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....
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Preparing for Your First Visit with an Infertility Specialist
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,...
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Preparing for Your First Visit with an Infertility Specialist
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,...
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Celebrities Spreading Awareness By Getting Real About PCOS
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...
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Emotions and Infertility
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...
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Emotions and Infertility
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...
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Does Age Affect Male Fertility?
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...
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Symptoms of Male Infertility
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...