Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 22, 2026
Navigating the Miscarriage Dilemma: Grief, Healing, and Support
Miscarriage creates complex emotional dilemmas, including conflicting grief for a lost pregnancy and a future child. The article highlights how women often grie
January 22, 2026
The Perfect Infertility Patient: 7 Keys to Success
Infertility patients can enhance treatment outcomes by viewing it as a shared journey, maintaining open communication with doctors, and seeking emotional suppor
January 22, 2026
Are Egg Freezing Babies Healthy? Expert Insights
Babies born from frozen eggs are healthy, according to Shady Grove Fertility’s Dr. Kate Devine, who cites reassuring data despite the technology’s relative newn
January 22, 2026
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Safety: Risks vs. Benefits Explained
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used in pregnancy show a small increased risk of congenital malformations in the first trimester, while benzodia
January 22, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Affordable Treatment Programs
A national survey found 95% of people cite cost as the biggest barrier to infertility treatment. SGF’s Shared Risk 100% Refund Program offers up to six IVF cycl
January 22, 2026
Understanding Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Causes & Treatments
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects 1-3% of couples and is linked to genetic, hormonal, and structural factors. Women over 43 face over 50% miscarriage risk
January 22, 2026
Fertility Support Groups: Managing Stress & Emotions During IVF
Fertility support groups help couples manage stress, validate emotions, and dispel myths during treatments like IVF. Patients gain access to peer networks, rela
January 22, 2026
IVF Cost Guide: 2024 Prices, Insurance & Savings Tips
IVF treatment in the U.S. costs between $12,000 and $15,000 per cycle, with 60% of patients requiring multiple cycles. A 2023 study found 45% of Americans canno
January 22, 2026
Endometriosis and Fertility: Overcoming Challenges to Conceive
Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women, causing pelvic pain and infertility risks. Stage III/IV endometriosis significantly lowers fertility chances, but 1 in 3 wom
January 22, 2026
Thyroid Disorders and Infertility: How Hormones Affect Fertility
Thyroid hormone imbalances, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, disrupt ovulation and increase miscarriage risk, directly impacting fertility. Dr. Jes
January 22, 2026
Greece’s 6th Baby Born via Maternal Spindle Transfer Method
A 39-year-old Greek woman gave birth to Greece’s 6th baby using the maternal spindle transfer method, following multiple failed IVFs. Developed by Institu
January 22, 2026
Dr. Matthew Connell Joins Shady Grove Fertility in PA
Shady Grove Fertility has added Dr. Matthew Connell to its Mechanicsburg and Lancaster teams, specializing in infertility, IVF, and LGBTQ family building. A NIH