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.

This blog post will help you figure out your coverage and help you get the information that you need to determine the costs of IVF. You’ll discover five tips and resources to explore as you consider in vitro fertilization.

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.

Most individuals who plan to conceive, have trouble conceiving, or undergo IVF want to know how to improve their overall fertility, and nutrition can often play a critical role. This post shares nutrition recommendations when undergoing IVF based on evidence.

One of the most common questions I get, from both patients and my online community, is this: “What foods can improve my fertility?” This blog post will share my recommendations, based on studies, for four key food groups: fruits, grains, dairy, and antioxidant-rich foods.

As a reproductive endocrinologist, I love helping to build all types of families. When you have two people with two uteruses and (usually) four ovaries, there are many family-building options. Here are some of my top learning moments from working with lesbian patients.

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.