Factors That Affect Fertility
Most people know that our fertility decreases as we get older. But there are many other factors to consider, as well. If you’re planning for a family in the future, it’s important to understand your fertility, the factors that affect it, and what you can do to increase your chances of conceiving. Facto… Continue Reading
Understanding Fertility Medication
If you have been struggling to conceive, fertility medications and treatments can increase your chances of conception. Fertility medications are typically the first treatment option for women with ovulation disorders. These medications can be administered orally or injected. Fertility medications aid in re… Continue Reading
Are You a Candidate for IVF?
What is IVF? IVF (in vitro fertilization) is one of the most effective forms of assisted reproductive technology used to treat fertility or genetic problems and to assist with conception. IVF is performed when mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab, creating an embryo.… Continue Reading
Is Egg Freezing for You?
What is egg freezing? Egg freezing, also referred to as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is an approach used to preserve a woman’s reproductive future. To freeze a female’s eggs, the unfertilized eggs are first collected from the ovaries, then frozen and reserved for later use. When a woman is ready to… Continue Reading
Planning for Pregnancy: Preconception Tips
Planning for pregnancy means more than simply setting up your gift registry. The decision to have a child is life changing, and preconception planning is important to a successful pregnancy and delivery. See your doctor It’s important to make sure you discuss with your doctor your health history and… Continue Reading
Tips to Boost Your Fertility
Conceiving is not always as easy as some expect it to be, but there are a few things you can do to start enhancing your fertility. Sometimes, simple lifestyle changes can boost your fertility enough to conceive. Below are some helpful tips. Maintain a healthy weight If you’re looking to conceive, it… Continue Reading
When is PGT Right For You?
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a screening performed on each embryo to identify aneuploid embryos. Aneuploid embryos are embryos that do not have the correct number of chromosomes, whether it be too few or too many. An aneuploidy is the most common cause for a transferred embryo to be unsuccessful.… Continue Reading
Center for Reproductive Medicine’s Team Voted 2015 Best Doctors for Women
We are proud to announce the Center for Reproductive Medicine’s very own Dr. Colleen Casey, Dr. Bruce Campbell, Dr. Lisa Erickson, Dr. Paul Kuneck, and Dr. Mark Damario have all been selected as Minnesota Monthly’s 2015 Best Doctors for Women. To be selected as one of Minnesota Monthly’s 2015 Best D… Continue Reading
Fertility Testing: What You Need To Know
It’s estimated that more than five million people in the United States will experience infertility problems while trying to become pregnant. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after having intercourse without contraception for 12 months. Many factors can affect your ability to conceive a ba… Continue Reading
