Out the Advanced Maternal Age Project

by | October 15th, 2013

These days few would consider the late 30s or early 40s “old” in most senses of the word, but age does play a significant role for new moms — and not just in terms of fertility and pregnancy chances.


Risk Factors for Female Infertility: Get Proactive about Health

by | April 16th, 2013

Weight, age, health and overall lifestyle: Focus on these four if you want to start a family. According to fertility…


The Growing Interest in Growth Hormone for Poor Responders

by | December 18th, 2012

If you have been termed a ‘poor responder’ after a cycle of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or ovulation induction, you may…


Fertility after 40

by | December 4th, 2012

TV and movies feature pregnancy after 40. Learn the facts about infertility and maternal age by seeking help from a reproductive endocrinologist.


Moving on: When it’s time to see a fertility specialist

by | October 2nd, 2012

Your obgyn, a trusted partner in women’s health, can treat infertility. Every obgyn has received a few weeks of training…


Getting Pregnant in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

by | April 24th, 2012

As a couple, you and your partner will determine the best time to start a family. While considering your options,…


Stopping the Clock: Fertility Preservation Gives Women Options

by | July 11th, 2011

Although men can easily have children into their 40s, or even 50s, women have a more difficult time conceiving as…