Ovulation occurs about 12 to 16 days before a woman’s period begins. Ovulation refers to when an egg is released from a woman’s ovary and is an ideal time to try for a pregnancy. Becoming familiar with ovulation isn’t something that typically happens until pregnancy is desired, so it’s understandable that many women have heard of ovulation, but don’t know when it takes … [Read more...] about How Ovulation Works and Why Your Period Can Affect Fertility
Ovulation
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?
I’ve Been Trying to Conceive for a Year. What Happens Now?
Getting pregnant is rarely a straightforward process. If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for a year without success, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t happen. Multiple factors have to align in order for the body to conceive, so getting pregnant might just be a matter of adjusting your approach. Make an Appointment With Your Regular DoctorBefore you run … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Trying to Conceive for a Year. What Happens Now?
How to Know When You’re Ovulating
Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from a woman’s ovary and travels through the fallopian tubes. It is during this time that the egg may encounter sperm and become fertilized. On average, ovulation occurs about once a month, about halfway through the menstrual cycle. For women who are trying to get pregnant, tracking ovulation cycles can improve the chances … [Read more...] about How to Know When You’re Ovulating
Are Infertility Symptoms Real?
It’s generally understood that by age 35, women who are hoping to grow their families may need to see a specialist if they’re having trouble conceiving. Younger women, however, typically don’t think about fertility testing until they’re trying to get pregnant, unless they have a family history of early menopause or have had cancer treatment at a young age. However, … [Read more...] about Are Infertility Symptoms Real?
Fertility Questions of the Week: June Round-up
Each week, Fertility Solutions proposes a True or False question to our followers on social media. These questions range from relating to various aspects of fertility and reproductive health. In June, Dr. Huang of Fertility Solutions provided the research questions and answers that were posed to our followers on Facebook, Twitter, … [Read more...] about Fertility Questions of the Week: June Round-up
Live, Online Seminar Q & A: Ovulation Disorders
Each month we host a live online seminar where patients can ask our physicians questions about infertility. The topic for each seminar changes monthly, whether it is IVF, tubal reversal, egg donation, or more. This month's topic was ovulation disorders (our last topic was decreased ovarian reserve). View the live Q & A chat about ovulation … [Read more...] about Live, Online Seminar Q & A: Ovulation Disorders