Semen analysis (SA) vs. sperm DNA fragmentation If you are new to fertility treatments, you, or your partner, most likely did a semen analysis. This test looks at total count, morphology (shape) and motility (movement) of the sperm. These factors are used to then make a treatment recommendation, typically for IUI or IVF. A semen…
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Keeping the Lungs Clear
Understanding COVID-19’s progression More and more information is coming out about how COVID-19 infects and how it acts in the body. Depending on exposure, the virus seems to reside in the throat before it spreads more deeply into the lungs, where it can cause serious symptoms of bronchial blockage. Preventive measures like sheltering in place…
Remember, IVF is Just One Treatment Strategy
IVF works well for many but not all IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a medical need for some, a fast and effective solution to pregnancy for many, and an inappropriately proposed course of treatment for an unfortunate group of fertility patients. We need to remember that IVF is just one of many treatment strategies. There are…
Should Chinese Medicine Come with a Health Warning?
I was encouraged when the World Health Organization (WHO) announced last year that it would include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the upcoming edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a hugely influential compendium used by health practitioners around the globe. I believe doing so will help build awareness of a broader…
How to Prevent Polyps and Keep Fertility Treatment on Track
Ugh, How Do I Suddenly Have a Polyp?! We work with patients who go through a LOT to get to the point in their fertility journey known as the embryo transfer phase. Getting through the many phases of in vitro fertilization (IVF) — ovarian hyper stimulation, extraction, fertilization and pre-genetic screening of embryos — is a…
Healthy Eating Isn’t Just about the Food
You are what you eat and how you eat! Facilitating a healthy balance is key I often get women coming in and asking, “Can I eat this? Can I eat that?”. Before I answer with a yes, no, or that depends, I always address how they are eating. Are they eating mindlessly at a work…