Reviewing what we are looking for in the semen analysis, next steps, and treatment options.

Every time I talk about male fertility and the semen analysis, I feel like there is a giant gap in knowledge. I will be discussing how sperm is made, male and female similarities, and low testosterone. In part 2 I will discuss what we are looking at with a semen analysis, and some things I want you to know about male factor.

Many of my patients come to me and never expect to have a conversation about donor eggs. This option, for most people, is something they never thought they’d have to discuss. I want to break down some of the barriers, talk about this honestly, and give you some things to consider. Most people going down this road are women of advanced maternal age or poor egg quality leading to failure to get pregnant.

It is so important for you to know what is going on with your body so you can understand what’s best for you. I see these medications misused often so I want you to understand this topic.

I have seen so many misconceptions or things that are spread as truth and are misinterpreted. I am answering questions and debunking myths that have I have received.

Reviewing the basic overview of the menstrual cycle and fertility awareness methods.

Gift ideas for your friends, family and yourself.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses details she thinks are important to know when it comes to your physician as well as the clinic.

All about fertility doctors and what it takes to become one.

I often get asked “Who should I see?”, “How should I choose my doctor?”, and “What does it mean to be a fertility physician?” Let’s go over what it takes to become a fertility doctor and why it’s important to know your doctor’s credentials.

Going over the implications for getting an IUI and times it makes sense for an IUI

IUI is short for intrauterine insemination. I am covering the basics including what IUI is and what types of cycles are used.

What is luteal phase deficiency? How can it affect pregnancy? What are the treatment options?

What is progesterone? Why is it important? Why do people with PCOS have progesterone deficiency?

What does it mean to be in the space of the unknown? How do you deal with this moment? How do you become your best when you don’t know what the future looks like?

What are the options for having a a child as a lesbian couple?

Learn the first steps for trying to conceive as a lesbian couple. Questions answered: What does it look like if you go to the fertility doctor as a lesbian couple wanting a baby? What tests need to be done? How do we choose donor sperm?

Learn about the reasons miscarriage can happen and what can be done when a women has recurrent pregnancy loss. I tell you the story about my own miscarriage and why I believe breaking the stigma behind pregnancy loss is so important. You are not alone.

In the last blog post you learned all about what PCOS, what causes it, and how it is diagnosed. Now I will discuss the treatment including diet, lifestyle factors, and fertility treatments. Lifestyle factors can improve hormone dysfunction and regardless of whether you are trying to get pregnant, having your body function the best that it can is important.

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

I like to consider PCOS to be a stubborn ovary. Basically the communication between the brain and the ovary is dysfunctional. So you probably know that the brain sends out two hormones, LH and FSH. They do different things. FSH (a well named hormone, follicle stimulating hormone) controls a follicle growing, which happens as an egg matures. LH (luteinizing hormone) helps trigger ovulation (egg release) and stimulate progesterone production in the luteal phase. LH is also very important in the production of hormones.

Even if your diet consists of many of these vitamins, it’s still important to consider taking supplements, but what should you take? More information on appropriate supplements when you are tying to conceive.