Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
Coping with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Expert Advice
Recurrent pregnancy loss affects less than 5% of women, with 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage. Emotional support groups, genetic testing, and lifestyle
January 23, 2026
How to Support Friends with Infertility: 12 Tips
Dr. Perloe outlines 12 essential tips to support loved ones facing infertility, including avoiding insensitive jokes, practicing active listening, and respectin
January 23, 2026
Egg Freezing and Dating Advice: What Women Should Know
60% of women discuss egg freezing during dates, with many reporting supportive reactions. Experts advise sharing the decision when ready and viewing it as a rel
January 23, 2026
Covid-19 Vaccines & Menstrual Cycle Changes: Key Findings
A study of 20,000 patients found that the Covid-19 vaccine may cause a temporary one-day delay in menstrual cycles, with no long-term effects. Vaccination does
January 23, 2026
3 Foods To Avoid When Trying To Conceive
Cutting back on caffeine, avoiding alcohol, and limiting high-mercury fish can improve fertility. Experts recommend under 300mg caffeine daily, avoiding alcohol
January 23, 2026
Ovarian Reserve: Key to Assessing Fertility Potential
Ovarian reserve, a measure of egg quantity and quality, declines with age, particularly after 35, and is influenced by factors like endometriosis, smoking, and
January 23, 2026
Should PCOS Be Renamed? Patient Charity Verity Calls for Change
Verity, a patient charity, advocates for renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to address its misleading name. The term inaccurately implies ovarian cysts, while P
January 23, 2026
Egg Donation Pain? What to Expect During the Process
Egg donation involves mild discomfort but not clinical pain, with 10-12 days of hormone injections causing temporary symptoms like bloating and breast tendernes
January 23, 2026
Breaking the Infertility Stigma: The Truth About Trying
Infertility affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S., yet societal stigma forces many to suffer in silence. REDBOOK and RESOLVE’s “Truth About Trying” campaign highligh
January 23, 2026
Donated Sperm Success Story: Overcoming 10-Year Fertility Journey
Ria and Lee from Suffolk achieved parenthood after a decade-long struggle with male infertility, using donated sperm and NHS-funded IVF to welcome their son Jac
January 23, 2026
Miraculous Gestational Surrogacy Escape from Ukraine
A U.S. couple evacuated from Kyiv to safety with their newborn via surrogacy during Russia’s invasion, relying on local heroes to flee bombings. Their Ukr
January 23, 2026
Castro IVF Clinic & LGBTQ+ Fertility Services | Castro Street Fair Area
The Castro Street Fair area clinic offers IVF and LGBTQ+ family-building services like surrogacy, third-party parenting, and fertility education. Contact 1.866.