During the holiday season, there can be many triggers if you’re trying to build a family. I know from my personal experience and helping patients that this time of year, full of holiday traditions, can be extremely difficult for people. Whether you have infertility, recently had a miscarriage, or don’t yet have the family you desire, this blog post is for you.

Whether you’re looking to start your family or not, limiting exposure to parabens can help your overall health. And with parabens in so many products, it might seem like a hopeless task to try to limit exposure. Here are a few tips for finding products without parabens.

I’m passionate about teaching you the lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your reproductive health. Much research shows the different ways that parabens can impact our endocrine system and our reproductive health. Typically, the larger the paraben, the more impact it has on your endocrine receptors and hormonal system.

Lack of sleep (or dysfunctional sleep) is associated with many medical issues, including disordered blood sugars and a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. It’s no secret that sleep plays an essential role in our overall health and well-being, and that includes your fertility.

Today I want to talk about the answer to a common question: Am I more fertile after a miscarriage? When I was in medical school and residency, this question rarely came up. But now, patients who have experienced a miscarriage often ask if they should try again immediately because they’ve heard women are more fertile right after a miscarriage. Let’s look at the evidence that studies show us about fertility after a miscarriage.

A miscarriage can be a devastating loss, and if you’re trying to build a family, one of the first things you might be wondering is when you can try again. In this blog post, I want to help you learn more about miscarriage (and how common it is) and understand the evidence we have about trying again.

Building a family can seem overwhelming if you’re part of a gay or gender-diverse couple with sperm. While some extra considerations exist for male couples who want biological kids, your path to children is generally comprised of manageable steps. In this blog post, I will provide information to help you confidently move forward in your fertility journey.

By the end of this article, you’ll have a more in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of intrauterine insemination, the many ways you can improve your odds for success, and the success rates for this particular fertility treatment. Let’s get started!

There's an assumption that marijuana is safe for your health. After all, if doctors can prescribe cannabis to treat medical issues like nausea for chemotherapy patients, sleep disorders, and anxiety, then it must be safe, right? We'll find that this is just not the case regarding your fertility.

I've been helping people build families for over 15 years. I love my job, and I especially love answering common questions, like, “What can I do to improve my sperm quality?” and marijuana or cannabis often becomes part of our conversation. So, this post will explore everything you need to know about cannabis’ impact on people with sperm.

In vitro fertilization can feel like a lot if you’ve never done anything like it before. I want to help you feel prepared and educated, particularly regarding logistics. Here are five things to think about when you’re considering IVF.

Today, I will answer a common reproductive health question: “How do I know if I’m ovulating?” My patients trying to get pregnant often wonder if they’re releasing eggs. In this blog post, I will teach you the multiple ways to figure out whether you are (or are not) ovulating. Let’s get started.

You’re ready to get pregnant soon, but you’re on birth control. When should you stop? The answer to this question depends on what type of birth control you use.

As a fertility doctor, one of the most common questions is, “How do I get pregnant?” This blog post will distill meaningful information about getting pregnant. Let’s start by reviewing the five main things to consider when you’re ready to start a family.

Let’s talk about how to find the right fertility doctor for you. While these tips are specifically for fertility doctors, you can use these tips when you’re trying to find any doctor.

Your fertility doctor will become a critical player in your family-building journey, and trust is so important. Fertility is vulnerable, humbling, and sometimes frustrating—so this blog post includes red flags to watch for when finding your fertility doctor.

I get many questions about IUI and IVF (“Should I do IUI?” “Should I do IVF?” “Which one do I choose?” “How do I choose?”), so I hope that this blog post answers these questions. We’re going to go through the differences between IUI and IVF, and then I’ll share the pros and cons of each. I hope that this information helps you figure out the right path for you.

Let’s talk about fertility preservation; specifically, whether you should freeze your eggs or freeze embryos. In this blog post, I’ll help you learn the differences between and considerations for freezing eggs versus embryos so you can make the right decision for you.

This blog post will cover five important tips for your first fertility appointment if you’re part of a lesbian or gender-diverse couple with eggs. You’ll walk away understanding how to find the right clinic for you, and I’ll also share some important questions to ask your provider.

If you’re part of a couple with uteruses or ovaries and want to start a family, this post is for you! Congratulations on this exciting time. Let’s talk about the steps to get started with lesbian baby-making.