your guide to egg donations for fertility treatment
2 years ago
There are many ways to become a parent, thanks to innovations in reproductive technology. One method is through egg donation. Perhaps you’re looking into donating your eggs, or are curious about expanding your own family, and considering working with
what to know about reciprocal ivf
2 years ago
Reciprocal IVF is an incredible fertility option for two people with ovaries and uteruses who want to have a baby together.
choosing between egg freezing and embryo freezing
3 years ago
The differences between these two procedures may help you decide which is right for you.
what to know about gestational diabetes
3 years ago
Pregnancy is full of ups and downs for most women: excitement, maybe some nausea, some more excitement, heartburn, and so on.
these are the signs of implantation, according to doctors
3 years ago
When you’re trying to conceive, it’s understandable if you want to know the earliest signs of pregnancy possible. In this case, learning more about implantation symptoms and their causes could provide clues about whether you’re potentially pregnant.
from a fertility doctor: why i believe misinformation is a leading cause of infertility
4 years ago
I know, you might be more familiar with age, biology, irregular periods, or male factors (aka “sperm abnormalities”) as the root causes of infertility.
the promise and perils of the new fertility entrepreneurs
4 years ago
Startups are pushing a breezy but proactive attitude toward reproduction, centered on preëmptive treatments during one’s most fertile years.
how much does ivf cost? we asked the experts
4 years ago
For anyone experiencing infertility, the emotional toll can feel impossible. But the financial side is just as hard to comprehend. The average cost of one IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycle can range between $12,000 to $15,000 with medication costs.
new fertility clinic springs up in sunnyvale
4 years ago
The recent expansion of San Francisco-based Spring Fertility includes a new clinic and lab in Sunnyvale. Besides an embryology lab, the 8,000-square-foot practice at 550 Lakeside Drive offers initial consults, treatment.
new fertility clinic springs up in sunnyvale
4 years ago
The recent expansion of San Francisco-based Spring Fertility includes a new clinic and lab in Sunnyvale. Besides an embryology lab, the 8,000-square-foot practice at 550 Lakeside Drive offers initial consults, treatment, retrievals and transfers.
new fertility clinic springs up in sunnyvale
4 years ago
The recent expansion of San Francisco-based Spring Fertility includes a new clinic and lab in Sunnyvale. Besides an embryology lab, the 8,000-square-foot practice at 550 Lakeside Drive offers initial consults, treatment, retrievals and transfers.
spring fertility opens new state-of-the-art ivf labs and clinics across bay area
4 years ago
Premier fertility care network expands Northern California presence with three new clinic locations and two new labs to improve convenience and access amid growing demand for fertility services.
real talk: ivf and twins!
4 years ago
Dr. Temeka Zore and I discuss single embryo transfer, twins and IVF, risks of twin pregnancy, potential adverse pregnancy outcomes with IVF, egg freezing, IVF after age 40, and the role celebrities play in “glamourizing” IVF!!
how to select a fertility practice
4 years ago
We know it can be incredibly confusing to begin your fertility journey. From selecting the right clinic to figuring out what sort of information you’re looking for, it’s rarely a walk in the park.
baby making + infertility explained by an expert
4 years ago
Most Nurx patients come to our medical team to prevent pregnancy, but we know many of you hope to become parents one day, and many others aren’t sure — but want to have it as an option.
should pregnant bay area women get the covid-19 vaccine?
4 years ago
While the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has proven effective and safe for most, there’s still an important subset of people who were not included in clinical trials.
what to know about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the covid-19 vaccine
4 years ago
With the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine now in the hands (or, should we say, arms) of Americans, some are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the vaccine — developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE — is approximately 95% effective.
away cofounder jen rubio and slack ceo stewart butterfield are expecting a baby together after a long fertility journey rubio described as 'a whole road to get here'
4 years ago
Away cofounder Jen Rubio and Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield are having a baby together, Rubio announced in an Instagram post on Monday.
recurrent loss: what you need to know with dr malinda lee
4 years ago
Today on the podcast I'm chatting with Dr Malinda Lee and grilling her on all the questions you need to know about recurrent loss. Dr Malinda Lee works for Spring Fertility and this area is one of her specialties.
how race impacts black women in medicine, their fertility and what we can do about it with guest dr. temeka zore
4 years ago
Dr. Zore joins to talk about how recent events have affected her as a Black woman and doctor, the impact race had on her childhood and medical school career, the lack of diversity in fertility medicine, and how infertility affects BIPOC.
how to handle the holidays while dealing with infertility
4 years ago
The holiday season is approaching, and while traditions may change given the current pandemic, navigating the holidays while dealing with infertility can be especially challenging as you deal with your own grief.
did everyone go off birth control during quarantine?
4 years ago
Quarantine has been unpredictable to say the least, but I've come to count on one constant: A pregnancy announcement every time I open my Instagram feed, whether from a friend or a celeb.
um, is pooping a lot a possible sign of pregnancy? experts weigh in
4 years ago
You've heard all about morning sickness and tender boobs as early signs of pregnancy, but what about your uh...bathroom habits?
america’s unregulated fertility industry offers patients few protections
4 years ago
The case of one California clinic accused of misconduct shows just how little recourse would-be parents have when it comes to concerns about safety and negligence.
breast "self-awareness," and the relationship between breast cancer and fertility
4 years ago
It’s October, and besides the re-emergence of pumpkin spice lattes, that means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We know you’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: Breast cancer impacts approximately 1 in 8 women in their lifetimes.
ok, tmi: why does pregnancy make you so freaking constipated?
