Author: danielp

The media has focused a lot of attention on egg freezing for millennial women. But there also are circumstances where men should consider freezing their sperm. Sperm freezing is a relatively simple procedure compared to egg freezing. All men need to do is to produce a sample and have the ability to pay for storage....

A checklist for making the most of your consultation Making an appointment with an infertility specialist is an exciting step on your road to parenthood. However, the anticipation of what will happen can also feel stressful, which is why preparation can be key to making this first visit as successful as possible. Before contacting us,...

September is PCOS Awareness Month and an excellent opportunity to spread awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common female reproductive disorder. PCOS, which stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, affects five to ten percent of women from the beginning of menstruation through menopause. If left untreated, PCOS can have long-term health repercussions throughout...

New research shows you don’t need to worry about worrying Talk to any of our female patients about the stress of infertility, and you will get similar responses. They will tell you how infertility is frightening and frustrating, and an overwhelming emotional roller coaster that affects their self-esteem and impacts every relationship, including with their...

It is well established that a woman’s fertility declines with age. She is born with a finite supply of eggs, and her estrogen levels diminish as she approaches her menopausal years. The effects of a man’s age, however, on procreation are not as well known. A man produces sperm throughout his life. Though not the...

Women might suspect they have an infertility problem because they have symptoms such irregular or painful periods or a doctor previously diagnosed them with a gynecological condition impacting their fertility. In general, females tend to be more in tune with their bodies as well as visit a doctor more frequently than men do. But perceptive...

It is not uncommon for women who have had tubal ligations to change their minds about having more children. They may have regrets about their decision or have remarried or found a new partner and want children with these individuals. They may find themselves at a crossroads between deciding if a tubal ligation reversal or...

At the end of each year, many people start planning their resolutions for the coming one. They vow to lose weight, stop smoking, become better organized, read more books or achieve another type of admirable goal. Those trying to have a baby, however, may be focused on only one New Year’s goal: to become a...

There is hope for those who have suffered a devastating loss Do you know there is no word in the English language describing the status of a parent who has endured the unbearable loss of a child? We doubt this word exists in any other language either. The pain and sorrow experienced by these parents...

Weight Matters Can Signal Problems for Your Fertility Weight is a sensitive subject, especially for women. Aside from how weight affects physical appearance and self-esteem, an unhealthy weight can impact a woman’s fertility, how she responds to treatment, the course of her pregnancy and the health of her child. An unhealthy weight means being either...