As of 2012, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine stated that egg freezing is no longer considered an experimental procedure and is an acceptable treatment option. Cryopreservation of eggs, embryos and sperm allow patients to protect their future fertility. The two most common reasons patients choose cryopreservation are lifestyle choices and medical necessity. Medical Necessity […]
Dear LFC Family, As you make the decision to resume fertility care, we want to share what we are doing to keep us all safe, as we know that you trust and depend on us to provide such a personal and essential service. The team at Laurel Fertility Care is so happy to be seeing patients […]
Dear LFC family, Life as we know it has been upended in the last two months by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of us have been sick or lost friends, family members, while others have lost jobs. For our unique patient population, treatment cycles were cancelled or delayed, putting a pause on dreams of growing families. […]
There are many potential causes of infertility in women. One common cause of female factor infertility is a blocked or damaged fallopian tube. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), tubal factors and factors affecting the peritoneum (the lining of the pelvis and abdomen) account for about 35% of all infertility issues. The […]
Laurel Fertility Care is closely monitoring news and reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and local government authorities regarding the new Coronavirus disease: COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our patients and employees. We know that new information is changing daily, even hourly and we are taking numerous actions […]
If you’re struggling with fertility, you probably already know that there’s not always one definitive cause of infertility. Multiple factors may be contributing to your inability to conceive. Some things you can’t control, but there are steps you can take in your daily life to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Weight According to the […]
In recent years, age-related infertility has become a common issue affecting women in the US. Many people are choosing to have children later in life, choosing to wait until their 30s to start a family. Even though women today are healthier and take better care of themselves, they still have a harder time getting pregnant […]
The fertility journey is full of emotions and hard decisions, leaving many couples feeling overwhelmed by the treatment options available to them. Two of the most common options are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Examining IUI vs IVF, each treatment has benefits and drawbacks. But which is right for you? About IUI Intrauterine […]
If you’re considering fertility treatments, you may have questions about what to expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). So it makes sense that those experiencing infertility have questions about the treatment. One thing many women ask fertility doctors is, “Is in vitro fertilization (IVF) […]
Couples who are facing infertility may dread the inevitable questions from family and friends about when they will have a baby during the holiday season. There can also be the internal pressure of concealing grief from a failed pregnancy attempt. However, there are ways to cope and make the holidays enjoyable in spite of the […]
