Dear Fertility Doctor, here are some things I wish you knew, that I couldn’t say when we met three years ago. One RSC Bay Area patient discusses the truth about infertility and visiting what goes through a patient’s head while visiting a fertility specialist.
By Dr. Mary Hinckley – A Report from the American College of OB/GYNs gives us a reliable answer to the question of Calcium and Vitamin D, weighing the pros and cons.
By Dr. Evan Rosenbluth – Everyone older than 6 months should get the flu shot, even women who are trying to get pregnant and especially if you are pregnant.
We explore whether modern lifestyle and conveniences such as cell phones and laptop computers have adverse effects on male fertility.
By Dr. Susan Willman – One aspect of infertility that often does not receive much attention is the effect infertility has on the sexual intimacy of the couple.
By Dr. Mary Hinckley – The question often arises as to how much caffeine, if any, is safe in pregnancy and whether caffeine has any links to infertility.
Try to find ten minutes for yourself each day. Just ten minutes to be quiet. Just ten minutes to close your eyes.
By Dr. Deborah Wachs – Many women have trouble getting pregnant due to irregular periods. It is because of this insulin resistance that many women with PCOS are prescribed metformin.
The following will help give you an overview of cholesterol disease and the steps we often take prior to pregnancy and during pregnancy.
By Dr. Mary Hinckley – It is important for you to know what was done to your cervix. Some treatments may cause problems or damage to the cervix that could translate into infertility or premature delivery.