By: Erica Ferraro with Contributions from Alease Daniel Barnes, BS, Senior Embryologist Once you find your clinic and feel confident in your decision to proceed with treatment, you will likely learn about treatment options based on your diagnosis. I cannot reiterate enough that every patient is highly different and should have a unique treatment protocol. So,Continue reading “Assisted Reproductive Technologies 101”
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Chromosomal Translocation: The Secret Genetic Culprit Behind Infertility and IVF challenges
By: Erica Ferraro The many sneaky conditions that can lurk beneath the surface are mind-boggling, utterly unknown until you start TTC. While in the infertility community, I have come across men and women with chromosomal translocation issues who had no idea until their doctor ordered a Karyotype genetic test for them, and they discovered that thisContinue reading “Chromosomal Translocation: The Secret Genetic Culprit Behind Infertility and IVF challenges”
Flattering Dresses for the Overwhelming Summer: Beat the Heat, Hormones, and IVF Challenges with Flair
By: Erica Ferraro Let’s face it, going through infertility treatments during summer is a whole new level of stress. It’s a sizzling season, with raging hormones, weight fluctuations, exercise restrictions, and non-stop sweating (shoutout to my Lupron sisters!). All these factors can make us feel a tad insecure in our stylish summer outfits. Trust me,Continue reading “Flattering Dresses for the Overwhelming Summer: Beat the Heat, Hormones, and IVF Challenges with Flair”
Rainbow Baby Tokens: Faith-Filled Purchases for the Expectant Mother
By: Erica Ferraro However your journey to motherhood unfolds, it is undeniably a remarkable, exquisite, and unique experience. Some may traverse a longer path than others, encountering stormy weather along the way. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a precious baby, endured multiple rounds of IVF without success, or turned to various assisted reproductive technologies,Continue reading “Rainbow Baby Tokens: Faith-Filled Purchases for the Expectant Mother”
Baking Life’s Sweetest Miracle: A Cake Analogy for Understanding Infertility
By: Erica Ferraro When I received my initial diagnosis of DOR and realized that I would need to undergo multiple rounds of IVF to have a chance at starting a family, I encountered considerable difficulty in explaining the situation to my friends and family. Not only was I struggling to comprehend my diagnosis, but alsoContinue reading “Baking Life’s Sweetest Miracle: A Cake Analogy for Understanding Infertility”
Adenomyosis, Endo’s Not-So-Sweet Sister
By: Erica Ferraro Wait.. there’s a sister? Is she cool? NO. She’s awful. And she’s really great at disguising herself as other female health conditions, going underdiagnosed and misunderstood at large. Adenomyosis (adeno) and endometriosis (endo), both conditions affecting the endometrial tissue within the uterus, exhibit distinct characteristics and present varying symptoms. In the caseContinue reading “Adenomyosis, Endo’s Not-So-Sweet Sister”
When Time Plays Tricks: Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficieny
By: Erica Ferraro Did you know that sometimes your ovaries can go on strike before you hit 40? It’s called primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) or premature ovarian failure (POF), and when it happens, your ovaries don’t play by the rules anymore. They stop producing enough estrogen and releasing eggs regularly, making it a challenge toContinue reading “When Time Plays Tricks: Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficieny”
Beneath the Surface: The Enigmatic Diagnosis of Diminished Ovarian Reserve
By: Erica Ferraro Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) holds a special place in my heart, as it became a part of my life soon after I turned 30. It was during the infertility blood work at my fertility clinic that I received this diagnosis. I remember eagerly awaiting the call from my doctor, hopeful that withContinue reading “Beneath the Surface: The Enigmatic Diagnosis of Diminished Ovarian Reserve”
Infertility Support Resources that Feel Like A Lifeline
Infertility may not pose a direct threat to life, but I have personally experienced how it can profoundly alter one’s existence, making life feel unbearable at times. Regrettably, the impact of infertility on mental health is often overlooked and underdiscussed. Any individual who has undergone IVF treatment will attest that the emotional burden it carriesContinue reading “Infertility Support Resources that Feel Like A Lifeline”
Infertility Acronyms for the Newbies
Navigating infertility can be incredibly confusing, and it becomes even more complex when you engage in conversations with others who are also going through the same experience. I vividly recall being taken aback and wondering why these individuals seemed to be speaking a different language altogether. It’s true, the infertility community has developed its ownContinue reading “Infertility Acronyms for the Newbies”
Moving Mountains For Motherhood 