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Surviving the Holidays with Infertility

During the holiday season, there can be many triggers if you’re trying to build a family. I know from my personal experience and helping patients that this time of year, full of holiday traditions, can be extremely difficult for people. Whether you have infertility, recently had a miscarriage, or don’t yet have the family you desire, this blog post is for you.

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How to Find Products Without Parabens

Whether you’re looking to start your family or not, limiting exposure to parabens can help your overall health. And with parabens in so many products, it might seem like a hopeless task to try to limit exposure. Here are a few tips for finding products without parabens.

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Parabens and Fertility

I’m passionate about teaching you the lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your reproductive health. Much research shows the different ways that parabens can impact our endocrine system and our reproductive health. Typically, the larger the paraben, the more impact it has on your endocrine receptors and hormonal system.

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Sleep and Fertility

Lack of sleep (or dysfunctional sleep) is associated with many medical issues, including disordered blood sugars and a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. It’s no secret that sleep plays an essential role in our overall health and well-being, and that includes your fertility.

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Am I More Fertile After Miscarriage?

Today I want to talk about the answer to a common question: Am I more fertile after a miscarriage? When I was in medical school and residency, this question rarely came up. But now, patients who have experienced a miscarriage often ask if they should try again immediately because they’ve heard women are more fertile right after a miscarriage. Let’s look at the evidence that studies show us about fertility after a miscarriage.

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Steps for Gay Male Couples Who Want a Biological Child

Building a family can seem overwhelming if you’re part of a gay or gender-diverse couple with sperm. While some extra considerations exist for male couples who want biological kids, your path to children is generally comprised of manageable steps. In this blog post, I will provide information to help you confidently move forward in your fertility journey.

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Tips for IUI Success

By the end of this article, you’ll have a more in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of intrauterine insemination, the many ways you can improve your odds for success, and the success rates for this particular fertility treatment. Let’s get started!

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Cannabis and Female Reproductive Health

There's an assumption that marijuana is safe for your health. After all, if doctors can prescribe cannabis to treat medical issues like nausea for chemotherapy patients, sleep disorders, and anxiety, then it must be safe, right? We'll find that this is just not the case regarding your fertility.

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Does Marijuana Impact Male Fertility?

I've been helping people build families for over 15 years. I love my job, and I especially love answering common questions, like, “What can I do to improve my sperm quality?” and marijuana or cannabis often becomes part of our conversation. So, this post will explore everything you need to know about cannabis’ impact on people with sperm.

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Tips to Prepare for IVF

In vitro fertilization can feel like a lot if you’ve never done anything like it before. I want to help you feel prepared and educated, particularly regarding logistics. Here are five things to think about when you’re considering IVF.

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Signs of Ovulation

Today, I will answer a common reproductive health question: “How do I know if I’m ovulating?” My patients trying to get pregnant often wonder if they’re releasing eggs. In this blog post, I will teach you the multiple ways to figure out whether you are (or are not) ovulating. Let’s get started.

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Tips for Getting Pregnant

As a fertility doctor, one of the most common questions is, “How do I get pregnant?” This blog post will distill meaningful information about getting pregnant. Let’s start by reviewing the five main things to consider when you’re ready to start a family.

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IUI vs IVF

I get many questions about IUI and IVF (“Should I do IUI?” “Should I do IVF?” “Which one do I choose?” “How do I choose?”), so I hope that this blog post answers these questions. We’re going to go through the differences between IUI and IVF, and then I’ll share the pros and cons of each. I hope that this information helps you figure out the right path for you.

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Should You Freeze Eggs or Embryos?

Let’s talk about fertility preservation; specifically, whether you should freeze your eggs or freeze embryos. In this blog post, I’ll help you learn the differences between and considerations for freezing eggs versus embryos so you can make the right decision for you.

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