Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 18, 2026
Understanding Ovulation: Timing & Fertility Window Explained
Ovulation occurs 14 days before your next period, with a 6-day fertile window. Dr. Edelstein explains tracking via LH surges and temperature, and the 15% monthl
January 18, 2026
Why Women Should Meditate During Pregnancy: 3 Benefits
Meditation during pregnancy reduces stress, curbs unhealthy cravings, and improves sleep. Studies show chronic stress can negatively affect the baby’s dev
January 18, 2026
Unexplained Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Unexplained infertility affects 15% of couples undergoing fertility testing. It occurs when standard tests fail to identify a cause, yet treatment options like
January 18, 2026
HSG: What to Expect and Why It’s Less Painful Than You Think
The hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a quick diagnostic test to check fallopian tube patency, uterine shape, and cavity abnormalities. Performed with fluoroscopy in
January 18, 2026
Egg Freezing: How Women Can Buy Time for Motherhood
Egg freezing lets women like Kristie Manning preserve fertility, with clinics reporting a 277% rise in procedures since 2011 due to improved technology. The met
January 18, 2026
Weight and Fertility: How BMI Impacts Conception
Women with a BMI outside 18.5-24.9 face reduced fertility and higher miscarriage rates. Even a 5-10% weight loss can significantly improve conception chances. O
January 18, 2026
Patching Parties for Amblyopia: Newcastle Eye Centre Hosts Elio Screening
Newcastle Eye Centre hosted a patching party with a Disney Pixar’s Elio screening, engaging six children with amblyopia and their families. The event norm
January 18, 2026
LGBTQ+ Fertility Options: Building Families with Pride & Technology
A 2019 study revealed 63% of LGBTQ+ millennials are considering building families, with 48% actively planning. Fertility Centers of New England offers tailored
January 18, 2026
Egg Donation Compensation: What You Need to Know
Egg donors are compensated for time, effort, and medical procedures, not for selling eggs. A 2011 ASRM lawsuit highlighted ethical concerns around compensation
January 18, 2026
Fertility Treatments for Veterans: HR 5325 & IVF Grants for Military Families
Congress passed HR 5325 in 2016 to provide fertility treatments for veterans with injuries affecting fertility, including IVF grants and adoption reimbursement.
January 18, 2026
Top Fertility Supplements to Boost Pregnancy Chances
Folic acid, vitamin E, fish oil, and CoQ10 are key supplements that can improve egg and sperm quality, reduce pregnancy risks, and enhance fertility outcomes fo
January 18, 2026
Does Sperm Quality Decline as Men Age? New Studies Suggest Yes
Recent studies, including a University of Otago review of 90 global studies, show consistent age-related declines in sperm quantity, health, and performance aft