Fertility Solutions Designated an Aetna Institute of Excellence Fertility Solutions is overjoyed and proud to announce that we have been designated as an Aetna Institute of Excellence. Enhance Fertility Care With Aetna Institute of Excellence Designation The designation by Aetna of an Institute of Excellence is a difficult accolade to receive. Institute of … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Designated Aetna Institute of Excellence
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Diagnosing and Treating Your Fibroids
Fibroid tumors, also called leioyomas, are common and are diagnosed in a variety of ways. Depending on the size and location of the fibroids, they can sometimes be felt during a routine pelvic exam. If this isn’t the case, there are several different testing tools used to diagnose fibroids, all of which are used for infertility testing. Diagnosing Your … [Read more...] about Diagnosing and Treating Your Fibroids
Why Patients Choose Fertility Solutions
At Fertility Solutions, our practice is centered directly on the needs of our patients. Under the care of our fertility specialists, patients receive individualized treatment plans that cater to their specific infertility diagnosis. We know that the initial diagnosis of infertility can be a difficult moment in a person’s life and that the process that can follow – receiving … [Read more...] about Why Patients Choose Fertility Solutions
Is PGT Worth the Cost?
Fertility specialists have deciphered many layers of the fertility code, but there are still some illusive “unknowns” that contribute to failed conception or miscarriages. One of the most mysterious of these unknowns is the genetic quality of the egg and sperm prior to conception. That is where preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) comes into play. PGT Can Save … [Read more...] about Is PGT Worth the Cost?
Reciprocal IVF: The Basics
Reciprocal IVF is one of the multiple options available to same-sex, female couples - as well as transgender men- who want to have a child. Unlike gay men or transgender women, who require a gestational carrier to support their family building dreams, women in same-sex relationships - including transgender men who have functional ovaries and/or a uterus - have multiple ART … [Read more...] about Reciprocal IVF: The Basics
The Two Week Wait: Boston’s Survival Guide
The famous IVF “two week wait” (TWW) is agonizing. The minutes and hours slowly tick by, and it is hard to know what to do with yourself as you bide your time until your official fertility clinic pregnancy test. 7 (Mostly) Free Things to Do in Boston During Your TWW Fortunately, Boston is full of things to do, making it one of the best places to spend a couple of … [Read more...] about The Two Week Wait: Boston’s Survival Guide
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
Five Questions About IVF Treatment Answered
If you’re considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) to build your family, you probably have a lot of questions. To help you navigate this journey with as little confusion and stress as possible, we address five common questions below. 1. How does IVF work?If you choose to undergo IVF treatment, you’ll begin by taking medications to stimulate egg production. Eggs are … [Read more...] about Five Questions About IVF Treatment Answered
Why Does the IVF Lab “shut down” for a Week in December?
By Michael Lee, MS, TS, ELD Many patients find it inconvenient to delay a cycle due to the IVF lab closing in December, and we wanted to offer an explanation for why this process is needed. IVF laboratory instrumentsThe IVF lab consists of numerous highly sophisticated instruments. These include 11 very critical benchtop incubators, warmers, heated … [Read more...] about Why Does the IVF Lab “shut down” for a Week in December?
Five Ways to Make Your IVF Cycle a Little Easier
Starting an IVF cycle can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, as a patient of Fertility Solutions, you will experience the supportive, compassionate care all fertility patients deserve. Our practice is dedicated to ensuring that patients never feel like a number, and we want you to know at all times that your family-building goals are our priority. IVF is … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Make Your IVF Cycle a Little Easier