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?
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How Long Should I Wait to See a Fertility Specialist?
We understand that those trying for a pregnancy are anxious to conceive, and the instinct to seek medical care within a few months of trying to get pregnant naturally may seem logical. Fertility Solutions understands the stress that those who wish to conceive immediately can feel when it doesn’t happen right away, but our team also wanted to clear up some misconceptions … [Read more...] about How Long Should I Wait to See a Fertility Specialist?
Medical or Surgical Treatments Before Fertility Treatment
Treat Underlying Infertility Factors The results of your preliminary tests may mean you don’t need any of the standard fertility treatments, like IUI or IVF, because there is an infertility factor that can be treated or reversed enough to allow you to conceive at home or with only the support of an oral fertility medication. Examples of this include endometriosis, … [Read more...] about Medical or Surgical Treatments Before Fertility Treatment
Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is a fairly common gynecological disorder in which tissue that is similar to the uterine tissue, known as endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. These growths generally occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic tissue lining. The symptoms vary greatly from one woman to another, with some women experiencing extremely mild symptoms and others … [Read more...] about Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Are Infertility Symptoms Real?
It’s generally understood that by age 35, women who are hoping to grow their families may need to see a specialist if they’re having trouble conceiving. Younger women, however, typically don’t think about fertility testing until they’re trying to get pregnant, unless they have a family history of early menopause or have had cancer treatment at a young age. However, … [Read more...] about Are Infertility Symptoms Real?
When Is It Time to See a Fertility Doctor?
Are you considering scheduling a consultation with a fertility doctor? For those trying to conceive but who have not yet been able to do so, the decision to see a specialist comes down to timing. When you’re anxious for a positive pregnancy test, it’s understandable to seek answers as to why you have yet to conceive. There is a right time to contact a fertility … [Read more...] about When Is It Time to See a Fertility Doctor?
10 Fast Facts about Egg Freezing (Fertility Preservation)
Are you considering freezing your eggs? Egg freezing has enjoyed a dramatic surge of interest in recent years due to major companies like Facebook and Apple offering to pay for the procedure for interested employees. For many, the idea of freezing one’s eggs for use at a later time is remarkable, providing women with options that did not exist for their mothers and … [Read more...] about 10 Fast Facts about Egg Freezing (Fertility Preservation)
March Is National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Fertility Solutions supports women with endometriosis during National Endometriosis Awareness Month and all year round. Endometriosis is when tissue that would normally grow inside the uterus grows on the outside of the uterus instead. This notoriously-underdiagnosed disease can elude a formal diagnosis for years, and women who believe they may suffer from the condition … [Read more...] about March Is National Endometriosis Awareness Month
What Else Can Fertility Clinics Do Outside of IVF?
Fertility Solutions is proud to offer patients a full spectrum of infertility care, ranging from diagnostic testing through many treatment options customized to each patient’s particular needs. Comprehensive fertility care doesn’t begin and end with in vitro fertilization (IVF) for everyone. In fact, there are many different treatments designed to help meet the … [Read more...] about What Else Can Fertility Clinics Do Outside of IVF?
When Should I See a Fertility Specialist?
Couples who are having trouble conceiving may be unsure as to when they should seek care from a fertility specialist, often wondering if they’ve tried conceiving naturally for a long enough period of time or if an unknown fertility issue may be accountable. It’s important that couples stay calm. Added stress will not help fertility concerns and has been known to … [Read more...] about When Should I See a Fertility Specialist?