Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 23, 2026
Your First Fertility Appointment: What to Expect and Key Tests
Your first fertility appointment includes a review of medical history, blood tests like AMH to assess ovarian reserve, and diagnostic exams such as HSG to evalu
January 23, 2026
How Weight Impacts Fertility: Key Insights for Men and Women
Weight significantly affects fertility in both men and women, with underweight (BMI
January 23, 2026
Website Suspended? Here’s How to Resolve It Fast
Your website is suspended due to policy violations. Contact support immediately to resolve issues like DMCA takedown notices, spam, or malware. Reinstatement re
January 23, 2026
Egg Quality and Quantity: Key Fertility Factors Explained
Age is the primary factor affecting both egg quality and ovarian reserve. Tests like FSH, AMH, and antral follicle counts help assess egg quantity. Women can co
January 23, 2026
Women Don’t Regret Embryo Testing Before IVF, Study Reveals
A Northwestern University study confirms women aged 35+ don’t regret pre-IVF embryo genetic testing (PGT-A). The research validates doctors’ recommendatio
January 22, 2026
Shannon’s Egg Donor Journey: Helping Families at SGF
Shannon shares her experience as an egg donor with Shady Grove Fertility, contributing to over 5,000 donor-egg babies since 1991. She emphasizes the impact of e
January 22, 2026
Shared Donor Egg Program: Affordable IVF Solutions with 100% Refund
Tina and Jimmy Stone used Shady Grove Fertility’s Shared Donor Egg and Shared Risk 100% Refund Programs to overcome infertility. After adopting their daug
January 22, 2026
Alcohol and Infertility: How Drinking Impacts Fertility in Men & Women
Exceeding 10 weekly alcoholic drinks triples infertility risk, with alcohol directly lowering female fertility and male sperm quality. The CDC recommends abstai
January 22, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Opens New DC Location at Sibley Hospital
Shady Grove Fertility opens its 14th full-service office at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC, featuring free parking, three reproductive endocrinologists, and
January 22, 2026
Fertility Care for Black Women: Overcoming Disparities & Accessing Support
Black women face higher infertility rates, lower IVF success rates, and systemic barriers to care despite producing comparable embryos. SGF’s research highlight
January 22, 2026
Egg Donor Requirements: Qualifications & Process at SGF
Egg donors must be aged 21-32 with a BMI of 16-28, non-smokers, and college-educated. Over 5,000 Shady Grove Fertility patients have used donor eggs to achieve
January 22, 2026
Stress & Fertility: How Mental Health Impacts Conception
Chronic stress and anxiety disrupt hormonal balance, causing irregular menstrual cycles and reduced sperm count, while also lowering the success rates of IVF tr