Through my fertility journey as a whole up to this point, I have done 8 medicated and monitored cycles and 5 medicated...
ARC®Fertility Overview
Gestational Carrier Arrangements – What You Need to Know
A gestational-carrier arrangement occurs when intended parents (or donors) supply the egg & sperm but a...
Infertility: Helping Mother Nature
Infertility is a highly personal and emotional subject and it’s a medical problem that is growing. In fact, six...
How do I choose a fertility specialist?
Finding the right physician under any circumstances can be a daunting task. A patient who needs help with fertility...
Hope. Dream. Hold Your Miracle.
After months of trying to get pregnant without success, “infertility” is never a word a couple wants to hear from...
Ask the Experts: Fertility Q&A
For many in our audience who are not familiar with the science of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility maybe you...
Facing the Facts Myths versus Truths about Infertility
The inability to give birth to a child when desired is a very personal and stressful life experience. Many myths...
Emotional Support for Infertility and Well-being
Infertility is without a doubt a life altering experience. From your self-esteem, to your plans and dreams for the...
Diminishing Ovarian Reserve
As more women are delaying childbirth and more baby boomers are reaching midlife, the problem of diminished ovarian...
Body Fat, Exercise and Fertility
Numerous studies have repeatedly shown that women athletes who have a low body mass index, (‘BMI’), have a difficult time starting a family. We have found with our patient population that a number of female athletes have a low BMI. This low BMI often translates into fertility problems. In fact studies have shown that approximately12% of infertility cases are due to being underweight or having a low BMI.
Body fat plays a significant role in reproduction. Sex hormones are fat soluble and they are stored in the body’s fat layers. Women that have a low BMI produce a reduced amount of estrogen which can lead to an abnormal menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea, or the lack of a menstrual cycle, is a result of a low BMI.