As you prepare for your embryo transfer, one of the biggest questions you might have is whether it’s safe to continue exercising? Should you stick to your usual workout routine or take it easy? Can physical activity impact implantation success?…
As you prepare for an egg retrieval cycle, one of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “Can I still exercise while I’m going through an egg retrieval?” Exercise can be an important part of your routine, but…
When you’re trying to conceive (TTC), going through an egg retrieval or embryo transfer, or already pregnant, it’s natural to wonder if certain aspects of your lifestyle, like exercise, could be helping or hurting your chances. Many of my patients ask…
When many people think of IVF, they imagine adorable twins as a potential outcome. I can’t tell you how often I hear patients express excitement about the possibility of having “two for one” during their fertility treatment. But the reality…
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a widely used fertility treatment that offers hope to many couples trying to conceive. Despite being a less invasive and more affordable option compared to in vitro fertilization (IVF), IUI cycles come with their own set…
If I were ever to create merchandise for my clinic, the first item would undoubtedly be a t-shirt, maybe even a hat or a mug, emblazoned with the phrase: Your AMH is NOT a fertility test! This is a message…
In the journey of assisted reproductive technology, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) stands out as a significant advancement, offering hope and assurance to many couples under going IVF. However, the belief that a PGT normal embryo guarantees a perfect and foolproof…
In fertility medicine, I frequently encounter questions about the various medications used in fertility treatments and one of the most commonly asked about is Lupron (Leuprolide). For those of you who might have stumbled onto this blog post, my name…
Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is one of the most widely used fertility drugs due to its effectiveness in stimulating ovulation for women who struggle to ovulate naturally, as well as aiding couples struggling with unexplained infertility. Clomid can be used to…
Going through IVF can be an incredibly intense process, be it emotional, physical and financial. Prior to starting IVF, it’s normal to want to know what your chances of being able to produce a genetically normal (called ‘Euploid’) embryo through…