Couples counseling for infertility addresses many of the emotional struggles that accompany the diagnosis. In part 1 of this series of posts about relationships, four professional therapists share some advice on maintaining a healthy relationship while battling infertility.
Testosterone replacement therapy might be helpful for men who truly need it, but men who wish to become fathers should carefully consider the risks and perhaps consider alternative treatment methods. Dr. Murray explains.
Standard IVF, natural IVF and mini IVF share the same ultimate goal, but how are they different? Dr. Rink Murray explains.
When it comes to the Zika virus and pregnancy, especially with IVF, let’s be vigilant, not panicked. Here’s what you need to consider before changing your fertility treatment or pregnancy plans.
TRM’s Dr. Jessica Scotchie dusted off her dancing shoes and polished some killer moves in support of kidney disease in Chattanooga.
Minimal-stimulation, known as mini-IVF, can reduce costs, clinic visits, drug reactions and multiple births. For some people, it may increase pregnancy rates and in others it can reduce pregnancy success. It is not for everyone. Dr. Murray says who might benefit from mini IVF.
“After 11 years in the field of infertility, and having cared for thousands of infertility patients, having listened to their stories, celebrated their pregnancies and cried with them during their losses, I feel just as dedicated and passionate about caring for infertile patients as I did when I chose the field.”
Technological advances have upped the game by giving parents the option of selecting the sex of their child before pregnancy. It’s called sex selection (sometimes referred to as gender selection) and is possible by evaluating the genetic makeup of embryos formed in the lab to be implanted in the woman’s womb.
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.
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.
