Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 24, 2026
IVF Success Prediction: Will It Work for You?
Shady Grove Fertility’s PRISM model uses patient-specific factors like age and ovarian reserve to predict IVF success. With data from 15,000 cycles, it offers p
January 24, 2026
RMA Palo Alto: New Satellite Office for Fertility Care in Silicon Valley
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Northern California (RMANorCal) has opened a new fertility clinic in Palo Alto, offering IVF, egg freezing, and IUI. Located
January 24, 2026
Tubal Reversal Success Rates & Best Candidates Explained
Tubal reversal surgery can restore fertility after ligation, with success rates up to 80% for ideal candidates. Dr. Tony Propst of Texas Fertility Center highli
January 24, 2026
MediCinema Brings Cinema Magic to Hospital Bedsides During Pandemic
Patients at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary now enjoy film favorites from their beds through MediCinema’s initiative, offering an escape during the p
January 24, 2026
TFC Baby Reunion 2023: Family Celebration & Doctor Meetups
Texas Fertility Center’s 31st Annual Baby Reunion on April 23 at Pecan Springs Ranch offers families a chance to reconnect with fertility specialists, enjoy kid
January 24, 2026
Clomid for Men: Boosting Testosterone & Sperm Count Naturally
Clomid for men increases testosterone and sperm count by blocking estrogen, triggering LH production. Unlike testosterone supplements, which lower sperm count,
January 24, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Doctors Recognized as Top Doctors 2012
Shady Grove Fertility physicians Howard McClamrock, MD and Eugene Katz, MD were named to Baltimore Magazine’s 2012 Top Doctors list, chosen by over 10,000 physi
January 24, 2026
Sister Surrogacy: The Ultimate Act of Love and Sacrifice
Andrea Janney carried her sister Allison O’Keefe’s baby after Allison’s emergency hysterectomy, enabling her to have a second child. The surrogacy, supported by
January 24, 2026
How Pollution and Toxins Impact Fertility & Pregnancy Outcomes
A 2023 study of 255,000 women in Beijing links air pollution to first-trimester miscarriages. Pesticides, radiation, and phthalates also reduce fertility by low
January 24, 2026
EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive Allows Patients EU Medical Treatment Access
The new EU Directive on Cross-Border Healthcare, ratified in 2011, enables patients to seek medical treatment in other EU countries while being reimbursed by th
January 24, 2026
Hot Flashes: 5 Key Triggers & Management Tips
Hot flashes during menopause are triggered by hormonal fluctuations and environmental factors. Common causes include spicy foods, hot beverages, and caffeine. M
January 24, 2026
Understanding the Link Between COVID-19 and Infertility
Shady Grove Fertility confirms no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to infertility, as of May 2022. Patients can attend in-person appointments with safety meas