Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
Endometriosis & Fertility: Causes, Treatments & Natural Conception Chances
Endometriosis affects 2–10% of women and contributes to infertility in up to 50% of cases. Women with this condition often experience severe pain and reduced qu
January 23, 2026
Egg Freezing Decisions: Why Doctors Choose to Freeze Their Eggs Now
Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Shruti Malik shares her personal decision to freeze eggs, highlighting the medical and personal factors driving its popularity.
January 23, 2026
Egg Donor Story: Shannon’s Journey and Impact at SGF
Shannon shared her egg donation experience at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), highlighting her motivation and fulfillment in helping families. SGF’s program, with
January 23, 2026
Baby Gavin’s IVF Journey and RSC’s Success Story
NBC 11 Bay Area highlights Baby Gavin’s birth through RSC’s IVF program, showcasing Dr. Mary Hinckley’s expertise and the program’s high success rates, as detai
January 23, 2026
RSC Physician Wins Research Award for IVF Breakthrough
Dr. Evan Rosenbluth of Reproductive Science Center received an ASRM In-Training Award for developing non-invasive microRNA testing to detect chromosomal abnorma
January 23, 2026
Retrograde Ejaculation and Male Infertility: Causes & Treatments Revealed
Retrograde ejaculation causes semen to flow into the bladder instead of exiting the penis, leading to infertility. Treatments include medication adjustments and
January 23, 2026
Fertility Glossary: Key Terms Explained for Clarity
Cryopreservation and vitrification are two primary methods for freezing reproductive cells, while ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a technique used to
January 23, 2026
Meet Dr. Shayne Plosker of Shady Grove Fertility
Shady Grove Fertility’s Dr. Shayne Plosker specializes in IVF and reproductive technologies. A University of California, San Francisco-trained fertility expert,
January 23, 2026
PCOS: Answers to Top 5 Questions About Diagnosis & Treatment
PCOS affects 5-10% of reproductive-age women, with varying diagnostic criteria leading to confusion. Insulin resistance is common, increasing diabetes risk. Met
January 23, 2026
Hudson’s Birth: Fertility Treatments Success Story in Hawaii
Hannah and Jeremy’s second son Hudson was born via IUI after a challenging journey involving military relocations, a failed pregnancy, and specialized car
January 23, 2026
Thyroid Levels Affect Fertility: Key Insights for Women 30s-40s
Thyroid dysfunction can disrupt ovulation and pregnancy outcomes, especially in women in their 30s and 40s. Studies show nearly 50% of women face thyroid issues
January 23, 2026
Hunger Neurons and Fertility: How Nutrition Affects Reproductive Health
A 2017 University of Washington study reveals how ‘hunger neurons’ in the hypothalamus suppress GnRH secretion during malnutrition, leading to anovu