My patients recall with dismay when I tell them the retrieval is the easier part of the journey. Once we have that precious embryo, we want to do absolutely everything possible and rule out as much as possible before advancing the Embryo Transfer. At IVF Phoenix™, many of the women come to us after experiencing with […]
What do you really know about your #vulva? It might sound silly, but many women know very little about theirs. This is unfortunate because the vulva is actually a window into your health. Becoming familiar with the way your vulva looks and feels can help you recognize signs and symptoms of a health condition early, […]
Infertility can come with so many questions and unknowns. The data is expanding worldwide as Infertility is a disease. While age, physical health and lifestyle choices, such as smoking and diet, can contribute to a person’s fertility, and we know that infertility affects both men and women. The decisions you make today can impact your […]
Alright, let’s talk about a bad habit many of us have… screen time. I’m not talking strictly TV, though that is included here, I’m talking all screens: cellphones, tablets, computers, and others. The best parts of life don’t happen on a screen. If you add up the hours you spend each day interacting with your […]
Male infertility may arise from lack of communication between the testis and the epididymis and new research has uncovered a mechanism of this communication. Sperm are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testis and move through the epididymis, a long, convoluted tube linked to the vas deferens, the duct that moves sperm from the […]
Family planning has truly come along way, from fertility treatments to surrogacy options, but many of the options can leave some of you confused. So let’s start with some definitions to help educate about Surrogacy. A traditional surrogate is a biological mother, while the gestational surrogate is not. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s eggs are […]
It is toxin Tuesday and today we are sharing about a toxin that almost all of us ladies have in our house. Can you guess it? Well, we are talking about Nail Polish! Not only can nail polish be toxic, but many of us also keep our nail polish for WAY TOO long. There are […]
The first period after a miscarriage may be more painful than in the past, especially if ovulation doesn’t take place. That’s because the endometrial lining becomes thicker when you don’t ovulate — and menstrual pains and cramps tend to be worse with a heavier flow. We do want you to try not to stress: Your […]
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition affecting an estimated 2 to 10 percent of American women of childbearing age. What is of more concern is that experiencing Endometriosis symptoms is associated with lower health related quality of life #HRQL. Importantly, as symptom severity and number of symptoms increase, HRQL further deteriorates. Missed work Missed events Missed […]
Has an ovarian cyst, stalled your IVF or IUI cycle? What exactly does it mean for next steps and what can be done? Why patients tell me “Why won’t my body cooperate?” An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an ovary. Ovarian cysts […]
