Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 17, 2026
Understanding IVF Pregnancy Bleeding Risks and Outcomes
Subchorionic hematomas (SCHs) occur more frequently in IVF pregnancies than naturally conceived ones, though most resolve without complications. While early ble
January 17, 2026
Egg Donation Medications Explained: Stimulation, Risks, and Support
Egg donors at SGF undergo a stimulation cycle using self-administered fertility injections to retrieve multiple follicles. Injection training is provided during
January 17, 2026
Elective Single Embryo Transfer (ESET): Safest Pregnancy Option
Elective Single Embryo Transfer (ESET) achieves a 74% pregnancy rate for women under 38, matching 77% twin transfer success while eliminating twin pregnancy ris
January 17, 2026
Gestational Carrier: Medical Reasons, Process & Legal Tips
A gestational carrier carries a child using the intended parents’ genetics, required when medical conditions like fibroids or endometriosis prevent pregna
January 17, 2026
Hull Fertility Clinic’s March 2020 COVID-19 Measures
Hull & East Riding Fertility Clinic adjusted operations in March 2020 to mitigate virus spread, including suspending drop-in services and implementing tele
January 17, 2026
Egg Freezing at 31: Dr. Shruti Malik’s Fertility Choice Explained
Dr. Shruti Malik, a reproductive endocrinologist, froze her eggs at 31 after ovarian reserve testing revealed her fertility potential. Women are born with 1–2 m
January 17, 2026
IVF and Birth Defects: Separating Fact from Fear
A 2023 study found IVF may increase birth defect risk by 30%, but infertility itself accounts for 20% of risks regardless of treatment. Research in the New Engl
January 17, 2026
Overcoming Low Sperm Count: Our IVF Journey to Conceive a Second Child
After three failed IVF attempts, a couple with asthenooligozoospermia (low sperm count and motility) successfully conceived their first child at age 35 and now
January 17, 2026
Egg Freezing Trends Among Gen Z & Millennials Explode in 2024
Gen Z and millennials are increasingly freezing eggs due to advanced reproductive tech, birth control access, and delayed family planning. HRC Fertility reports
January 17, 2026
Male Infertility Crisis: Silent Struggles and Solutions for Modern Men
Sperm counts in Western men have dropped by over 50% since 1973, with one in five young men facing low fertility. Experts like Professor Richard Sharpe highligh
January 17, 2026
Top Preconception Tips for Fertility Patients
Experts at Shady Grove Fertility recommend prenatal vitamins, limiting caffeine, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight to improve fertility outcome
January 17, 2026
Meet Dr. Michael Edelstein – Shady Grove Fertility’s IVF Specialist
Dr. Michael Edelstein, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, joins Shady Grove Fertility’s Richmond team, offering state-of-the-art infertility treatm