Don’t Forget About the Guys – Male Infertility Awareness
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…
Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer – Comparing the Two
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…
New Infertility Research at ASRM 2019
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…
The Truth About Celebrity Moms Over 40
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…
What is Reciprocal IVF for Lesbians?
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…
Selecting a Surrogate
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…
Dr. Sharara Discusses the Beauty of Fertility Treatments on Medicalxpress.com
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…
National Infertility Awareness Month
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…
Endometriosis Awareness Month
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…
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…