How does lifestyle impact fertility? In countless ways; this post will touch the surface of how best to optimize different lifestyle factors. Diet A healthy diet that limits processed foods and pesticide exposure is best. The Mediterranean diet has the most data behind it. This diet is rich in fish, whole milk dairy, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, and … [Read more...] about Lifestyle and Your Fertility
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FSH, LH & Estradiol Hormones
FSH, or follicle stimulating hormone, and estradiol, a form of estrogen, are two hormones routinely measured during fertility testing to assess ovarian reserve, or the potential of the ovaries to recruit healthy eggs. These hormones are measured on day 3 of the menstrual cycle (remember: day 1 is first day of full flow!). What is FSH? FSH is a hormone produced by the … [Read more...] about FSH, LH & Estradiol Hormones
Boston’s Top Fertility Doctors for 2022
The doctors at Fertility Solutions are once again honored to be recognized by their peers as Boston's Top Docs for fertility care. Congratulations to Dr. Anania, Dr. Huang and Dr. Kowalik for receiving this much deserved award! "The directory—created in collaboration with healthcare research firm Castle Connolly Top Doctors—includes 1,797 of the region’s finest … [Read more...] about Boston’s Top Fertility Doctors for 2022
Office HSG: What to Expect
Hysterosalpingogram.... a word that often strikes fear into the heart of fertility patients! This is a crucial part of the basic female fertility work up that examines the uterine cavity (i.e. the inside of the uterus where a pregnancy would implant and grow) and the Fallopian tubes, which should help transport an egg from the ovary to meet the sperm. Does an HSG … [Read more...] about Office HSG: What to Expect
5 Causes of Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Women are born with all the eggs (oocytes) they’ll ever have. And these eggs die off by the thousands each year. This process is entirely normal. However, some women are born with less-than-normal eggs, or their egg stores diminish more rapidly than usual. This leads to diminished ovarian reserve. Diminished ovarian reserve is normal in women 40-years-old and over … [Read more...] about 5 Causes of Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Updated COVID-19 Information for Patients
2022 Covid Updates Effective Monday January 3rd, 2022, out of an abundance of caution, we will be discontinuing visitors for all appointments. This includes IUI’s, Transfers and OB visits. While we are aware this will be unpopular with patients it is felt to be in the best interest of staff in these continued uncertain times. We continue to offer full services and in … [Read more...] about Updated COVID-19 Information for Patients
The Importance of Primary Care for Fertility
Good health is important when it comes to conceiving and carrying a healthy child. Good health encompasses mental health, reproductive health, physical health and more. That being said, it is often underestimated how important primary care visits are when it comes to assessing your overall health. For women, a visit to their primary-care provider and OB/GYN should … [Read more...] about The Importance of Primary Care for Fertility
Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Are you planning to get pregnant in 2022? Don’t take conception for granted. It’s best to prepare your body for pregnancy in every way you can. 7 Tips to Help You Get Pregnant This Year Here are seven tips to increase your chances of getting pregnant in 2022. 1. Schedule a preconception appointment with your OB/GYN Most women visit their OB/GYNs annually, answer … [Read more...] about Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Just like your physical health, your emotional health plays an important role in your life, in fact, the two are linked. If you suffer from many physical ailments, you are at a high risk for depression, and if you are depressed or overly stressed, you are more likely to suffer from physical ailments such as high blood pressure, insomnia and a weakened immune system. There … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
The Basics of IVF
In vitro fertilization is one of the most successful fertility treatments available to women and couples struggling to get pregnant or who haven’t been successful using other fertility treatment options - such as oral fertility medication or IUI. During IVF, we retrieve eggs and sperm from the prospective parents or donors (more on that below) and put them together in … [Read more...] about The Basics of IVF