You have decided to add to your family. Maybe you have children already; maybe this is your first attempt. You have your ovulation predictor kit to help time intercourse; your excitement is building. Most likely, you’ve read about all the things you should do to conceive, like taking folic acid and a prenatal vitamin. You’ve […]

What is an Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)? Purpose An Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a diagnostic X-ray used to detect blockages of your fallopian tubes. It can give some insight to any abnormalities on the inside of your uterus (uterine cavity). Procedure During an HSG, contrast material is administered through a catheter (thin tube). The tube is inserted in the vagina, […]

By: Dr. Kara Ehlers Did you know that up to 13% of infertility might be caused by smoking? As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, I want my patients to be as healthy as possible prior to attempting pregnancy. While most people are well aware smoking can lead to cancer, lung disease, and heart disease, they […]

Male fertility is often overlooked, but for those men who want to eventually become dads, learning about and taking charge of your fertility now can save you and your partner heartache down the road. Here are 5 important points you need to know. MALE INFERTILITY MAKES UP 50% OF ALL INFERTILITY CASES. 1 in 6 […]

Are you a reproductive age female? Are you thinking about getting pregnant?Are you taking folic acid supplementation? You should be! Let’s talk about why… Folic acid supplementation reduces the risk that you could have a baby with a neural tube defect (i.e., an abnormality of the brain or spine). Neural tube defects occur in about 2 […]

High school health class is often the last fertility health education most people receive. For many women, the main focus of their early reproductive years is to avoid pregnancy. When they’re finally ready to start a family, it isn’t always as easy as they expect. Take these 5 points, read them, share them and take […]

By: Dr. Amber Cooper I realize as I begin to replay my day that I had countless concerning environmental exposures. My lunch had more trans fats than I would like to admit and I am sure that I am still under the recommended 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of recommended cardiac exercise per day. Those are […]

1 in 10 women in the U.S. suffer from endometriosis. 176 million women worldwide are affected by endometriosis. And it takes roughly 12 years to get a proper diagnosis for endometriosis.  These are the unfortunate truths of endometriosis – a condition that often goes undiagnosed for many women. In this article we’ll dive into what […]

We all know family planning can be a huge, life-changing decision. It’s a topic that sometimes can be uncomfortable to think or talk about, even with a medical professional. However like all scary medical things, it’s important to get the facts and make informed decisions. Understanding your fertility is no different.  In honor of Valentine’s […]

So, you have decided to take the big life plunge and try to get pregnant! Now what? That decision occupied your mind for so long that you may not have thought of much else, but now the decision is made and you are wondering what to do next. Questions flood your mind as to how […]