Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 20, 2026
Emotions After Failed IVF: Coping Strategies and Support
Emotions after failed IVF, such as grief and anxiety, are common among individuals and couples. Many experience a mix of disappointment and stress, often requir
January 20, 2026
Women 30s Fertility Facts: Top 10 Expert Tips for Healthy Pregnancy
Women in their 30s are having more babies than those in their 20s, per CDC data. Fertility declines with age, with pregnancy chances dropping from 20% at 30 to
January 20, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility: Cutting-Edge Research Boosts IVF Success
Shady Grove Fertility’s latest research reveals optimal medication dosing for IUI cycles to reduce multiple pregnancies and confirms equal IVF success rat
January 20, 2026
Dealing with Infertility During the Holidays
Infertility affects 12% of women aged 15-44 in the U.S., and the holiday season often intensifies emotional challenges. Couples can mitigate holiday stress by f
January 20, 2026
Black Women & Infertility: Racial Disparities in Treatment Access
Black women in the U.S. face a 8% infertility treatment rate compared to 15% for white women, with married Black women experiencing nearly double the infertilit
January 20, 2026
Fixed-Price IVF Costs in London | IVF Matters
IVF Matters offers transparent, all-inclusive fixed-price IVF treatment packages in London with no hidden costs. Patients can choose from various fertility trea
January 20, 2026
Predicting Fertility Treatment Success: Key Factors & Tools
Physicians use data-driven tools like SART’s national database and Shady Grove Fertility’s Richter Predictor to estimate fertility treatment success
January 20, 2026
Holiday Uncertainty and Emotional Support for Fertility Patients
SGF doctors address infertility patients during the holidays, acknowledging the emotional toll of uncertainty while promoting self-care and unwavering clinical
January 20, 2026
Fertility-Friendly Christmas Recipes: Healthy & Festive Ideas
Nutritional therapist Angela Attwood advises that choosing dark chocolate (75%+ cocoa), prioritizing greens over starchy sides, and timing meals strategically c
January 20, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility Doctors Recognized as Baltimore’s Top Doctors 2012
Shady Grove Fertility’s Dr. Howard McClamrock and Dr. Eugene Katz were named Baltimore Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2012, selected by over 10,000 physi
January 20, 2026
Normal Endometrial Thickness in Pregnancy & Menstrual Cycle
Endometrial thickness varies between 2-16 mm across menstrual phases, with 8-14 mm optimal for pregnancy. Abnormal thickness can indicate hyperplasia or inferti
January 19, 2026
FDA Precautions: Zika Virus and Egg Donation
The FDA issued temporary restrictions on egg donors who have traveled to 34 countries with active Zika transmission or had sexual contact with infected partners