Valentine’s Day for Couples Struggling with Infertility
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…
New Year, New Fertility Goals
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…
PGS Versus PGD
Explaining PGS versus PGD For some IVF patients at our Virginia fertility center, we recommend preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) or preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). PGS and PGD are both genetic tests performed after embryos have developed in the lab. This occurs before embryo transfer. Each test begins by removing cell samples from the developing embryos….
How to Select an Egg Donor
When you select an egg donor Patients seeking to become parents through our Virginia fertility center often benefit from the use of an egg donor. Our team is sensitive to the many concerns that come up as you select an egg donor for your family. To help guide you, we have compiled suggestions to help…
Fertility Support for Cancer Patients
Breast cancer awareness and fertility support for cancer patients Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects women in the United States. Each year, more than 200,000 women and more than 2,000 men are diagnosed with it. One of the many challenges that cancer patients face is the threat to fertility from…
PCOS Awareness Month
What is PCOS Awareness Month? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of women, but half of the women with the syndrome don’t know they have it. This is a problem because PCOS is associated with an increased risk of health problems, including infertility. Our Virginia fertility center recognizes PCOS Awareness Month to help those affected…
How the Uterus Supports Pregnancy
The uterus supports pregnancy A healthy uterus is essential for the work we do at our Virginia fertility center. The uterus is the muscular organ that provides shelter and nourishment for a growing baby. During ovulation, the lining of the uterus (endometrium) begins to thicken to support a pregnancy. When a fertilized egg enters the…
Who Needs Egg Donors?
Who needs egg donors? We do! Our Virginia egg donor program is looking for qualified egg donors. If you are thinking about becoming an egg donor, you should know that our process benefits many people who would otherwise be unable to experience pregnancy and parenthood. Who needs egg donors? Hopeful parents Single people and couples…
When to Move from IUI to IVF
Deciding when to move from IUI to IVF Some patients at our Virginia fertility center eventually face the question of when to move from IUI to IVF. This decision requires an understanding of how these two processes work, and the specific concerns that they address. Comparing IUI to IVF During intrauterine insemination (IUI), Fady Sharara…
A Successful Pregnancy Later in Life
Achieving a pregnancy later in life When Terrie was 53, she decided she wanted to have a baby, but she knew that she would need some help achieving her dream. She scheduled appointments with three fertility centers, starting with a visit to Fady Sharara MD at our Virginia fertility center. “He was my first appointment,”…