Category Archives: Fertility
Collecting a Sperm Sample – How Does it Work?
Fertility treatment is often thought of as a woman’s issue. This is partially due to the fact that women have more working parts in their reproductive systems. Additionally, women are more likely to talk about fertility concerns with their friends and family. Men play a vital role in the fertility process. However, they may be unprepared for what it means to provide a sperm sample.
Explaining the Benefits of Various Fertility Treatment Options
Many people begin fertility care unsure of where they should begin. Although there are a vast number of fertility treatment options available, they are not well suited for everyone. Knowing the benefits of various fertility treatments can help you start a dialogue with your fertility care team.
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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. 
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Dr. John Zhang – The Doctor Who Understands You Emotionally and Linguistically
Fertility care can be a complicated discipline. Couples that come to me for treatment aren’t just experiencing a physical issue. Having children is an integral part of who we are. Experiencing difficulty conceiving on your own can be devastating. In order to completely care for a patient, it is important to address their physical, emotional, and mental needs.
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Choosing the Best Fertility Clinic for Egg Freezing
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Did you choose the best clinic for Egg Freezing?
I recently had two patients come in for egg freezing that would like to transfer their already frozen eggs to New Hope Fertility Center from two other large New York City fertility centers.
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Who is Embryo Banking Really For?
Embryo banking is a large part of fertility treatment and fertility preservation. Embryo banking is a useful fertility tool for a number of individuals on their quest to grow their families. Understanding how and when embryo banking is used can help to make fully informed reproductive decisions.
Can DHEA Improve Egg Health in Women?
Egg health is one of the most important factors in a woman’s fertility. A woman with poor egg quality will have difficulty becoming pregnant and is more likely to miscarry. Traditionally, the only way to address poor egg quality was to harvest a large number of eggs in an attempt to find ones that were suitable for fertilization. However, advances in fertility medicine and the use of DHEA can enhance the quality of a woman’s eggs.
How Does Ovary Removal Work?
Ovary removal, or oophorectomy, may be performed for a number of reasons to address medical issues. When only one ovary is removed, a woman is still able to become pregnant as her remaining ovary will continue to produce eggs and ovulate. If fertility issues exist, a woman with one ovary can receive treatment just like any other woman. Understanding the process of ovary removal and its impact on your fertility may make undergoing this procedure less stressful.
Common Fertility Medicines and Possible Side Effects
When a woman is not ovulating regularly, fertility medication is used to supplement her natural fertility. Fertility medication comes in a number of forms, in varying strengths for different purposes. Becoming familiar with common fertility medications can take some of the mystery out of fertility treatment.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2015: Stop Living in Pain, Here are Possible Treatment Options
Endometriosis has the ability to substantially impact a woman’s fertility. Getting diagnosed early and following a personalized treatment plan allows women with endometriosis to have the families they’ve dreamed of. 
