If you have difficulty becoming pregnant for at least a year, consider infertility testing. Blood testing for infertility potentially determines whether fertility issues exist with either partner. Learn more about blood testing for infertility, including how you and your partner can undergo these blood tests. What is blood testing for infertility? If conception does not… Read More »

Couples who struggle with infertility often turned to artificial insemination, which is the most affordable and has the best chance for success. However, there are some conditions that prevent artificial insemination for couples such as: Severe endometriosis Reduced sperm or egg quality Severe damage of blockage of the fallopian tubes Unreceptive cervical mucus Women who… Read More »

The surgical birth control option known as tubal ligation or tubal sterilization or “having your tubes tied” is commonly referred to as “permanent birth control.” When medical history and overall health allow, a fertility specialist can reverse a tubal ligation, restoring a woman’s ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. Circumstances can change… Read More »

A hysterosalpingogram is a fertility test that analyzes the health of the uterus as well as the fallopian tubes. It involves the use of an X-ray to get a picture of the interior of the tubes and uterus, as well as the surrounding areas. If a woman is having a difficult time achieving pregnancy, this… Read More »

A SHG test can be an invaluable tool to a fertility doctor, providing a clear view of the uterine cavity as well as the uterus. It can help your doctor find the cause of many potential factors that are causing pregnancy complications, such as abnormal bleeding and others. How SHG Testing Works The SHG test is… Read More »

Ovulation induction is often needed when a woman produces healthy eggs but is unable to release them. It is a treatment designed to stimulate not only the production of eggs but their release as well. Here is some information on who is a good candidate for this treatment and how it is typically performed. Who is… Read More »

Endometriosis is an extremely painful condition where tissue that normally lines the endometrium (the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus instead. There are some instances where endometrial tissue can spread beyond the area of the pelvis. Endometrial tissue can become displaced but it has no way to exit the body. When this… Read More »