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The Effect of Weight on Fertility

The general health implications of maintaining normal weight have long been understood. More recently, studies have given us a better understanding of the effects of weight on fertility and fertility treatment. Read more on what an optimal weight is for achieving pregnancy and how Body Mass Index (BMI) plays a vital role in fertility.

Streamling the Basic Infertility Work-up

The 3 elements of a basic evaluation target ovarian function, tubal and uterine anatomy, and male factor. Learn more about testing to evaluate fertility.

National IVF Success Rates Released

The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) recently published its 2009 IVF Success Rates. We are proud to report that Shady Grove Fertility exceeded the national averages in nearly every category for fresh IVF cycles.

Clomid for your Patients

Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) has been on the front lines of fertility treatment for over 50 years, however unlike the more advanced fertility technologies, pregnancy rates with clomiphene citrate have varied very little over time.

Age Plays Key Role in Achieving Pregnancy

Celebrity news and occasional stories about older first-time moms can make it seem like getting pregnant later in life is a possibility for everyone. The truth is that the media's efforts at attracting readers' attention can be misleading. Thanks to the Internet and numerous books by experts, women are learning about the optimal timeing and treatments for fertility.

Response to LA Octuplets - eSET Reduces Multiple Pregnancies

Learn more about the octuplets born in LA in early 2009 as well as the measures Shady Grove Fertility Center is taking ensure this type of incident doesn't happen again. With the push for elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET), Shady Grove Fertility has been able to decrease its triplet rate to a national low of 1.3%.