When trying to conceive and after a diagnosis of infertility, it may seem easier to go straight for in vitro fertilization (IVF) to quickly get the job done. But the process of IVF can be a lot to take in when diving right in. With infertility affecting 6.7 million women of childbearing age in the...
We are excited to announce that our Emotional Wellness Coach Pricila Rodas Hurtado will be hosting two professionally-led Social Support groups. The groups are specially designed for HRC’s current patients and those who have not started or considered treatment yet. The group sessions for current patients will start on Tuesday, June 22 at 6PM PST...
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...
There are several fertility treatment options available out there for those having issues starting a family on their own. One of the more simple fertility treatments we offer at HRC Fertility is IUI or Intrauterine Insemination. The IUI procedure itself involves transferring semen that has been washed and concentrated directly into the uterus via a...
A diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) in young women struggling with infertility can be deeply frustrating. It leads many to believe that they have no options or that their only option is pregnancy through IVF or egg donation. A recent study demonstrates that for women under the age of 35, there is another viable...
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...
“You’re practically my baby daddy!” Dr. Bradford Kolb of HRC Fertility Pasadena took a quick break from his busy, office schedule to chat with our partners over at Channel Q’s The Morning Beat. The show’s hosts Mikalah Gordon and AJ Gibson chatted with the Top Doctor about same sex couple fertility treatment options at his...
