It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge that you need fertility treatment and to seek the help of a fertility specialist. In addition to sharing your struggle and your fears with a new set of doctors and staff, the beginning steps can feel daunting. The reassuring news is that when you select the right fertility specialist, those first steps will give you a new sense of … [Read more...] about The First Step in Fertility Treatment
Can I Get Pregnant With One Fallopian Tube?
Pregnancy is absolutely possible with one fallopian tube, assuming you and the solo tube are healthy. In fact, as many as 85% of women who are at optimal pregnancy age (22 - 28) and who only have one tube conceive a baby within two years of trying consistently - even after an ectopic pregnancy. While women are usually born with two fallopian tubes, and both are used to … [Read more...] about Can I Get Pregnant With One Fallopian Tube?
What Your AMH Can Tell Us
Most women understand they are born with all of the eggs they’ll ever have. It’s a finite number. However, that number varies from woman to woman. Some women have more ample egg stores than others and, assuming they’re healthy and with no underlying infertility factors, these women are more likely to get pregnant, even into their mid- to later 30s. That said, women may … [Read more...] about What Your AMH Can Tell Us
Updated COVID-19 Information for Patients
We are happy to announce the re-opening of our Woburn satellite office. Woburn will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 11:00 pm for monitoring and testing. We will continue to conduct all office follow ups and new consultations via telemedicine. We have not yet opened our Providence location, but expect to do that in the next few … [Read more...] about Updated COVID-19 Information for Patients
Woburn Location Reopening 6/15
We are delighted to announce that on June 15, 2020 our Woburn, MA location will be re-opening with limited hours for blood work, procedures and monitoring appointments. Woburn Hours Effective 6/15: Monday: 8:00-11:00am Wednesday: 8:00-11:00am Friday: 8:00-11:00am We hope to increase and expand these hours in the near future. As we welcome more patients … [Read more...] about Woburn Location Reopening 6/15
Is Egg Freezing Right For Me
Freezing your eggs may be one of the best things you’ve ever done to preserve your future fertility. That said, the decision to move forward with elective freeze eggs is a big one. Please Note: This post is dedicated to women who elect to freeze their eggs for personal, rather than medical reasons. Visit our page on Medical Fertility Preservation if your decision to … [Read more...] about Is Egg Freezing Right For Me
Coping With Infertility During the COVID-19 Crisis
To all of you, our parents-to-be out there, our hearts go out to you. As if you haven’t had enough waiting, wondering, and thoughts of “why me/us,” surrounding your infertility diagnosis, the coronavirus had to swoop in and do a number on the world. Even so, it can feel like a personal affront, especially if someone you know and love has been directly affected by the virus … [Read more...] about Coping With Infertility During the COVID-19 Crisis
Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is a fairly common gynecological disorder in which tissue that is similar to the uterine tissue, known as endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. These growths generally occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic tissue lining. The symptoms vary greatly from one woman to another, with some women experiencing extremely mild symptoms and others … [Read more...] about Understanding the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Recent Developments and the Future of Fertility Technology
In 1978, the concept of fertility was irrevocably changed by technology when the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) was born. Since then, state-of-the-art technologies and refined laboratory procedures have assisted in the births of almost eight million babies worldwide. In recent years, the technology of IVF has become even more … [Read more...] about Recent Developments and the Future of Fertility Technology
The ABCs of TTC: An Acronym Glossary
If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for a while and have recently begun your fertility treatment journey, you have probably come across a lot of new and unfamiliar acronyms. The language of infertility can seem intimidating for someone who is just starting out, but familiarizing yourself with these abbreviations can help you understand the process, enhance your … [Read more...] about The ABCs of TTC: An Acronym Glossary