by Fred Licciardi, M.D. Hello again to everyone, today I am bringing to you the topic of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). Here you will read about the definition of OHSS, the causes and risks. You will see why OHS is what every good doctor strives to avoid, and of course, what ...

by Corey Whelan Your thyroid, that little gland at the base of your neck, is the master glad of your metabolism, and plays a significant role in many areas of a woman's reproductive life, from conception through to delivery.  59 million Americans, mostly women, currently have ...

by Corey Whelan A new year, a new you.  Easier said than felt, particularly for women who have spent the last year (or longer) trying to get pregnant, without success. Let's face it, we often experience Infertility as a powerful enemy.. And one of this most hated enemy's weapons is it's ...

by Ken Mosesian "You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ...

By Brenda Strong I have a confession to make.  I have been stressed out lately.  Yes, even yoga teachers can let life circumstances get the best of them. The Holidays can be a challenging time for most of us.  We all long for closeness of family, warmth and an intimacy that may ...

By Shari DeGraff Stewart and Julia Fichtner Krahm Why don’t we speak up as active participants in our treatment?  We confuse the appropriateness of asking questions with the appropriateness of how to ask.  Let’s face it:  babies are magical and we can get magical ...

by Corey Whelan "Dealing with infertility after an abortion is fraught with complexities, surrounding feelings of guilt and  anxiety about whether one's last chance to have a baby may have been squandered.  Some patients feel that the pain of infertility is their divine, and ...

by Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW  I was 42 years old when I started my infertility journey. My only treatment option was an egg donor.  My husband asked if it would be hard emotionally bonding with the baby we desperately hoped would come.  I had talked to others who expressed doubts ...

The AFA's dear friend Andrea, who wrote about her fledgling pregnancy on this blog page just last month, shared her sad news with us - she lost the pregnancy.  Andrea wished to share her heart and feelings with all of you during this difficult time.  We are so sad for Andrea and her ...

 by Fred Licciardi, MD. I need to write a few about cysts. I eventually want to get to Polycystic Ovaries, but I need to clarify the basics first. I will start with the cysts of normal ovulation. The word “cyst” requires a long explanation. Cyst can mean a million things. A ...