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...
Optimizing Your Natural Fertility: 7 Tips for a Successful Journey When it comes to building a family, many individuals and couples wish to explore natural fertility options before considering assisted reproductive techniques. At Virginia Fertility & IVF, we understand the importance of optimizing your natural fertility....
The Link Between Testosterone Supplements and Low Sperm Counts in Men In recent years, the use of testosterone supplements has gained popularity among men seeking to boost their energy levels, muscle mass, and overall libido and well-being. However, an unintended consequence of these supplements is their...
We’ve had kids before, so why am I having difficulty getting pregnant again? For many couples or individuals who have successfully conceived a child in the past, the expectation of easily achieving future pregnancies can be taken for granted. However, secondary infertility is a reality that...
One of the problems with irregular periods is that, for many women, period irregularities feel normal. If you’ve never had a regular period that comes about every 21 to 35 days, then that’s the only “normal” you know. Irregular Periods Are Never Normal However, irregular periods are...
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...
Years ago, in an effort to preserve fertility, you decided to freeze your eggs for a future baby. Now that day has arrived, it’s time to move forward with the exciting next steps in your family-building journey. 7 Steps When Ready to Conceive with Frozen Eggs Here...
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...
Once you get pregnant, it’s time to gradually transition from your fertility care provider to the OB/GYN of your choosing. Prenatal care begins at about the six-week point, and the sooner you meet with your OB, the sooner you can learn more about their labor...
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...
