Holiday celebrations often bring mixed emotions for those experiencing infertility. The holiday season can be magical — and overwhelming. Along with cherished memories of years past, each December brings moments of joy, chaos, happy shopping, purchase regrets, baking successes, epic baking fails, and of course the potential to eat and drink far too much. The…
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The Biological Clock: Understanding How Age Impacts Fertility
Like many other bodily functions, fertility is dramatically impacted by aging. As we get older, it becomes increasingly challenging to get pregnant naturally, especially as you reach your 40s. Whatever your family-building goals entail, understanding the role that age plays in fertility is a crucial point of knowledge. In this post, we’ll explore some of…
National Infertility Awareness: Prelude Patient Stories
Every year during the last week of April, the fertility community comes together to draw awareness to a topic that is seldom discussed openly: infertility. Known as National Infertility Awareness Week, this week-long event’s purpose is to advocate, educate, and support people who are dealing with fertility issues. According to a recent report from the…
Managing Infertility and Social Commitments
Taking the first step to start a family is exciting! However, each person’s journey is uniquely different in length, types of treatments, and the emotions that you are feeling each step of the way. During this period of time, social obligations will arise — holiday get togethers, birthdays, and baby showers. Certain events and social…
Ringing in the New Year While Going Through Infertility
The year is coming to an end, and for many, that means it’s time to gather and ring in the New Year. But if you are experiencing infertility issues, understandably, you may not be in a festive mood. Here are some of our coping tips and self-care measures to help you navigate the holidays. Make…
How can I cope with pregnancy loss? | Ask Dr. Domar
Although pregnancy loss is incredibly common, many individuals who experience miscarriages don’t expect it to happen to them. If your thoughts jump quickly from seeing a positive pregnancy test to dreaming up baby names, nursery decorations, and clever ways to tell your family and friends, you’re not alone. When those happy fantasies are brought to…
When should I see a fertility specialist?
If a woman has been trying to conceive for several months without success, it may be time to see a specialist. It’s that time of the month again. You count the weeks and days, hoping that this will be the cycle that ends in a positive pregnancy test. When your period arrives, it can feel…
I’m a man. Should I see a fertility specialist?
Fertility isn’t just a woman’s issue. So, when should a man see a fertility specialist? No one wants to talk about infertility. But if you’ve been trying to conceive for a while, you may start to think: Is something wrong? Is it me? Before you go down that emotional rabbit hole, you should know two…