The Arc of Sexuality During Family Building
Guest Post by Elliott Kronenfeld, Ph.D., LICSW, CST In this exciting age where families look different and are being built by all types of people, the ways to parenthood are many. For LGBTQ+ folx, there are options for fertility preservation, adoption, foster care,...
Fertility 101
Guest Post by Ann Korkidakis, MD MPH For most beginning on their fertility journey, the end goal is obvious (and adorable!), but the path to get there can be a big unknown. Whether you’re at the starting line or somewhere along the road, it is always helpful to brush...
The “A” word: A Reproductive Surgeon’s Take on Adenomyosis
Guest Post by Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD Endometriosis used to be an obscure diagnosis, often eluding medical providers for years and puzzling patients when we broke the news to them following laparoscopic surgery. Today I would argue that endometriosis has become a...
“What else can I do to increase my chances of getting pregnant?”
Guest Post by Carla DiGirolamo, MD As a fertility doctor, “Is there anything else I can be doing to increase my chances of getting pregnant?” is one of the most common questions my patients ask, as we are navigating their journey to parenthood. We will often analyze...
Top 5 Myths About Infertility Overheard in a Fertility Clinic
Guest Post by Alison Zimon, M.D. Like everything we care about, figuring out how to tackle a problem like infertility leads us to educate and empower ourselves. We read books, search the web, and talk with friends and family. Unfortunately, there is a lot of...
How Creativity Can Instill Hope and Healing
Guest Post by Elena Clamen, LMHC There can be so much uncertainty, disappointment and waiting while on an infertility journey. Some of the feelings may include: frustration, grief, loss, anger, sadness, shame, and isolation. Anyone who has experienced infertility has...