In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an option for women who have trouble conceiving due to advanced age, ovulation problems, or problems with the fallopian tubes or uterus. During this process, a sperm and egg are united in a laboratory. Once the egg is fertilized, the...
If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, the recent news coverage of the Zika virus — and its link to birth defects in infants born to mothers who have the virus — may be a concern for you. While there’s currently no vaccine to prevent the virus, there are...
When people have difficulty conceiving, they turn to Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists (ARMS) for help. There are many reasons someone might have trouble getting pregnant, including low egg number and low egg quality. In some cases, we help people conceive by...
Donating eggs or oocytes so others can become parents is a life-changing gift of life and it is decision that only a few healthy, fertile women ages 21 to 31 have the opportunity make every day. Whether you are motivated to help a struggling couple or are attracted...
