Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 21, 2026
Identify Eggs at Egg Collection: Expert Tips by James Cooper
Senior embryologist James Cooper explains how time-lapse imaging and expert analysis improve egg identification during collection, a critical step in IVF succes
January 21, 2026
Surrogacy FAQs: Key Answers for Prospective Surrogates
Becoming a gestational surrogate requires prior healthy pregnancies and no genetic link to the child. Surrogates can qualify with up to three C-sections and rec
January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026
Shady Grove Welcomes Dr. Sunita Kulshrestha to Waldorf, MD
Shady Grove Fertility in Waldorf, MD, introduces Dr. Sunita Kulshrestha, an infertility specialist with over 17 years of experience in treating infertility thro
January 21, 2026
Fertility Treatment During Snowstorms: Shady Grove Fertility’s Unbroken Commitment
Shady Grove Fertility ensures uninterrupted fertility treatments during snowstorms by keeping critical labs open and rescheduling non-urgent appointments. Their
January 21, 2026
MTHFR Gene Mutation and Pregnancy Risks: What You Need to Know
MTHFR gene mutations can elevate homocysteine levels, impair folic acid absorption, and increase pregnancy complications like miscarriage and neural tube defect
January 21, 2026
Meet Dr. Kimberly Moon: Expert in Reproductive Endocrinology
Dr. Kimberly Moon, a new Reproductive Endocrinology specialist at Shady Grove Fertility, brings a unique career path from economics to infertility medicine. A f
January 21, 2026
Clomid for Infertility: How It Works & Success Rates
Clomid (clomiphene citrate) induces ovulation by boosting follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prompting the growth of 2-3 egg follicles. Success rates vary base
January 21, 2026
Male Infertility: How Health Conditions Impact Conception
Diabetes and hypertension in men can lead to retrograde ejaculation, which affects fertility. Chris, a 30s-year-old patient with Stage 3 kidney disease, success
January 21, 2026
Acupuncture for Fertility: Boost Your Chances with TCM
A 2002 study by Paulus et al. found that acupuncture boosted pregnancy rates during IVF by 60%. It reduces stress, enhances blood flow to reproductive organs, a
January 21, 2026
IVF Treatments: Where to Start and What to Expect
IVF involves egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer. Couples should start with less invasive treatments like hormones or IUI. Infertility causes foll
January 21, 2026
IVF with ICSI Success Stories: Callum’s Three Sons Journey
Callum and Suzannah became fathers of three boys after overcoming infertility with IVF and ICSI due to low sperm motility. Over 3.5 million UK individuals face