firstfertility, Author at The Fertility Institute

I’ve Had 5 Days Of Positive OPK, Should I Still Have A Second Line?

You’ve been using your ovulation predictor kit (or OPK) to try and get pregnant, but for the last five days,…

While irregular periods do happen occasionally and aren’t generally a cause for concern, they can be an issue when you…

Although these are instructions given to FINO patients the day before they are to have Embryo transfer, they may be…

If you’re struggling to conceive, you’re probably examining every part of your life. Are you exercising the right amount? Are…

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 PGD and PGS. Both are types of preimplantation genetic testing…