What is Tubal Patency Testing? Tubal patency testing is a procedure that checks whether a woman’s fallopian tubes are open (patent) or blocked. It can also detect if the tubes are abnormally shaped or swollen (a condition called hydrosalpinx). Healthy, open fallopian...
Did you know that there are actually only a few days in the menstrual cycle when it’s possible to get pregnant? This is called the “fertile window”. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about when you are most fertile, and proven ways to calculate...
When you’re struggling with fertility, one of the first places to look is your hormones. Certain vital reproductive hormones are in charge of regulating the menstrual cycle (and ovulation) preparing the body for pregnancy.The most important hormones to be aware of...
Uterine fibroids, also known as myomas or leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths on the muscular tissue of the womb. Fibroids are quite common: up to 70% of reproductive-aged women will have them at some point. If you’re trying to start a family, it can be a little...
Starting a conversation about fertility treatment with your partner can feel daunting—especially when you’re both navigating uncertainty, hope, and possibly heartbreak. Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for a while or are just beginning to explore your options,...
You’ve probably heard that the average, or “normal”, menstrual cycle lasts 28 days. But we are all different and so are our periods. In reality, a normal cycle can be anything between 21 to 35 days. But how do you know if your period is irregular? What are the...
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s more important than ever to look after your health by staying active and eating well. Working out brings a wealth of amazing benefits for physical and mental well-being, and research shows that exercise matters for female...
When you’re ready to have a kid, you may have questions you don’t want to ask out loud. That’s where fertility specialists can help. No awkwardness. Just answers. What Is Male Fertility? Male fertility simply means your ability to get a partner pregnant. But it takes...
For many hopeful parents, the road to building a family doesn’t always look how they imagined. The good news is that advances in fertility care have created more pathways to parenthood through what’s known as third-party reproduction, which includes donor eggs, donor...
If you’re exploring fertility treatment or thinking about preserving your fertility, you’ve probably come across the terms embryo freezing or cryopreservation. The concept can sound complicated at first, but the process is well established and widely used. Here’s an...
Fertility preservation is not just for eggs. Sperm can be frozen too. For many people, sperm freezing offers something incredibly valuable: options for the future. Whether someone is facing a medical treatment, starting gender-affirming care or simply planning ahead,...
Egg freezing has become a much more common conversation in recent years. Maybe you have heard friends talk about it. Maybe your doctor mentioned it. Or maybe you are simply wondering what your options are for the future. The idea behind egg freezing is simple: It...
Sleep can feel mysterious. Some nights you drift off easily. Other nights, your mind is busy, you toss and turn, and morning arrives way too soon. But here’s something many people don’t realize: Sleep plays a real, meaningful role in your fertility. Let’s break it...
When you’re trying to conceive, it’s normal to start thinking more about what’s on your plate. You might hear a lot of different advice about “fertility diets,” supplements or foods you should avoid. The truth? There’s no single perfect way to eat for fertility. But...
If you’ve heard the words “genetic testing” during a fertility appointment and felt a little overwhelmed due to uncertainty, the complexity of the concepts or the potential impact on your family, you’re not alone. There are a lot of terms. A lot of acronyms. And a lot...
Trying to get pregnant can feel overwhelming. Month after month of waiting. Tracking. Hoping. Wondering what you’re missing. If you’ve started asking yourself, “Is this normal?” just know you’re not alone. Let’s walk through the signs of infertility in a clear, simple...