4 years ago
There are some pregnancy symptoms everyone talks about, like having to pee way more than you usually do and forgetting what you were talking about mid-sentence.
12 prenatal vitamins you'll look forward to taking every single day
4 years ago
During pregnancy, good nutrition is key for not only supporting your own health but the health of your impending arrival.
chrissy teigen suffers a pregnancy loss in the second trimester
4 years ago
“We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before.”
fembeat: perla health wants to demystify polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos), which affects 1 in 10 women
4 years ago
Like many categories in the women’s health space, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been grossly under researched, underfunded and underserved. Yet 1 in 10 women suffer from this chronic condition.
truths and myths about pcos
4 years ago
Truths and myths about PCOS. Sit down with Afton, Modern Fertility's CEO and Fertility specialist, Dr. Temeka Zore in a discussion about PCOS.
6 ways to increase sperm count and improve male fertility
4 years ago
Sperm count refers to the amount of sperm per milliliter of semen. Measuring sperm count is usually part of a sperm analysis that also examines the shape of sperm and their motility. All these factors can play a role in a man's fertility.
understanding pcos - virtual roundtable with dr. jenn conti and dr. temeka zore (sept 17, 2020)
4 years ago
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a reproductive health condition, with common symptoms being irregular periods and irregular ovulation. Because of this, PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility.
to conceive or not to conceive: lgbtq+ family planning during a pandemic
4 years ago
“If you wait for the perfect time to have a baby, you’ll never have one,” is the wisdom my grandma shared with me when I told her I wanted to conceive on my own as a single mom by choice several years ago. My grandma was right.
women in medicine: female physicians & fertility: a tricky timeline
4 years ago
Approximately a quarter of female physicians experience difficulty conceiving when they’re ready to start a family. For comparison, that’s double the incidence of infertility in the general population. Why is that—and what can we do about it?
ovulation calculator
4 years ago
Eager to have a baby? Get ready to know the ins and outs of your menstrual cycle. Understanding the intimate details of your monthly cycle can help you figure out your natural ovulation calendar.
what the research says about exercise, fertility, and early pregnancy
4 years ago
When it comes to exercise, there’s a lot of info out there to sort through. It can be especially confusing to understand what advice to follow if you’re trying to conceive, either naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies.
#sharethemedicalmic: west coast doctors reflect on amplifying black voices in medicine
4 years ago
Many of us were wowed by the recent #ShareTheMicNow campaign, a day during which famous white women handed over their social media platforms to Black women.
how to advocate for yourself as a pregnant black woman
4 years ago
Black women face staggering maternal and infant mortality statistics. We asked doctors and health care advocates how pregnant Black patients can best arm themselves with knowledge to navigate a biased health care system.
experts explain what's at stake in the 2020 election when it comes to women's health
4 years ago
In July, the Supreme Court ruled that employers and universities with "religious or moral objections" to birth control can remove contraceptive coverage from their insurance plans.
podcast episode: #blacklivesmatter: infertility with dr. temeka zore
4 years ago
In this week’s episode, Dr. Hirsch speaks with infertility physician Dr. Temeka Zore about the perceptions of fertility among minority women, and how this factors into the unique barriers that minority women often face in seeking care for infertility
how to recognize male infertility
4 years ago
It can be hard to recognize male infertility. A diagnosis of male infertility typically happens after testing of both partners and finding fertility trouble in the male.
7 natural pregnancy energy boosters
4 years ago
You may not be able to order the Trenta coffee while you’re expecting, but the good news is you can find other easy ways to get a li
how to choose the right fertility clinic
4 years ago
Featuring Dr. Temeka Zore, Dr. Natalie Crawford, and Founder of Baby Quest Foundation, Pamela Hirsch TOPICS HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FERTILITY CLINIC & WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE FIRST VISIT TO THE FERTILITY CLINIC
rowan’s break from apollo leaves more time for his hamptons restaurants
4 years ago
For years, Apollo Global Management Inc.’s Marc Rowan oversaw the firm’s financial services and insurance businesses. His semi-sabbatical announced Thursday should give him more time to focus elsewhere, not least his thriving Hamptons restaurants.
trying to conceive during covid-19: what next?
4 years ago
I know, this is not how you imagined starting or adding to your family. This pandemic has brought a great strain on all of us, financially, emotionally, and mentally.
a 36-year-old woman got an $18,000 charge for her fertility medications — and it reveals a disturbing problem for the us healthcare system
4 years ago
Andrea's experience is one that patients in the US often find themselves in: dealing with a medical procedure while tackling the stress of trying to get a straight answer about how much that care costs.
does being underwater stop your period?
4 years ago
In high school, I would occasionally skip school when I had my period to spend the day hanging out in my bathtub. I'd heard a rumor that being submerged in water could stop my menstrual flow in its tracks.
how to freeze sperm
4 years ago
Freezing sperm is an excellent option for men worried about fertility, either because of medical reasons, age, or other concerns.
the u.s. healthcare system is hurting black women—here’s how we can do better
4 years ago
Like many others around the world, I have been horrified and appalled at the events happening around this country. This has become more than just protests about the systemic racism that exists, this is a movement.