The DuoStim IVF protocol can make parenthood possible It can be discouraging to learn that you have a low ovarian reserve and a poor prognosis for in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, this diagnosis isn’t the end of the road. The new DuoStim IVF protocol is helping poor responders achieve pregnancy at the Virginia Center for…
Understanding when to move from IUI to IVF The team at our Virginia fertility center helps hopeful parents determine when it’s time to move from IUI to IVF. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an effective path to parenthood for many. However, it is sometimes not enough to achieve a healthy pregnancy. In these situations, Fady Sharara…
How we can help with overcoming recurrent pregnancy loss The dedicated team at our Virginia fertility center helps hopeful parents with overcoming recurrent pregnancy loss. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) defines recurrent pregnancy loss as two or more pregnancy losses that occur before week 28 of pregnancy. While this loss can feel incredibly…
It helps to know your numbers – The importance of fertility testing By the time patients visit our Virginia fertility center, chances are good they’ve heard a lot of advice about achieving pregnancy success. However, they might not understand the importance of fertility testing. Well-meaning friends and relatives may suggest that a couple just needs…
What is PRP for ovarian rejuvenation? At our Virginia fertility center, we understand how upsetting it can be to learn that you do not have enough eggs to conceive naturally. This could be due to early menopause, advanced maternal age or a low ovarian reserve (egg supply). In the past, egg donation was the only…
Fertility issues don’t just happen to women – Male infertility awareness Our Virginia fertility center is proud to help some of the estimated 1 in 8 couples in the United States struggling with infertility. While only women can carry a pregnancy, men have a big role to play in making it happen. With insufficient sperm…
Should you consider a fresh or frozen embryo transfer? Hopeful parents who visit our Virginia fertility center want the best chance of having a baby. Our team has years of experience performing scientifically tested methods of fertility treatment and researching new methods to boost fertility success. One question many patients have about IVF is whether…
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…