How much is okay, what kinds of activities work best, and what exercises to avoid while trying to get pregnant Many patients ask if they can or should exercise while trying to conceive. If so, what kinds of exercise work best? How much is too much, or not enough? As...
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IVF Treatment Cost in 2023
How much does IVF cost? What is the IVF treatment cost in 2023? If you search online, you’ll probably find a wide range of estimates, from $10,000 to more than $40,000+. There’s no one-size-fits-all cost of IVF, as every patient has unique needs. In general, though,...
PCOS Meal Plan Options
Foods to help manage PCOS symptoms If you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), putting together a PCOS meal plan can play a very helpful role in managing symptoms of this lifelong condition. Adjusting your food choices can improve a variety of symptoms, including...
What Is a Reproductive Endocrinologist?
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...
Yoga for Fertility November and December 2022
In- Studio & Online Yoga for Fertility Classes Start Nov 1 November and December 2022 Registration & Info: Here Thursdays Online: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Nov 3 – Dec 15 (6 wks, no class 11/24) Sundays Online: 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Nov 6 – Dec 18 (7 wks) Thursday...
Does Smoking Cause Infertility?
Most people know that smoking increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and other health risks. But fewer people wonder, does smoking cause infertility? The truth is, smoking cigarettes can significantly affect fertility and pregnancy. Male and female smokers...
Yoga for Fertility September and October 2022
Yoga for Fertility ONLINE ClassesSeptember and October 2022 Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sept 15 – Oct 27 (7 wks)Sundays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Sept 11– Oct 30 (8 wks)Mondays: 10:30am - 12:00pm Sept 12 - Oct 31 (8 wks) On-Demand classes also available(All class times in Pacific...
5 Common Questions for Egg Donors
Egg donors provide their eggs to intended parents who cannot provide healthy eggs of their own to have a baby. Egg donation can be a rewarding and meaningful experience. It’s also a fairly complex process, and it’s important to be fully informed before deciding to...
Is IVF Covered by Insurance?
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...
How Alcohol Affects Your Fertility
Can alcohol cause infertility? How much alcohol can I drink while trying to conceive? Many of our patients ask how alcohol affects your fertility. When you’re trying to conceive, especially when going through fertility treatment, it’s common to want to examine every...