Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 18, 2026
Day 3 Testing for Fertility: Hormone & Ultrasound Insights
Day 3 testing measures key reproductive hormones (E2, FSH, LH, AMH) and antral follicle count to assess ovarian reserve and ovulatory function. Results are typi
January 18, 2026
Premature Ovarian Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects women under 40, causing sudden infertility and hormonal imbalances. Approximately 5%-10% of POI patients experienc
January 18, 2026
IVF Success with Dr. Bedient in Las Vegas
Dr. Carrie Bedient, a reproductive endocrinologist at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, achieved her first successful IVF pregnancy using donor egg and surroga
January 18, 2026
Tubal Ligation Reversal: Pregnancy Options Explained
IVF bypasses fallopian tubes to enable pregnancy after tubal ligation, with success rates higher for women under 37. Tubal reversal surgery reconnects cut tubes
January 18, 2026
Changing Infertility Treatment: Navigating Next Steps
Changing infertility treatment involves emotional challenges and practical steps like counseling and evaluating options. Patients should allow time for grief an
January 18, 2026
Top Fertility Treatment Advice for New Patients
Over 14,000 Shady Grove Fertility Facebook members share advice for new patients, emphasizing persistence and support systems. Key tips include choosing a trust
January 18, 2026
Award-Winning Infertility Specialists in Cincinnati | IRH
Reproductive Endocrinologists at the Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) have been named to the 2020 America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America lists
January 18, 2026
Progesterone in FET: ASRM 2017 Study Findings
A 2017 ASRM study by Shady Grove Fertility found that vaginal progesterone alone during frozen embryo transfers (FET) resulted in a 33% lower ongoing pregnancy
January 18, 2026
Unexplained Infertility: Diagnosis & Treatment Explained
1 in 10 infertile couples face unexplained infertility after standard tests reveal no issues. Diagnosed when fertility evaluations for both partners show normal
January 18, 2026
Egg Quality Matters: How to Optimize for Egg Freezing Success
Egg quality determines fertility success when freezing. High-quality eggs have correct chromosomes and energy reserves, while low-quality eggs may lead to faile
January 18, 2026
Texas Embryo Donation Bill HB 785 Explained by Austin Fertility Specialist
Texas House Bill 785, supported by Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, aims to clarify embryo donation laws, enabling surplus IVF embryos to be transferred to infertile coup
January 18, 2026
Stress and Intimacy When Trying to Conceive (TTC)
A survey by Shady Grove Fertility reveals 43% of couples found sex less enjoyable while TTC due to stress, while 13% reported increased joy. To optimize fertili