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Are Vasectomies Reversible?
A vasectomy is an effective form of birth control that surgically blocks sperm from traveling up the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. This surgical procedure prevents sperm from mixing with the semen that is ejaculated into a...
IUI vs IVF
Key Points: IUI (Intrauterine insemination) is a fertility treatment in which fertilization of the egg takes place inside the fallopian tube within the body IVF (In vitro fertilization) is a treatment in which the sperm and egg are combined for fertilization in a lab....
Things to Know About Egg Donation
The egg donation process understandably raises plenty of questions for potential donors: Will donating my eggs affect my ability to build my own family in the future? Does egg donation lead to ovarian cysts or cervical cancer? As an egg donor, do I have to remain...
Male Infertility: What You Need to Know
What is Male Infertility? When a couple has been trying to conceive without success for one year (six months if both are over 35), it is an indication that there are potential fertility issues that need to be explored with a fertility specialist. One of the common...
Making and Following a Fertility Calendar
What is a Fertility Calendar? A fertility calendar is a tool for tracking your menstrual cycle so that you can calculate your most fertile days. Also known as an ovulation calendar or ovulation schedule, a calendar can help take some of the guesswork out of trying to...
What Role Does Diet and Nutrition Play in Fertility Treatments?
What patients do and don’t eat can help support better outcomes Couples seeking assisted reproduction should be aware that diet and nutrition can be an important part of overall fertility wellness. A study from Harvard School of Public Health looked at over 18,000...
The Role of CoQ10 in Your Fertility Treatments
It has been shown that low levels of CoQ10 can contribute to problems with fertilization and genetic mutations which can decrease the viability of an embryo. CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant that is naturally made in the cells of the body. Used for cellular energy...
4 Steps to Finding Out Whether You Need Fertility Treatment
The ability to conceive is a life event that most couples take for granted. It can be one of the most frustrating and devastating of life’s detours when it doesn’t just happen as expected. So, how do you know if you need fertility treatment? Dr. David Walmer has a few...
IUI: What Men Need to Know
Many fertility treatment articles are written specifically for a female audience, but infertility is an issue that affects both men and women. Here’s a summary of IUI for men, as males also play a significant role in these treatments. What is IUI? Artificial...