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• Progesterone after Ovulation

  Progesterone is a hormone named for exactly what it does: it is Pro- Gestation. It is a hormone made by the corpus luteum, that is, the cells left over in the follicle after the follicle ovulates and releases an egg. Progesterone is important for transforming the endometrium so that it is receptive to embryo implantation. […]

• What is an endometrial biopsy?

  An endometrial biopsy (EMB) is an in-office procedure that is usually done to gain more information about the uterine lining or endometrium. An EMB can help determine if there are certain factors present which are associated with infertility, such as a chronic infection, polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, and endometrial cancer. Not all women with infertility require […]

• PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) – An overview

  #ThursdayThoughts As promised, each Thursday, we will now offer you a piece of educational, science, or research related information.  The purpose of our #ThursdayThoughts post is to share with you fact-based content that can enlighten and assist you on your fertility journey.  Enjoy our post! Helping to Create New Beginnings…. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) – […]

• Kūali’i Zen ‘Ōpūnui: Our June Baby of the Month

  “We are so grateful to Dr. Frattarelli and their amazing IVF team who made our dreams of parenthood come true.” Mom Kawena and her husband Landon always knew that having a family was part of their future. Aftertrying to conceive for one year on their own, they met with Dr. Frattarelli at the Fertility Institute […]

• Frozen in time

  Everyone’s fertility journey is unique! There is no one size fits all or easy map to creating a family. This week we wanted to feature this heartwarming story, “Frozen in Time.” The story of Bryson, and the story of how he began, by our previous patient, Heather. If you would like to share your story, […]