VCRM Breakthroughs in IVF
Fady Sharara MD makes breakthroughs in IVF Dr. Sharara has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals and couples overcome infertility. Our Northern Virginia IVF provider’s research within the past year has laid the foundations for breakthroughs in IVF. Non-invasive embryo selection before transfer Our Northern Virginia IVF provider and other researchers examined the pregnancy…
Who Needs PGS?
Understanding who needs PGS Wondering who needs PGS? PGS stands for preimplantation genetic screening. It is a test that we offer at our Northern Virginia fertility center. PGS gives our fertility specialist a genetic snapshot of an embryo before it is transferred to a woman’s uterus and allows us to select the embryo that is…
Spring Ahead with Infertility Awareness
Three proactive steps you can take to address infertility Spring is the season of new life emerging and the perfect time to focus on infertility awareness issues. Every spring, we look forward to flowers emerging through the fresh dirt and baby ducks waddling down river banks – all the poignant signs that new life is…
How to Improve your Fertility
So you’ve decided to travel the journey of trying to conceive? Congratulations! Here are the top 5 things the Virginia Center for Reproduction recommends you do to boost your fertility and get pregnant sooner! 1) Eat a Balanced Diet Your diet is very important when you are trying to get pregnant. Choose whole grain foods,…
What is Infertility?
Approximately 85% of women will become pregnant within one year of trying. Only an additional 7% of couples will conceive in the second year. Based on these results, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within 12 months. The most common causes of Infertility are: ● Advancing Maternal Age: As women age, the number…
Improve your Fertility with a proper Diet
According to the National Survey of Family Growth, Infertility affects over 7.3 million individuals or 1 in 8 couples in the United States. While there are numerous conditions that may cause or contribute to a diagnosis of infertility, a poor diet is a growing and significant factor that couples can address. Factors like age and…
An Overview on Egg Freezing
Egg Freezing has become quite popular over the past few years. Women find it appealing to be able to preserve their fertility for medical, lifestyle or career reasons. A variety of companies including Apple and Facebook even assist their employees with the financial costs of Egg Freezing. According to WebMD, there have now been more…
Should I do genetic testing?
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to conceive a child. Genetic testing can be a sensitive issue for some. It is important to talk openly with your doctor about any possible genetic risks and then consider your options. Factors For Genetic Testing Consideration A thorough health history can help decide if…
Surrogacy & Same Sex Couples
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, recognizing that same-sex couples have equal marriage rights. All state laws banning same-sex marriage were overruled by the Court’s decision. Same-sex spouses now have the same rights and benefits as legally married, opposite-sex couples, including…
Trying to Conceive (TTC) in your 30’s
A growing percentage of women are trying-to-conceive later in life. In the 1970’s, the average age on a new mother was around 24 or 25 and now the average age for getting pregnant is about 30. Women are trying-to-conceive later in life because of a variety of factors like being career oriented, extending their education…