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.
Listen to Dr. Lamb on the Creating A Family Podcast Do you want to learn more about endometriosis? Are you familiar with adenomyosis? Do you know the difference between the two? Julie Lamb, MD recently spoke about endometriosis, adenomyosis, and what patients need to...
One often-misunderstood fertility topic is gestational vs. traditional surrogacy. Some patients are confused by what exactly “surrogacy” means when it comes to genetic, legal, and logistical details. In this article, we’ll go over the differences between gestational and traditional surrogacy, including which is more common and recommended by fertility experts.
Foods that help with PCOS symptoms For patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), diet can be one of the most helpful tools for managing symptoms and improving overall health. If you have PCOS and want to have children, dietary adjustments can help to improve...
Chances of success for tubal ligation reversals Occasionally, patients who have received a tubal ligation wonder if they can get their tubes untied. Most people who’ve had this form of permanent birth control don’t seek to reverse it. However, sometimes a person...
Listen to Dr. Shahine's Podcast Baby or Bust Going through fertility struggles can be an emotional roller coaster. All too often, those going through the experience suffer in silence, making it that much worse. Lora Shahine, MD, has spent her career opening up the...
What to look for after your embryo transfer, and when to call your doctor Many of our patients ask what signs of successful implantation they should look for after their embryo transfer. We completely understand why - the embryo transfer is a huge, emotional...
Sperm donor requirements, the sperm donation process, and how to use donor sperm Donor sperm is a great option for single women, LGBTQ intended parents without sperm, and men with male factor infertility; but how do sperm banks work? Sperm banks collect, freeze, and...
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.
