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• Hyperprolactinemia and Fertility

  Ultrasound and blood work for hormone levels are often part of the evaluation for infertility..  In patients with a history of infertility and irregular cycles or pregnancy loss, checking a blood prolactin level is indicated. If this lab is elevated at the initial testing, it is usually repeated prior to initiating any further testing or […]

• Genetic Carrier Screening – Explained

  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… Genetic Carrier Screening- Explained Genetic […]

• Is my lining too thin?

  Poor endometrial lining development during ovulation induction (OI) cycles can become a valid concern for some patients.  Endometrial lining increases its thickness with increasing estrogen levels in the body that comes from developing follicles.  A thick, receptive, nourishing endometrial lining is the best possible environment for the embryo to implant.  It is measured when you come in for your ovulation induction ultrasounds.  Ideally, […]

• Hypothyroidism in pregnancy

  Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces an inadequate amount of thyroid hormone. This causes a “slow down” of body metabolism leading to fatigue, drowsiness, forgetfulness, difficulty with learning, dry, brittle hair and nails, itchy skin, puffy face, constipation, sore muscles, weight gain, fluid retention, heavy and/or irregular menstruation, increased frequency of miscarriages and/or increased […]

• 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. […]