Posts Tagged ‘female infertility’

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…


Oocyte (Egg) Donation: A Fertility Treatment Option For You?

by | February 19th, 2013

Donor eggs offset the trend toward more couples waiting to start a family.  The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a…


Valentine’s Day Stress? Keep Calm and Carry On with Fertility Treatment

by | February 12th, 2013

Most of us are used to planning our lives. From college, career, marriage and family, we have it all planned…


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…


A Back-to-School Primer on Fertility

by | August 14th, 2012

Ready to start fertility testing? Contact a fertility specialist first. A baseline understanding of infertility terms will you to engage in decision-making.


The ‘Whole’ Story on Eating to Get Pregnant

by | July 21st, 2012

You can take proactive steps to boost your fertility with a modified diet of whole foods and sensible exercise program. Dr. Jim Douglas encourages his infertility patients to embrace a healthful lifestyle while they are trying to get pregnant.


Making it Through Mother’s Day

by | May 8th, 2012

When you are struggling to conceive, holidays can be rough, especially one dedicated to moms. Although you may fondly recall…