firstfertility, Author at The Fertility Institute

Dispelling 5 Myths Around Egg Freezing

Egg (or oocyte) freezing is an option for any woman seeking to preserve her fertility. Women are born with a certain…

Polycystic ovary syndrome, often referred to as PCOS, is a common but underdiagnosed hormonal disorder in women. Complex changes in…

If you just experienced your first failed In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle, you are probably feeling disappointed, sad and frustrated. Even though…

Many couples who are trying to conceive often wonder what they can do to increase their chances of success. A…

Normally, most couples are able to become pregnant within the first year of trying. However, approximately 10% will still not…

If you are considering In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), you may have heard references to PGT and PGS. Both are types of preimplantation genetic testing…

When it comes to prenatals, the questions we hear from our patients are all over the map. Do I even…

If you are having trouble getting pregnant, it may be time to consult a fertility expert. Since there are many…

Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication and whether it occurs in the first trimester or later, it is always…

Every woman is born with 1 million eggs and each year thousands die naturally. By puberty, the number of eggs…