Working Out During Fertility Treatments

Working out during fertility treatments

Staying active can help with fertility. Hormone balance, circulation, weight management, and many other areas are improved by exercising regularly. But if you’re receiving fertility treatments such as IVF, you may be asked not to exercise because it could interfere with treatment. That’s why talking to your fertility specialist about working out during fertility treatments … Read more

5 Tips for Handling the Holidays while Dealing with Infertility

woman dealing with infertility during the holidays

Infertility can be difficult even at the best of times, and the holiday season often creates more stress and frustration. Getting together with friends and family means the chance for unwanted questions and intrusive comments, along with seeing others who have babies and small children. Here are five tips for handling the holidays while dealing … Read more

Seeking fertility preservation before chemotherapy (males & females)

chemotherapy fertility preservation

The drugs and radiation treatment used in chemotherapy has the potential to adversely affect both male and female fertility.   Chemotherapy attacks fast dividing cells.  Unfortunately, as sperm cells rapidly divide, they can be targeted and destroyed by the process, resulting in potentially lower sperm counts, reduced testosterone, and damaged sperm (and the cells that create … Read more