Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 20, 2026
Meet Dr. Erika Johnston: Shady Grove Fertility’s Reproductive Expert
Dr. Erika Johnston, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, joins Shady Grove Fertility’s Richmond, VA location, offering advanced fertility treatments
January 20, 2026
IVF Medications Side Effects: What You Need to Know
IVF medications like clomiphene citrate, gonadotropins, and GnRH agonists/antagonists can cause side effects such as hot flashes, bloating, and mood swings. Pro
January 20, 2026
Fertility Care During the Pandemic: Safety & Treatment Protocols
Laurel Fertility Care outlines safety measures and updated protocols for resuming fertility treatments amid the pandemic, including mandatory pre-procedure COVI
January 20, 2026
NHS Funded IVF Return to Cambridgeshire?
NHS funded IVF was halted in Cambridgeshire in 2017, leaving 150 annual patients without access to treatment. A survey of 4,000 respondents revealed severe ment
January 20, 2026
Fertility Doctor Experience: 5-Year Infertility Success Story & Insights
After five years of infertility, a patient achieved pregnancy with Dr. Christopher Lipari’s expertise, overcoming endometriosis through excision surgery a
January 20, 2026
Egg Freezing Process: Your Complete Guide to Fertility Preservation
Egg freezing allows women to preserve fertility using vitrification technology, with eggs remaining viable indefinitely. Costs range from $2,000 to $6,000 per c
January 20, 2026
Egg Freezing After Spousal Loss: A Mother’s Journey to Preserve Future Family Options
After losing her husband unexpectedly, a Shady Grove Fertility patient froze her eggs to ensure her son would have a sibling. She successfully retrieved 14 matu
January 20, 2026
£500 Off Access Fertility Packages – Bourn Hall’s Wickford Offer
Bourn Hall Wickford offers a £500 discount on Access Fertility IVF packages for the first 30 patients. These self-funding options include fixed-price multi-cycl
January 20, 2026
Dr. Vitiello NH Top Doctor 2012 Award Recognition
Dr. Danielle Vitiello, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Fertility Centers of New England, was honored as a top doctor in New Hampshire by her peers in 2012. Re
January 20, 2026
2014 Egg Freezing Conference: Key Insights & Expert Tips
The 2014 Shady Grove Fertility Egg Freezing Conference in Washington, DC, featured keynote speaker Sarah Richards and expert panels on egg freezing processes, f
January 20, 2026
7 Stories to Explain Assisted Reproduction to Children
Experts recommend explaining assisted reproduction to children early, as it helps them understand complex family structures. Stories like ‘Before You Were
January 20, 2026
Ovarian Cysts and Fertility: Causes & Treatment Options
Ovarian cysts, common and often benign, can impact fertility depending on type and treatment. While functional cysts typically resolve on their own, non-functio