Age and Female Fertility: Understanding the Impact It's no secret that as women get older, fertility problems tend to crop up more frequently. In our society especially, where women pursue rewarding careers and often delay starting a family in the process, deciding when to have a...
UPDATE: This Is Infertility Podcast featuring Dr. Goodman is a Digital Health Media winner in the audio category! This award was for Episode 150: Fertility 101: Preparing for Your First Fertility Clinic Appointment. Check it out! Our partners at Progyny produce the "This is Infertility" bi-weekly...
Most patients who come to us for their initial consultation and infertility testing already live in a heightened state of stress. In most cases, depending on the woman’s age, we meet patients after they’ve tried to get pregnant for six months to a year or...
In the beginning, trying to get pregnant is one of the sexiest things to happen to a relationship. First, there is the new excitement of adding to your family; then, there are all the extra, timed sex sessions aligned with ovulation. However, if you don’t...
Stress is nobody’s friend, taking its toll on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Patients pursuing fertility treatments are at especially high risk of experiencing higher-than-normal stress levels due to their structured treatment schedules and the ups and downs of the infertility journey. 5 Apps Worth Trying...
If you find yourself at Virginia Fertility & IVF, you’re in luck! Charlottesville, VA, is an ideal travel destination for individuals and couples. Our region of the U.S. offers everything you could want, from its rich history and diverse culture to vivid natural beauty. Visiting Charlottesville...
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a commitment, and patients form a close relationship with both their fertility physician and the center’s staff. Whether IVF is the last stop on your fertility treatment journey or you’re starting there due to your infertility diagnosis, your initial IVF...
Virginia Fertility & IVF is both proud and excited to announce our recent Excellence Designation from Aetna Institute. Not only is this a bright and shiny “gold star” for us as a fertility center, but it also means we are moving forward in our efforts...
Is this the year you’re trying to get pregnant? Or have you recently found out you're pregnant after months or years of fertility treatments? Congratulations. This is an exciting time. Every aspect of your body’s wellbeing - including diet, exercise, and sleep - impacts fertility. The...
At present, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and the use of embryos in Virginia is not impacted by the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. Nothing has changed at present. Unless Virginia legislators pass a future law to designate embryos as “persons”, then IVF...
