Vitamin D, often affectionately referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, is more than a simple micro-nutrient and plays an important role in fertility and pregnancy. It’s a vital component of our health, known for its significant role in promoting calcium…
One of the most challenging issues I deal with as a fertility doctor are egg quality issues and/or very low ovarian reserve which limit a patient’s ability to ovulate or undergo a successful egg retrieval. A transformative development in the…
Embarking on the journey of IVF can be overwhelming. A crucial aspect that plays a significant role in your success is the fertility clinic you choose. Your fertility journey involves so many more people than just your doctor, there is…
This article is a round-up of some of the most interesting questions submitted to my Q&A session that I held on my Instagram account on the week of June 27, 2023. “Can you talk about methylfolate vs. folic acid? What…
Pregnancy is a series of milestones and stages that each come with their own set of choices. At the end of the first trimester, pregnant individuals must decide whether to have genetic testing and what kind of testing to do.…
If more people knew smoking and vaping poses as a very real and direct cause infertility and menopause, would it be as prevalent? Amongst a myriad of other impacts, smoking seriously damages egg and sperm quality. Further, the chemicals (such…
One of the great joys of my profession is being able to leverage modern assisted reproductive technology techniques to provide LGBTQ couples with a myriad of family building options. As a fertility doctor, I recognize my LGBTQ patients as a…
Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. When you ovulate, you are ‘in the game’ so to speak – and if you win, you conceive a pregnancy! Thus, learning how to track your ovulation is essential to…
The Embryo Transfer: this is the culmination of IVF treatment. The moment every patient eagerly awaits. The embryo may have been created and frozen in a prior IVF cycle, months or even years ago. Or it could be a ‘fresh’…
In the evolving landscape of fertility treatment, several terminologies and processes often garner a lot of attention. Mini IVF, also known as “minimal stimulation” IVF or “natural cycle” IVF, is one such method that has sparked an intriguing discussion in…