April 24-30, 2022 is National Infertility Awareness Week®. This week of dedication to the struggle of infertility was started by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, in 1989. The goal is to change the conversation that takes place around infertility. There’s a lot of misinformation around the issue, and plenty of myths circulating. But those things … Read more
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
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
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
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
