As a reproductive endocrinologist helping people build families for over 15 years, I’m answering questions about food and lifestyle daily. The healthier we are, the more our body is focused on reproduction. If you’re wondering what foods you should avoid to maximize fertility, read on.

When a patient asks me, “How much exercise is too much?” I want to look at the data. This article shares why I encourage my patients to continue exercising (with modifications) during IVF.

As a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB-GYN, I love answering common questions about fertility. One of the most common queries from patients and followers is about lifestyle: How much should I exercise when I’m trying to conceive?

The potential overturn of Roe v. Wade could impact IVF as we know it, and I’m worried about its impact on my fertility patients and the broader fertility community.

During pregnancy, I understand why you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure you and your baby are as healthy as possible. When there’s a new medical intervention like a vaccine, it’s normal to want data before making that decision. And now we have the data, so let's go through it.

For as long as I’ve practiced medicine, abortion rights have been protected at a federal level. As of this week, this federal protection is under serious scrutiny—an attack on the most severe level. I’m utilizing my platform to help you understand how we got here, what it means, and what you can do.

COVID-19 and the vaccine have been polarizing topics in the world of female fertility. This blog post aims to debunk myths, address misconceptions, and decipher studies to help you feel empowered with your decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility.

Male reproductive health is half of the genetic equation with family building, and in this blog post, I want to answer common questions with evidence surrounding men's reproductive health in both a COVID-19 infection and the COVID-19 vaccine.

In my eyes, we’ve been fighting two pandemics: the COVID-19 pandemic and the medical misinformation pandemic. If you or someone you love are part of the fertility community, I hope this blog post might help shed light on how we got to where we are today with misinformation about COVID-19.

Here’s what you need to know about Butylphenyl methypropionial and your reproductive health.

Thanksgiving can be a minefield of emotions and difficult to navigate when you’re struggling to build your family. Survival tips on preparing yourself for ways to cope can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and an agonizing one.

If you’re feeling down or left out of the ‘parent club’ this Halloween – keep reading because you are not alone and there are ways to care for yourself during this time.

The majority of couples trying to conceive will be successful within 1 year of starting to try, but you’re the 1 in 8 couples that haven’t, you may be asking yourself why and what’s next.

Father’s Day like many holidays can be a stinging reminder of what some people desire most but do not have yet. Whether it’s years of infertility, a recent miscarriage, a failed adoption attempt – any holiday celebrating family can make those that want it most feel down. Learn how you can help.

Mother’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate the mothers but this holiday can be a painful trigger for many struggling with infertility and pregnancy loss. The get togethers, cards, flowers, social media posts can be reminders of what they have lost or desire to be. If you know someone grieving this Mother’s Day, keep reading to learn how you can support your loved ones.

Mother’s Day can be tough for women who are trying to build their family but are struggling with infertility and miscarriage. Learn how to care for yourself as Mother’s Day approaches.

Although infertility impacts a higher percentage of black women, they are less likely to seek fertility evaluation and treatment. Increasing awareness and access to resources may be breaking down the traditional stigma and some barriers for black women with infertility.

Hey Paris: Building a Family with IVF is Not Like Ordering Off a Menu

Thanksgiving can be a joyful time for gathering with family and friends, but it can be full of triggers when you’re dealing with infertility and miscarriage. Thanksgiving in the midst of a 2020 global pandemic will definitely be different but connecting with family and friends either in small in person gatherings or over phone, FaceTime, or a Zoom-enabled dinner can still provide the stinging reminder of the frustrations of family building. Keep reading to learn coping skills for navigating the minefield of questions and suggestions that come with all the holidays.

As if struggling with infertility isn’t hard enough. Add the frustration for navigating treatments that may or may not give you the family of your dreams and you’ve got a recipe for frustration and confusion. Continue reading if you want to learn the real cost of IVF, whether your state mandates infertility coverage, and how you can make a strategic plan to move forward.