The importance of new infertility research At our Virginia fertility center, we take great pride in adding to infertility treatment knowledge. For as long as people have been having children, there have been those who struggled to conceive. It was not until the 1800s that some scientists in the West began to consider infertility to…
Learning the truth about celebrity moms over 40 At our Virginia fertility center, we see many women who want to have children after the age of 40. Oftentimes, these women have learned about their potential to have children later in life thanks to the high-profile pregnancies of the famous. However, not everyone knows the truth…
Exploring reciprocal IVF for lesbians At our Virginia fertility center, we put our experience to work to help hopeful parents achieve the families they’ve dreamed of. Reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples is a powerful process that allows both of a baby’s mothers to share a biological connection with their child. Reciprocal IVF works by transferring…
Help with selecting a surrogate A surrogate, or gestational carrier, is a woman who carries a pregnancy for patients who are unable to physically carry a pregnancy. A surrogate can be a friend, a family member or a woman selected from a surrogacy agency. Our Virginia fertility center does not arrange surrogacy, but we maintain…
Our Virginia fertility doctor discusses the beauty of fertility treatments Hopeful parents in the United States have choices when it comes to family-building. A reporter recently interviewed Fady Sharara MD about this topic. Our Virginia fertility doctor discussed all the options that women and men have today. They can build a family using in vitro…
Why have preconception genetic screening? At our Virginia fertility center, we offer our patients preconception genetic screening because we want them to feel confident in proceeding with fertility treatment. Unfortunately, hopeful parents can carry severe genetic diseases and have no idea that they are at-risk of passing them on. Not only can preconception genetic screening…
Recognizing National Infertility Awareness Month April is National Infertility Awareness Month. Our Virginia fertility center wants to take the opportunity to spread knowledge about infertility and give you hope about its treatment. Infertility is a common problem. Research suggests that about 12% of couples experience it. Still, the unique circumstances of couples and individuals can…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month Because this month is Endometriosis Awareness Month, our Virginia fertility center wants you to know that there is hope and help for the pain and frustration of endometriosis. Facts for endometriosis awareness month An endometriosis diagnosis requires a laparoscopic examination of a woman’s organs. As a result, some patients who…
Love and support for couples struggling with infertility At our Virginia fertility center, we extend our love to all couples struggling with infertility. For them, traditional Valentine’s Day messages can fall a little flat. Tokens of affection and reminders of love, though well-intentioned, can sometimes serve as a sad reminder of the little one they…
Reach your fertility goals this year The New Year is a time to think about your goals for 2019. Whether you are seeking to have your first child, or are ready to start trying for your family’s next baby, our Virginia fertility center can help you reach your fertility goals this year. We help people…