Category Archives: Cycles


Why IUI is better than sex – Dr. Zaher Merhi

New Hope Fertility Center’s Fertility Doctor, Zaher Merhi, explains the what an IUI (intrauterine insemination) is, how it is performed, and why it’s better than sex!

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How Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Managed During IVF?

PCOSIn continuing to post about some of my unique and interesting cases, this article will address my standard practice of care in the treatment of patients who are suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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How to Make Sure You Are Properly Tracking Your Ovulation

Ovulation one of the most important aspects of fertility.  Once ovulation occurs, there is only a 24 hour window where a woman is fertile and fertilization can happen.  Therefore, properly identifying when your ovulation occurs is key to becoming pregnant.  There are a number of ways women can track their ovulation.  When done properly, women can time intercourse in order to maximize their likelihood of becoming pregnant. Extra.J

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The Best iPhone App To Calculate Your Fertility

Timing is everything when you’re trying to get pregnant. There is a narrow fertile window of 24 hours after a woman has ovulated per cycle. Miss this window and you have to wait until the next cycle to try again. Charting your cycle is an ideal way to time intercourse with ovulation.  There are several iPhone apps that can help you calculate your fertility.ultrasound

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The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts When Trying To Conceive

Receiving a negative pregnancy test result can be extremely frustrating when you’re trying to conceive.  This is especially true if you’ve been trying for a while.

Below are the top five do’s and don’ts of conceiving:

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Top IVF Apps To Download

Technology is becoming an integral part of our lives.  Smartphones are our calendars, contact lists, entertainment and information centers.  In fact, there are several apps that aid with fertility care and trying to conceive.

Here are a few apps that may help your fertility journey:

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