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Dr. Lisa Becht: Can Age Affect My Fertility?
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Dr. Lisa Becht: Can Age Affect My Fertility?

Many women don’t realize that their fertility begins to decline as early as their late 20s. Approximately 20 percent of women wait until age 35 to start trying to get pregnant, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). When trying to get pregnant, age matters. “As women get older, the number of eggs...

Dr. Lisa Becht: What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
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Dr. Lisa Becht: What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Irregular periods? Unable to get pregnant? More acne than most? More facial hair? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be the culprit. Women with PCOS have an imbalance and dysregulation of hormones, which can lead to not ovulating, missed periods, long cycles, and infertility. Additionally they may have higher than normal testosterone levels which can cause...

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