Patients often come to their initial consultation filled with questions about infertility. Despite how many people need fertility services, we still have a long way to go when it comes to talking openly about infertility. Read on for answers to some of the most common...
Patients often ask us how egg freezing works and if we recommend it for them. As with all our fertility treatments, every patient is unique and individual. Deciding whether or not to freeze your eggs is a deeply personal decision, based on age, current health status,...
Donor sperm, IVF, and shared maternity IVF When it comes to fertility options, LGBTQ+ women have several paths to build their family through collaborative reproduction. Each of these options exist on a spectrum of cost, effectiveness, and convenience. We’ve written...
Knowing how soon you can get pregnant after stopping birth control is an important part of family planning. In most cases, we counsel patients to stop their birth control method when they are ready to get pregnant, not before. With a few exceptions, the ability to...
Infertility-related topics involve many technical and possibly unfamiliar terms, including this one: reproductive endocrinologist. What does it mean to be a reproductive endocrinologist, and what do they do as part of a fertility team? This article will discuss this...
A guide to the hysterosalpingogram procedure One common fertility evaluation test is called a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG. The HSG procedure assesses the uterus and fallopian tubes to see if there are any blockages or anatomic abnormalities that might impact...
Semen analysis is an important tool for identifying and treating possible causes of infertility. In fact, up to 50% of all couples struggling with infertility have some form of male factor infertility present. A semen analysis can help pinpoint potential challenges...
Fertility Insurance Coverage and Other Ways to Afford IVF Whether your IVF is covered by insurance depends on many factors, including where you live, your employer’s insurance plan, and what specific fertility treatments you intend to use. While we believe that all...
When to get a hysterosalpingogram An HSG test is a common part of an initial fertility evaluation. HSG stands for hysterosalpingogram, and refers to a procedure that examines the uterus and fallopian tubes to identify any potential issues. What Does an HSG Test...
While PCOS can make pregnancy challenging, it’s possible to get pregnant with PCOS. Here are ways to improve your pregnancy chances.
Join Drs. Stephanie Rothenberg and Darcy Broughton on Monday June 28 at 5PM PST. They are introducing the PNWF Center for LGBTQ+ Family Building and answering your questions about LGBTQ+ fertility care.
