Clomid is the commercial name for the fertility drug, clomiphene. It is a “mild” fertility medication because it is taken orally and, when prescribed correctly, it should only stimulate the release of an egg or two (maybe three - but the goal is always to minimize the risk of a multiples pregnancy). While it is considered “mild” there is no denying that women using … [Read more...] about Clomid: Side Effects to Be Aware of
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Five New Year Resolutions for Healthy Fertility in 2024
The start of a new year means that it’s time for us to get our resolutions in shape and ready to go. In addition to the usual pledges to improve diet and exercise, which are genuinely admirable (and of course good for your long-term health), Fertility Solutions wishes to encourage those couples and individuals who are considering future family planning, trying to conceive … [Read more...] about Five New Year Resolutions for Healthy Fertility in 2024
The Male Factor: Fertility Testing and Treatment
Testing for a male factor fertility problem typically starts with a semen analysis. Semen will need to be provided to the lab in a sterile container provided by your doctor. Many labs allow at-home collection for privacy, as long as the sample is transported to the lab (and kept warm, by keeping the cup in your waistband or underarm) within an hour. Many labs offer private … [Read more...] about The Male Factor: Fertility Testing and Treatment
5 Facts to Know About Clomid
Has your OB/GYN or fertility specialist mentioned Clomid as a potential fertility treatment option? If so, we’re not surprised. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is one of the fertility treatment market's safest, most trusted, and longest-used female fertility treatment medications. 5 Reassuring Truths About Clomid Here are five facts worth knowing as you decide whether or … [Read more...] about 5 Facts to Know About Clomid
5 Ways Acupuncture Supports Fertility Treatments
Acupuncture has supported fertility goals for thousands of years, but there is no single way it works. Rather, acupuncture for fertility buoys conception, pregnancy, and fertility treatments in multiple ways. 5 Ways Acupuncture for Fertility Supports Treatment Acupuncture uses special needles to activate specific pressure points and meridians throughout the body. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Acupuncture Supports Fertility Treatments
Keeping a Healthy Heart During Fertility Treatments
Happy Heart Month - and we aren’t just talking about your Valentine’s Heart. February is American Heart Month. This month is dedicated to bringing attention to women’s heart health - and the fact that women are every bit as susceptible to heart disease as their male counterparts. Since Fertility Solutions is dedicated to helping women and their partners start families, … [Read more...] about Keeping a Healthy Heart During Fertility Treatments
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
Traveling with Fertility Medications
Timing is everything when it comes to fertility, and perfectly timed fertility medication doses are no exception. That’s why it’s so important to take special care when you’re traveling with fertility medications. To keep your treatment on track, make sure you take or administer every dose as prescribed. With summer vacation right around the corner, we’re taking extra … [Read more...] about Traveling with Fertility Medications
Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility
Establishing healthy sleep habits is essential to both your physical and emotional wellbeing. So, it is no wonder that lack of sleep can negatively impact fertility. As you sleep, your body cycles between different stages of sleep, each of which has its benefits. When it comes to health and wellbeing, the NIH states that sleep is responsible for: Metabolism and … [Read more...] about Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility
Coping with Stress During Fertility Treatments
How to Cope with Stress During Fertility Treatment For those that undergo fertility treatments on their journey to parenthood, there are a number of stressors that can potentially impact your outlook. If you are at this point, you’ve likely already experienced difficulty conceiving, you have a medical condition preventing natural conception, or you’re LGBTQ+, you and … [Read more...] about Coping with Stress During Fertility Treatments