Midwest Fertility Specialists is now working with Ovation Fertility™ to enhance our lab services for patients.
Ovation is a national network of IVF labs, genetics labs and partner physician practices. Our new partnership will connect our team with fellow reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders across the country to share research and best practices,
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Unexplained infertility is undoubtedly a frustrating diagnosis. And the truth is, it’s both good news and bad news.
The good news is unexplained infertility means nothing specific has been found that should keep you from getting pregnant. However, that’s also the bad news — we don’t know exactly why you have not been able to get pregnant.
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Contrary to popular belief, male issues contribute to at least one-third of infertility cases. There are many root causes of male infertility, including hormonal issues, structural problems and even genetics — and sometimes a combination.
When trying to start a family is the end game, it can be extremely frustrating when it does not go as planned.
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There is one message that has become an anthem for me – never give up.
This guest post is written by Courtney Howard. Courtney’s husband, Jay Howard, is an IndyCar driver racing in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2018.
I’ve never been a quitter. I was a collegiate athlete, I’ve pursued a demanding career,
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When it comes to infertility, we may be the experts; but we constantly learn from the patients who walk through our doors each day.
We recently sat down with a handful of these patients — and we listened. We listened to them each talk about how much they wanted a family and the challenges and triumphs they experienced on their journey to having that family.
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It’s a well-known fact that women today are delaying having children, opting to start their families later in life than their parents or grandparents did. About half of millennials (23-38 years old in 2019) are now postponing the birth of their first child, while most families in prior generations were completed by the age of 30.
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What It All Means: Treatment Options and Getting Pregnant
We’ve covered the basics of endometriosis and how to decipher symptoms for early treatment. In part 3 of our video series, we’ll talk about treatment options and what you can expect if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis.
There is a common misconception that an endometriosis diagnosis has to result in surgery.
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Understanding the diagnosis and associated symptoms
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women in their reproductive years — often times causing difficulty getting pregnant.
There is currently no way to prevent endometriosis, but by learning how to decipher the symptoms, you can address the condition early and work to prevent pain,
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Learn basics about this common cause of infertility
Approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age have endometriosis — yet many of them don’t know they have it until they have trouble getting pregnant. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and Midwest Fertility Specialists is working to educate women on this common cause of infertility.
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This post was also contributed to by Deidra T. Rausch, PhD, LMFT, executive director at The Cabin Counseling & Resource Center.
If you are struggling to get pregnant or are going through fertility treatment, the emotional and physical stress can take a heavy toll.
For those dealing with infertility,
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