By Daniel A. Potter, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. men It is estimated that up to 20% of couples experience infertility as defined as not achieving or maintaining a pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse.  Family history can be a factor in determining your fertility potential.  One ...

In vitro fertilization (IVF), is a form of assisted reproductive technology. In IVF, sperm are combined with an egg or eggs in a Petri dish in an attempt to achieve fertilization. The embryos which result from this process are then either transferred into the uterus in the hopes of ...

Ever felt confused by the SART report? Dr. Samuel Pang of RSC of New England, discusses how to dicipher it in this short, educational video sponsored by Attain Fertility ...

  by Ellen Glazer, L.C.S.W. Spring may feel like a time of renewal and hope for many, but poses special challenges for individuals who are trying to conceive, and can't. A leading therapist in the field gives concrete advise to those in this situation, plus a message of ...

I recently did a Pinterest workshop and learned, among tons of other things, about ICYMI. This particular acryonym, ulike my own overutilized LOL's, BFF's and TTYL's was previously unknown to me, but I found out how highly used it is by content purveyors web-wide who want to make sure their ...

For most women, the first line of medication defense will be a prescription for clomid, but many will find themselves taking this oral drug for months on end, without success. So, how do you know when to move on to other medications which might be more effective for you? Dan Williams, M.D. of ...

I have a friend who has been trying to become a parent for over 6 years now. I am happy to say she is close now to adopting a child but it is still not certain it will happen. I don’t really like the title of this article. This sort of waiting is not a game. Those of you that have been ...

            It is a new year and we enter it with wishes, resolutions, and expectations about what we will encounter.  One of the toughest things you may have faced last year was a negative pregnancy test or perhaps a miscarriage. I remember taking my ...

For men and women grappling with the pain of infertility, the start of the New Year may signal an optimistic, new beginning or conversely, serve as a painful reminder that their goal of parenthood has not been met. No matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself falling on, you are ...

  The Infertility Awareness Stamp is Dressing Up for the Holidays in three popular colors - one for Chanukah, one for Christmas and one for Kwanzaa.   The Stamp, in its original colors, has been gracing envelopes worldwide since its inception earlier this year.     With ...