Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 22, 2026
IUI Success Rates by Age: Pregnancy Chances Explained
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) success rates decrease significantly after age 35, with a 20% success rate under 35 dropping to 2-5% after 40. Factors like sper
January 22, 2026
Low Tech Fertility Treatments for Affordable Conception
Under 35, try conceiving for a year before seeing a fertility specialist. Low-cost options like Clomid and IUI, used by 1,000 patients at Shady Grove Fertility
January 22, 2026
Immunizations for Fertility Treatments: Safe Vaccination Timing
Fertility centers emphasize the importance of pre-treatment immunizations, including MMR (1 month before) and Varicella (2 months before) vaccines, while HPV va
January 22, 2026
8 Things to Consider Before Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, allows women to preserve fertility by freezing eggs at a younger age. Introduced in 1986, the process involves hormone
January 22, 2026
Transform Lives with a Career as a Patient Service Representative
Patient Service Representatives at Shady Grove Fertility enhance patient experiences through scheduling, emotional support, and personalized care. Their role as
January 22, 2026
Dr. Wendy Schillings Joins RADfertility
RADfertility announces Dr. Wendy Schillings, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with 25+ years of experience, has joined their team. Patients benefi
January 22, 2026
Egg Freezing Cycle Explained in 5 Simple Steps (2022)
Egg freezing involves a 5-step process from birth control to egg retrieval. Patients typically complete two cycles, with 15-30 mature eggs recommended for optim
January 22, 2026
Fertility Treatment Options at Bourn Hall: Free Advice & NHS Services
Bourn Hall provides free fertility consultations, NHS-funded diagnosis and treatment for eligible couples, and advanced fertility treatments like IVF and IUI. P
January 22, 2026
Human Growth Hormone and IVF: Does It Improve Egg Quality?
A 2020 meta-analysis in Fertility and Sterility found no evidence that human growth hormone improves IVF success rates for women with diminished ovarian reserve
January 22, 2026
Male Infertility Causes and Treatments Explained
Male infertility contributes to one-third of infertility cases, affecting 12-15% of U.S. couples. Key factors include low sperm count (under 15 million/mL), var
January 22, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Egg Donors Celebrate 85K Babies Milestone
Shady Grove Fertility’s egg donor program has helped welcome 85,000 babies since 1991. A patient’s journey from 5-year infertility to joyful parenth
January 22, 2026
Potential Signs of Infertility: 6 Key Indications to Watch For
One in eight couples faces fertility challenges. Key signs include age-related decline (ovulation issues after 35), irregular or absent periods, endometriosis,