Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 19, 2026
How to Check and Promote Healthy Sperm: 5 Key Strategies
40-50% of infertility cases stem from male factors. A semen analysis evaluates count, motility, and morphology. Weight management and avoiding smoking are effec
January 19, 2026
SGF Atlanta Recognized as Optum Center of Excellence
SGF Atlanta, a top fertility clinic, earned Optum’s Center of Excellence designation for proven clinical outcomes, accredited facilities, and leadership i
January 19, 2026
Egg Donor Experience: Empowerment & Hope at Shady Grove Fertility
Shady Grove Fertility’s 2013 anonymous egg donor program saw 13,000 applicants, with only 3-5% selected. Donor Abby shares how the 3-month process, though anony
January 19, 2026
How Long to Get Pregnant? Fertility Timeline by Age Explained
Women aged 20-24 have an 86% chance of conceiving within a year, while 35-39-year-olds face 52% success. Age dictates fertility timelines, with older women need
January 19, 2026
Infertility Awareness Week: Show Support with Orange Campaign
National Infertility Awareness Week, observed April 23-29, aims to support the 7+ million individuals affected by infertility. Wearing orange and sharing storie
January 19, 2026
Paternal Age Linked to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring
A 2014 Swedish study of 2.6 million children found children of fathers aged 45+ were three times more likely to have autism, 13 times more likely to have ADHD,
January 19, 2026
IVF Injections: Overcoming Pain and Anxiety
Allyn Rose, a women’s health advocate, shares her IVF injection experience, revealing how injection classes, travel hacks, and emotional resilience helped her m
January 19, 2026
Nurse Leader of the Year Finalist Caroline Ralph Recognized
Senior sister Caroline Ralph, leading Ward 17 at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, is a finalist for the Nursing Times Awards’ ‘Nurse Leader of th
January 19, 2026
Texas Fertility Center Research Advances Ovarian Reserve Testing & Progesterone Delivery
Texas Fertility Center presented studies at the ASRM conference showing vaginal gels and rings can replace painful progesterone injections, with 84% of patients
January 19, 2026
IVF Success Rates by Age: What You Need to Know
Women under 35 have a 40% success rate with IVF, according to a 2023 study. Success rates decline significantly after age 35, dropping to 10% for women over 42.
January 19, 2026
Maryland Passes Fertility Preservation Coverage for Cancer Patients
Maryland became the first U.S. state to mandate fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients, requiring insurers to cover egg and sperm freezing. SGF phy
January 19, 2026
Healthy Obesity Myth Debunked: Fertility Risks Revealed
A University of London study found ‘healthy obese’ adults are eight times more likely to develop metabolic diseases within 20 years compared to non-