Fertility Solutions is proud to announce that we have been acquired by Fertility Centers of New England, a distinguished fertility clinic with locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Our team of doctors, care teams, and staff will become a key part of Fertility Center of New England (FCNE). “The dedication to patient care of the physicians and staff at … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Has Been Acquired by Fertility Centers of New England
Clomid: Side Effects to Be Aware of
Clomid is the commercial name for the fertility drug, clomiphene. It is a “mild” fertility medication because it is taken orally and, when prescribed correctly, it should only stimulate the release of an egg or two (maybe three - but the goal is always to minimize the risk of a multiples pregnancy). While it is considered “mild” there is no denying that women using … [Read more...] about Clomid: Side Effects to Be Aware of
How Does Perimenopause Affect Fertility?
Perimenopause signals the waning of a woman’s fertility cycle. Often mistaken for menopause - which isn’t official until you’ve missed your period for 12 consecutive months - perimenopause typically unfolds over multiple years. This process includes changes in hormone balance that affect ovulation and the development and shedding of the endometrium (uterine … [Read more...] about How Does Perimenopause Affect Fertility?
Five New Year Resolutions for Healthy Fertility in 2024
The start of a new year means that it’s time for us to get our resolutions in shape and ready to go. In addition to the usual pledges to improve diet and exercise, which are genuinely admirable (and of course good for your long-term health), Fertility Solutions wishes to encourage those couples and individuals who are considering future family planning, trying to conceive … [Read more...] about Five New Year Resolutions for Healthy Fertility in 2024
STDs Can Cause Infertility
Taking good care of your body is one of the best things you can do to support future fertility, and that includes preventing the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Any infection affecting the pelvic area poses a threat to female infertility, usually via scar tissue or blockages, and interferes with … [Read more...] about STDs Can Cause Infertility
Infertility and the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be fun, exciting and full of events with family members and friends. However, for a lot of people, even though they are looking forward to the holidays, this time of year brings mixed feelings – will they have to talk about their relationship status at the dinner table in front of their family? Will their friends ask for details about their … [Read more...] about Infertility and the Holiday Season
Is Testosterone Affecting Your Fertility?
Hormones play a significant role in fertility, both female and male. Any male hormone balance can affect fertility, affecting everything from sperm production to libido or the ability to get and maintain an erection. Most of the time, low testosterone levels (Low T) are the issue if male hormone imbalance negatively impacts fertility. That said, too much testosterone can … [Read more...] about Is Testosterone Affecting Your Fertility?
Fertility Solutions wins Award from Fairfax EggBank
Winner of Fairfax EggBank Blast Award Fertility Solutions was awarded not one but two prestigious Fairfax EggBank 2023 Blast Award at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine in New Orleans, LA this week. The first award went to our Lab Director, Fangfang Lai, Ph.D for Outstanding Lab Collaboration. The second went to Ania Kowalik, MD for Outstanding … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions wins Award from Fairfax EggBank
Increase Your Odds of a Healthy Baby with Genetic Testing
If you’re investing the time, energy, and expense required for fertility treatments, increasing your odds of having a healthy baby with genetic testing is worth it. Diagnosing infertility and personalizing fertility treatments depends on our access to every piece of information possible. This is why we do such thorough infertility testing on both female and male … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds of a Healthy Baby with Genetic Testing
Endometriosis and Infertility: Is There a Connection?
Endometriosis is a tough-to-diagnose gynecological disorder that can interrupt a woman’s daily life and may adversely affect her fertility. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. The condition is often missed if further testing outside the typical pelvic exam is not … [Read more...] about Endometriosis and Infertility: Is There a Connection?