Why Folic Acid for Pregnancy Is Fundamental
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant, then it’s time to be preparing your body for pregnancy. Folic acid supplements are one of the most important supplements to prevent major birth defects.
Infertility & Health
So You Want to Be an Egg Donor?
Egg donation is an incredibly altruistic opportunity to enhance the lives of others struggling with the pain of infertility. Deciding to donate is a complicated decision that should be carefully considered rather than accepted as an easy way to make money.
Why Success Rate Numbers Don’t Add Up to Real Success
Tennessee Reproductive Medicine has been fortunate this year to receive a lot attention for having some of the highest IVF success rates in the country. While the attention these numbers bring is nice to experience, we don’t — and never have — measure our success rates just in “numbers.”
Updated Guidelines on Fish Consumption for Pre-Pregnant, Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Fish is part of a healthy diet for any individual, at any age. While many women know that, as well as warnings regarding mercury in different types of fish, they might not know that federal guidelines on seafood consumption have been updated.
BRCA & Fertility: Implications of Angelina’s Choice
Dr. Murray discusses Angelina Jolie making a brave choice to share her experiences with BRCA testing. For women with similar results, what fertility issues should be considered?
Fertility Medicine & Downton Abbey
Dr. Murray investigates the tragedies and miracles of fertility medicine as portrayed on the popular television series “Downton Abbey.”
Weight Loss Quiz
Take TRM’s weight loss quiz to see how healthy your eating habits are and learn best practices for maintaining a healthy weight.
Weighing in on hCG as a Weight Loss Tool
Dr. Murray discusses whether the theory that hCG, a hormone secreted by pregnancy, is an effective diet and weight loss tool.
The Terrible Gift
During the Holidays, Dr. Murray explains how infertility may or may not be what is intended for you for the rest of your life, but it is a gift for now.
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood!
Progesterone is important to maintain a pregnancy, but Dr. Murray explains why too much emphasis is placed on progesterone today and when and why to measure levels.