Are you ready for your fertility journey? Like, really ready. Ready for the fact that it might take you a lot longer than you’d originally thought. That it might end up costing you a boatload of money. That you might have to take a lot of drugs that make you crazy. That you’ll likely experience… Continue reading Gearing up for your fertility journey
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When infertility bucks the natural order of things
Urban Dictionary definition of the natural order of things: “the way things were meant to be” Growing up, I always just assumed certain things would happen; my parents would always be around, I would get married and have kids before I was “too old” ie. 30 (!) and I would always do things before… Continue reading When infertility bucks the natural order of things
Mental Health concerns when trying to Conceive
Cheers, dear readers, We all know that when we go to see a doctor, we are asking for help with whatever malady is going on with our physical body, such as when seeking reproductive medicine assessment and treatment. Just the physical aspects alone can be quite overwhelming, daunting, and taxing on one’s body, especially for… Continue reading Mental Health concerns when trying to Conceive
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Fertility Shouldn’t Be Taboo: Share Your Story
Cheers, dear readers, A dear friend of mine (Alivia Tagliaferri, founder of Power Of One: Preventing Suicide in America) shared with me the following video that I will now share with you this week. The short clip features many celebrities (such as Tyra Banks, Nicole Kidman, and Celine Dion with Oprah) sharing their struggles… Continue reading Fertility Shouldn’t Be Taboo: Share Your Story
Do Your Furry Friends Give You Emotional Support During Infertility?
This morning a friend of mine put up a touching social media post paying tribute to her cute dachshund that had recently passed away. It was very sad news since I know how much her dog meant to her. It got me thinking about our furry friends, the loving bonds we share with them and… Continue reading Do Your Furry Friends Give You Emotional Support During Infertility?
It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
Do you suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects 116 million women worldwide. Problems with regular ovulation are the leading cause of female infertility, and PCOS is the single most common ovulatory disorder, affecting 85% of women with ovulatory disorders. At its… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
My Favorite Go-To Fertility Smoothie
I love me a good smoothie. Throwing a bunch of healthy goodness into a blender and watching it magically transform at the touch of a button into a delectable potion of vitamins and minerals is pretty special, indeed. I started drinking smoothies on a regular basis about 5 years ago. This was before I even… Continue reading My Favorite Go-To Fertility Smoothie
Male perspective on Infertility
It takes two to make a baby, whether naturally or otherwise! However, the male side of things is often seen as the “silent partner” in the whole process. If you get pregnant naturally, all the emphasis immediately falls to the woman and her expanding tummy, and even in assisted fertility, doctors tend to direct questions… Continue reading Male perspective on Infertility
PICSI (pronounced as “Pixie”)
Senior Embryologist Ferhath describes in this video a brand new technique – PICSI. It’s marvelous in being able to select mature and good quality sperms for the ICSI procedure. The principle behind this ingenious technique is a smear of the egg’s hormone is plastered onto the bottom of the dish. To this hormone only mature… Continue reading PICSI (pronounced as “Pixie”)