Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
IVF Success Story: Georgios, the Answer to Our Prayers
After 10 years of trying and battling endometriosis, a couple achieved a healthy pregnancy through IVF with Dr. Brown. Their journey highlights the emotional re
January 23, 2026
AMH: Accurate Fertility Predictor for Women
AMH testing is the most accurate predictor of a woman’s ovarian reserve, surpassing FSH levels in identifying diminished egg supplies. A simple blood test, AMH
January 23, 2026
Egg Freezing Success: Optimal Egg Count by Age Revealed
Women under 35 need 20 frozen eggs for an 85% chance of pregnancy, while 30-37-year-olds require 20 eggs (80% chance). Shady Grove Fertility data shows 30 eggs
January 23, 2026
Meet Dr. Kimberly Moon: Fertility Expert in DC
Dr. Kimberly Moon, a reproductive endocrinology specialist at Shady Grove Fertility, transitioned from an economics and fashion career to medicine. Her NIH fell
January 23, 2026
Manganese in Drinking Water and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Elevated manganese in drinking water may impact infant and child development, but its effects on pregnancy remain unclear. The EPA sets a standard of 0.3mg/L, w
January 23, 2026
Ovarian Cysts & Fertility: Causes, Risks, and Treatments Explained
Ovarian cysts, common during ovulation, typically resolve without issue but can impair fertility if caused by conditions like endometriosis or PCOS. Surgical re
January 23, 2026
Infertility Journey: A Mother’s Letter of Hope
A mother shares her emotional journey through infertility, highlighting the challenges faced and the enduring hope that led to her child’s birth. The lett
January 23, 2026
New Ovarian Reserve Testing Methods Revealed
Combining antral follicle count (AFC), day 3 FSH levels, and patient age provides a more accurate ovarian reserve assessment than day 3 FSH alone. Younger women
January 23, 2026
Mother’s Day Survival Tips for Infertility: Self-Care Strategies to Cope
Springtime can magnify grief for women with infertility. This guide offers actionable steps for physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care, including yoga for
January 23, 2026
How Long After Implantation Does hCG Rise? Timeline & FAQs
hCG levels typically rise 3-4 days after implantation and double every 48-72 hours in healthy pregnancies. Blood tests can detect hCG 3-4 days post-implantation
January 23, 2026
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Causes & Next Steps Explained
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses, though evaluation after two losses is recommended. Key causes include c
January 23, 2026
EmbryoScope: How Time-Lapse Imaging Boosts IVF Success
The EmbryoScope uses time-lapse imaging to monitor embryos every 5 minutes, reducing environmental stress and improving IVF success rates by selecting the most