Category: Staying Sane

Most individuals and couples who have undergone any form of infertility treatment report that waiting for the pregnancy test can be the hardest part of the whole cycle. This might feel surprising since infertility treatment can be emotionally and physically intense, but the time between midcycle sex, IUI, or embryo transfer and the blood test…

Experiencing infertility and/or after infertility treatment is a profound crisis. The moment you hear the news that you are pregnant, or see the positive home test, your mind may go into ecstatic overdrive: how to tell your partner (if you have one), how to tell family and friends, thinking about names, wondering about the sex…

Almost everyone has a holiday which can be a trigger. The December holiday season brings joy and a sense of well-being to many, but for others, it can serve as a painful reminder of what they don’t have or disastrous holiday memories from the past. Thanksgiving is similar- while some enjoying loving family gatherings and…

In today’s world, It may seem like everyone is freezing their eggs – celebrities, co-workers, relatives, friends, and even neighbors.  They appear to be effortlessly making the decision to put motherhood on hold while they pursue their careers, search for Right partner, or waiting for the perfect time.  But how do you know if freezing…

Forty years ago, IVF (in vitro fertilization) was only offered to women with  blocked or absent fallopian tubes. Today, it is utilized by diverse range of individuals and couples for an ever-expanding number of diagnoses, from tubal issues to male factor infertility, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, fertility preservation/egg freezing, PCOS, and the need for genetic testing…

You were just received the news that your pregnancy test was positive. What now? And what does the number mean? This can feel confusing since most of us assume that one is either pregnant or not. And if the test was positive, yes, you are pregnant. But there is also a number, the actual beta…

Before Mother’s Day, among the typical focus on moms, grandmoms, and stepmoms it is possible  to find some support for those struggling with infertility. Unfortunately, this is the case for Father’s Day. In general, there is a significant gap in support for men experiencing infertility. There are often perceived as the “rock” for their partner,…

If you are reading this, you may be wondering whether to visit an an infertility clinic. It can be daunting, as making this decision can make infertility more real. However,if you have been “trying”  to conceive for a year or more without success, your  chances of conceiving naturally maybe low.  Fortunately, infertility treatments have a…