By:
Mark Leondires, MD
October 21st, 2024
Selecting a surrogacy agency is one of the most important steps on your family-building journey, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming parts of the process. In this guide, a surrogacy expert (and father through surrogacy himself) shares how to compare surrogacy agencies and find the best one for you.
Infertility Awareness | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Joshua Hurwitz, MD
October 18th, 2024
With around 25% of recognized pregnancies ending in loss, miscarriages are much more common than you might think. But what causes some people to experience repeated pregnancy losses? And what are the most common causes of recurrent miscarriage?
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Success Rates
By:
Alexander Kucherov, MD, FACOG
October 9th, 2024
In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the most widely-known fertility treatment protocol, but there are actually three variations: conventional IVF, reciprocal IVF, and mini IVF. In this guide, an expert compares the typical IVF protocol to its more mild counterpart, known as "mini" IVF.
Male Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Sperm Donor | Patient Stories | Genetics | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024
Three years. Extensive testing. Genetic complications. Multiple fertility clinics. Six embryo transfers. Five losses. One perfect baby girl. In this story, new parents Jennifer and Alex open up about their path to parenthood and the joy they've found on the "other side" of infertility.
Male Infertility | IVF | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024
While some couples get "lucky," conceiving with minimal medical intervention, others have a more complex journey. After many difficult years of infertility and pregnancy losses, Alyson shares how she and her husband Jared finally found their path to parenthood.
Pregnancy Loss | Advocacy | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
October 4th, 2024
When someone you know loses a pregnancy or baby, what should you say? And is there anything you shouldn't you say to someone who is experiencing such monumental pain? Let's explore some actionable ways to support and care for those who are grieving.
Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Diabetes
By:
Ilana Ressler, MD
October 4th, 2024
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic can all be used to treat type 2 diabetes, but they also show promise in treating symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Here's what you need to know.
By:
Joshua Hurwitz, MD
October 3rd, 2024
In the United States alone, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects over 5 million women, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders. Unfortunately, misinformation about the condition is rampant, which leads to many pervasive myths.