This week we’re observing National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). Created in 1989 by Resolve: The National Infertility Association, NIAW seeks to empower people experiencing infertility and promote honest, informed conversations about infertility in our daily...
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Author: PNWF TEAM Is Egg Freezing Right For Me? Some of the most frequent questions we get are about egg freezing: what is it, how does it work, and is it right for me? As with all our fertility treatments, every patient is unique and individual. Deciding whether or...
Author: Lora Shahine, MD Every path to an embryo transfer is unique, but they all involve planning, injections, appointments, and usually some ups and downs on the infertility roller coaster. The embryo transfer is the final step in a long journey toward building your...
Author: Lora Shahine, MD Men contribute half of the genetics of pregnancy and suffer alongside their partners with loss, but they are so often left out of the research, the care, and the discussions surrounding miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)....
Author: Pacific NW Fertility Team The documentary ‘Three Identical Strangers’ sheds light on an incredible story: identical triplets separated at birth in 1961 for adoption into three different families who found each other accidentally at age 19. America was...
Written by Lorna Marshall, MD: Director of Center for Collaborative Reproduction, Pacific NW Fertility & IVF Specialists Originally posted on Seattle Gay News. The state of Washington made paid surrogacy fully legal January 1, taking a huge step forward for...
Author: Pacific NW Fertility Team When the expense is out of pocket, it can be discouraging for patients when the primary barrier to building a family is financial. We’ve gathered information about nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance to...
Author: Lora Shahine, MD Thanksgiving can be a joyful time for gathering with family and friends, but it can be full of triggers when you’re dealing with infertility and miscarriage. You can find yourself surrounded by children, pregnant relatives, and family...
Author: Pacific NW Fertility Team One of the most common questions I answer as a fertility doctor is, ‘Should I exercise or not while trying to conceive?’ It can be confusing as a patient trying to navigate the conflicting advice from the internet, friends, and...
