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Understanding Surrogacy in Texas: Legal and Emotional Insights
Key Takeaways Surrogacy is a legal practice in Texas. In a surrogacy arrangement, a woman agrees to become pregnant with a baby and bear that baby for someone else, usually […]
The Benefits and Risks of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Key Takeaways PGT testing, previously called preimplantation genetic testing, is a laboratory procedure. It tests embryos for harmful genetic changes during in vitro fertilization (IVF) before implantation and the start […]
Egg Freezing in Your 20s vs. 30s: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Freezing your eggs in your 20s vs. 30s presents very tangible differences in success rates and costs. It forces you to think about why you’re doing it in […]
Autoimmune Diseases and Conception: Expert Insights for Future Parents
Key Takeaways Autoimmune infertility has been studied mostly in women. They trigger the immune system to destroy healthy cells and tissues, in some cases including those needed to conceive. Fertility […]
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as the loss of normal ovarian function before age 40. This condition can significantly reduce estrogen levels and lead to irregular or […]
PCOS and Fertility: Management, Treatment, and Options
Key Takeaways PCOS and fertility frequently intersect due to polycystic ovary syndrome being one of the leading causes of infertility in women in the U.S. Over 10% of women live […]
Fibroids and Fertility: When Treatment is Necessary
Key Takeaways Fibroids are benign tumors that develop within or on the outside of the uterus. When they become large or obstruct the uterine cavity, they can impact a woman’s […]
Thyroid Disorders and Infertility: Understanding the Impact of Hormone Levels
Key Takeaways Thyroid issues play a major role in infertility. Whether you’re already undergoing fertility treatment or hoping to conceive soon, it’s important to have your thyroid levels tested and […]
Endometriosis and Pregnancy: Navigating the Journey to Conception
Key Takeaways Endometriosis and getting pregnant can be a painful journey for so many, but there are hopeful paths forward. Endometriosis is a major reproductive health problem that affects people […]
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes, Tests & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more miscarriages prior to 20 weeks of gestation. In the United States, this impacts an estimated one out of every […]
The Impact of STIs on Long-term Fertility: Prevention and Management Strategies
Key Takeaways Long-term effects and management STIs have a profound effect on long-term fertility. Untreated STIs can result in devastating infertility outcomes for both men and women. In the United […]
Low Ovarian Reserve: Understanding and Strategies for Conception
Key Takeaways What is low ovarian reserve Low ovarian reserve is a term that indicates the ovaries have less eggs than expected for a woman’s age. This can lead to […]