Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
Sperm Health: How to Improve Count & Quality
Male infertility contributes to one-third of conception challenges, with sperm health hinging on count, motility, and morphology. Studies show lifestyle adjustm
January 23, 2026
Sex Frequency & TTC: How Often to Have Intercourse When Trying to Conceive
Couples trying to conceive (TTC) should aim for intercourse every 24-48 hours during the fertile window, which spans 6 days before ovulation. A 2022 Shady Grove
January 23, 2026
How Long to Wait Between Failed IVF Cycles?
After an unsuccessful IVF cycle, fertility specialists recommend waiting 4–6 weeks before restarting treatment. This break allows inflammation to subside, reduc
January 23, 2026
Frozen Embryo Decisions: Navigating Your Options After IVF
Frozen embryos can be stored for up to 55 years (extended from 10 years in 2022), but deciding their fate involves complex emotional and logistical consideratio
January 23, 2026
Empowering IVF Options for Women in Their 40s to Achieve Motherhood
Women in their 40s now outnumber teen moms, thanks to advanced IVF options. Shady Grove Fertility offers four pathways including IVF with own eggs, donor eggs,
January 23, 2026
Evidence-Based Fertility Treatments: Improve IVF Success Rates
Genetic testing like PGS/PGD and elective single embryo transfer (eSET) significantly improve IVF success rates, with 52% of patients under 35 using eSET to red
January 23, 2026
Embryo Implantation Failure: Causes & Solutions for IVF Success
Embryo implantation failure in IVF is caused by genetic defects, uterine abnormalities, immune responses, hormonal issues, and lifestyle factors. Solutions incl
January 23, 2026
Trying to Conceive (TTC): Essential Tips for Couples & Fertility Success
Trying to conceive (TTC) is defined as having unprotected intercourse. Statistically, 50% of fertile couples conceive within 6 months, with chances dropping to
January 23, 2026
Infertility & Grief: Transform Pain into Personal Growth
Struggling with infertility can alter your self-perception and relationships, leading to existential crises. By embracing change and finding meaning, individual
January 23, 2026
Choosing a Known Egg Donor: Benefits and Considerations
Using a known egg donor, such as a relative, offers genetic connection, greater control, and faster access to the process compared to anonymous donors. Recipien
January 23, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Opens New Center in Reading, PA
Shady Grove Fertility has opened a new fertility center in Reading, PA, led by Dr. Abraham Munabi, offering IVF, IUI, and diagnostic testing. Women under 35 sho
January 23, 2026
World-First PGD Success Prevents Rare Genetic Disorder in Baby
A groundbreaking pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) procedure has successfully prevented the transmission of mucolipidosis, a rare inherited disorder, in