Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
Fact Check: Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Cause Infertility?
The claim linking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to infertility is unfounded, with experts confirming no data supports this theory. The FDA explicitly allows pregn
January 23, 2026
Maryland Insurance Mandate Now Covers Donor Sperm for Heterosexual Couples
Maryland’s 2016 Fertility Parity Bill expanded insurance coverage for donor sperm to heterosexual couples, addressing previous inequalities. Advocacy by D
January 23, 2026
SGF Egg Donor Program: 4 New Changes
Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) has introduced four key updates to its egg donor program, including higher referral bonuses, expanded BMI eligibility (now up to 30)
January 23, 2026
Personalized Fertility Treatment Plan: What You Need to Know
Fertility specialists evaluate female age, medical history, and tests like hysterosalpingogram (HSG) to assess Fallopian tube patency. For men, semen analysis a
January 23, 2026
Egg Donor Preparation: 8 Steps to Start Your Journey
Becoming an egg donor requires medical screenings, a 3-month time commitment, and compensation for expenses. Donors receive free genetic testing, travel reimbur
January 23, 2026
Male Fertility: 7 Ways to Boost Sperm Quality Naturally
Excessive caffeine (over 300mg/day) reduces male fertility by 27%, while alcohol and smoking harm sperm quality and testosterone levels. Toxic exposures like le
January 23, 2026
Dr. Beth Plante Recognized as Top Reproductive Endocrinologist in New England
Dr. Beth Plante of Fertility Centers of New England (FCNE) has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Reproductive Endocrinology, recognizing her as among t
January 23, 2026
Waldorf Fertility Services: New Location & Expert Care in MD
Shady Grove Fertility’s Waldorf office at 3010 Crain Highway offers full fertility services with Dr. Kipersztok and Dr. McKeeby. Patients can access appoi
January 23, 2026
Weight & Fertility: How BMI Impacts Pregnancy Chances
A BMI of 30+ can disrupt ovulation and increase infertility risks, while obesity complicates IVF treatments like egg retrieval. Plant-based diets and 30-minute
January 23, 2026
Recurrent Miscarriage: Causes, Treatments & Hope for Future Pregnancies
Recurrent miscarriage affects up to 3% of couples, with causes ranging from chromosomal abnormalities to blood clotting disorders. Early evaluation after two pr
January 23, 2026
Clomiphene for Infertility: How It Works and Success Rates
Clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene) is an oral medication used to induce ovulation in women with irregular or absent periods. It is often combined with intrauterine
January 23, 2026
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing: Causes & Solutions Revealed
Sperm DNA fragmentation testing identifies male infertility issues by measuring DNA damage in sperm cells. Causes include oxidative stress, environmental toxins