A new patient consultation for egg freezing is rapidly becoming one of my favorite patient visits. These young women set up an appointment to discuss their future fertility and I am all about it! They come in at different stages in their lives- some are single, some are in a new relationship and they don’t …
Category: Fertility
Lifestyle, Trying to conceive & Fertility treatment
One of the most challenging parts of infertility is that patients have little control over the disease. Once diagnosed, patients frequently scrutinize everything they do and have done (or not done) that may have caused this diagnosis. When it comes to fertility treatment – we (both the patient and doctor) have no control over your …
When to see a fertility specialist
When a couple first starts trying to conceive, it is exciting. It is usually fun, lighthearted and brings with it the joy of anticipation. After a few months, that excitement can turn to angst, frustration and fear. Let me start by saying, I see patients at all different stages of their fertility journey. I see …
TTC, 2WW, BFP?!? What do all these acronyms mean?
So, you decide it is time to try to conceive (TTC). You are excited and start searching the internet to learn a little bit about how to increase your chances. I am guessing you found a WHOLE LOT of acronyms that make no sense. Well, here you go … These are a some of the …