Exercise and Fertility – What You Need to Know

Exercise and Fertility

We’ve all heard the saying of “everything in moderation.”   As it turns out, that holds especially true for exercise – particularly for women concerned with their fertility. Exercise can HURT my chances of fertility? The short answer is YES.   The longer answer is slightly more complicated, but crucial to understanding how you can pursue a … Read more

Can certain fruits be harmful during pregnancy?

harmful fruits during pregnancy for pregnant woman.

Here’s how 3 fruits may cause concern if you’re expecting. One would only expect that eating fresh fruits would only be beneficial when you’re pregnant. What could possibly be wrong with fresh, nutritious fruits? It is true that there are several fruits that are nourishing to an expectant mother, although this does not mean that … Read more

How Smoking May Affect Fertility 

Cigarettes are bad for you

Should you stop smoking tobacco cigarettes while on IVF treatments?  Awareness on the side effects of smoking cigarettes are constantly advertised in the US; from the surgeon general warning on cigarette packs to uncanny TV commercials featuring victims of smoking. However, when it comes to reproductive health and smoking, the only visible warnings are to … Read more

Treatment Options, Part 1: Low Tech Infertility

Sperm Freezing and Donor Spermsmll

By Dr. Minoos HosseinzadeH, REI Infertility Treatment Options: Part I: Low Tech For men and women experiencing infertility, there is hope that the condition can be treated in a number of different ways, depending on the results of specific tests. These tests, previously detailed in “Infertility 101: What Does It Take to Get Pregnant?” are … Read more