In order for individuals born with a uterus and ovaries to have the potential to become pregnant, they must have timely and adequate hormone stimulation during their menstrual cycle to develop a mature egg, release that egg through ovulation, and prepare the uterus for implantation should fertilization occur. The graphic below illustrates the changes in […]

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month My father landed in San Francisco from the Philippines, with $10 dollars in his pocket and a head full of hopes and dreams. Now, some 50 years later, his daughter has the privilege of helping others build their own families and carry on this American dream, right here in the heart […]

Tell us about your fertility journey: My husband and I had hoped to start a family back in 2018, but unfortunately didn’t have any luck on our own. We were referred to a fertility specialist and had a couple of unsuccessful IUIs just before COVID hit in early 2020. Because of the pandemic, our journey […]

Introducing: Ms. Conceptions, MD (Dr. Rachel Danis) Join Dr. Rachel Danis on IG live every month to debunk fertility’s most common myths! Below is a preview of what you can expect in this segment. Egg freezing hinders my future ability to get pregnant.  Not true.  Egg freezing takes advantage of retrieving eggs from follicles that […]

This week we celebrate National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)! Initially established by RESOLVE in 1989 with a mission to change conversations about infertility, NIAW is celebrated for the 33th time. We have come a long way since it was first introduced but there is still tons of work to do. Here are some facts: Infertility […]

Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug in the United States. With the legalization of cannabis in many states, its use has become more commonplace in recent years. While the data on the impact of cannabis use on fertility is limited, some studies have shown a negative impact on sperm count, motility, and ability […]

On a daily basis, I find myself surrounded by women I admire; physician colleagues, advanced practitioners, sonographers, medical assistants, and administrative staff alike. Women who strive to push past the expected—not for them, but for those whom they care for whole-heartedly. Here at Kindbody, it’s a tight-knit community with the largest women-led team at its […]

The quick answer is – once you have decided that you would like to preserve your fertility – the sooner the better. Age matters. When it comes to fertility, age matters. We are born with all the eggs we’re ever going to have – about 2 million. By the time we reach our first period, […]

There are 7 key hormones involved in both male and female fertility. Testing the levels of these hormones will give you a good picture of your current fertility status. In females, we test the hormones that are involved in the ovulation process to give us a good sense of ovarian reserve. In males, we test […]

I’m a physician married to a physician. Initially, I did not think I would face obstacles because of our dual career paths. I would soon learn, however, professional and personal life sacrifices would be necessary for us to achieve our goals. This is my story as a training physician and a “single” mom, including some […]