Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 21, 2026
Fertility Preservation: Egg Freezing & Embryo Options Explained
Fertility FM Episode 2 explores egg and embryo freezing for preserving reproductive options, highlighting Chick Mission’s grants for cancer patients and optimal
January 21, 2026
Maximize Fertility Insurance Benefits: A Patient’s Guide to Coverage & Savings
90% of Shady Grove Fertility patients have insurance coverage for initial consultations, while 70% have partial infertility treatment coverage. Utilize state ma
January 21, 2026
Fertility Nurse Coordinator: Your Guide Through IVF Success
Shady Grove Fertility’s nurse coordinators guide patients through IVF, offering personalized support and expertise. With over 30,000 babies born via their treat
January 21, 2026
IVF Costs 2023: State-by-State Pricing and Insurance Coverage
IVF treatment prices in the U.S. range from $12,000 to $15,000 per cycle, with California averaging $16,500 and New York at $14,200. Only 15 states mandate insu
January 21, 2026
Egg Freezing Next Steps After Testing
Radell, a 34-year-old entrepreneur, shares her journey through egg freezing testing, revealing her ovarian reserve results and the subsequent steps in the proce
January 21, 2026
New Fertility Doctor Dr. Robert Greene Joins Conceptions in 2015
Conceptions announced the addition of Dr. Robert Greene as a fertility specialist in July 2015, available at Littleton and Lafayette clinics. Patients can sched
January 21, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Honored as Nursing Center of Excellence by ASRM
Shady Grove Fertility earned ASRM’s Nursing Center of Excellence designation by requiring over half its 125+ nurses to complete 16 specialized modules in reprod
January 21, 2026
Stress & Fertility: Managing Stress to Boost Pregnancy Chances
Stress significantly impacts fertility, with 12% of couples affected and 39-41% of women experiencing depression. Research shows stress management techniques ca
January 21, 2026
Do Men Need a Semen Analysis for Fertility?
Men must undergo semen analysis as 40% of infertility cases stem from male factors. The test evaluates sperm volume, count, motility, and morphology, even if a
January 21, 2026
More Eggs in IVF Retrieval Boost Live Births, ASRM 2016 Study Reveals
A 2016 Shady Grove Fertility study of 8,573 IVF cycles found that retrieving 10–19 eggs per cycle increased live birth rates compared to fewer eggs, refuting cl
January 21, 2026
Single Embryo Transfer (SET) & IVF Success Rates: What You Need to Know
Single Embryo Transfer (SET) reduces multiple pregnancy risks by transferring one embryo. Genetic testing (PGT-A) ensures embryo viability, as shown in a 2013 R
January 21, 2026
Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) for Healthy Pregnancy
Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) analyzes embryos during IVF to identify chromosomal abnormalities, reducing miscarriage risk and improving implantation