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
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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
Dr. Caitlin Sacha Joins Fertility Solutions
Please help us welcome Dr. Caitlin Redd Sacha to our team of female physicians at Fertility Solutions. Dr. Sacha was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She attended Duke University for her undergraduate and medical school training before traveling to Boston to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General … [Read more...] about Dr. Caitlin Sacha Joins Fertility Solutions
Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
The great news is that YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! Now, you get to practice gratitude as you suffer through one of the most common pregnancy ailments: Morning Sickness. Most of our clients are appreciative (to a point) of their first-trimester nausea, fatigue, and vomiting - but they’re also happy for any advice on how to manage morning sickness naturally. If this is your first … [Read more...] about Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building
We are thrilled to be back in person (or virtual, if you choose) at Resolve New England's Footsteps for Family Building walk! Since 1974, Resolve New England (RNE) has been at the forefront of fertility and family building support, education, and advocacy in New England. Footsteps for Family Building, RNE's fundraising walk provides hope … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Sponsors RNE’s Footsteps for Family Building