News & Press Releases

When you research fertility treatment, it doesn't take long to come across the words "emotional roller coaster." What you don't hear often enough is that fertility treatment can and should be positive, hopeful, life affirming and exciting. Shady Grove Fertility believes that all patients can have that positive experience when they are treated as a whole person - mind, body and spirit. Read our latest e-newsletter.

DC-based physician, Dr. Anitha Nair, appeared on the January 17th episode of Anderson discussing donor sperm. As seen on ABC News and 20/20 there has been a trend of individuals circumventing the medical community and using unregulated donor sperm – some even generated and distributed out of an individual’s home. As Dr. Nair discusses, this behavior is high risk and those needing donor sperm should make sure to do their research. Watch the video. Read more.

Join us for a two-part workshop focused on learning tools and techniques to help you better cope with the stresses and challenges associated with infertility and fertility procedures. Friday, February 3rd & Saturday, February 4th. Click here to learn more.

The Intercounty Connector (ICC/Rte 200) is now open from I-270/I-370 in Montgomery County, MD and ends at I-95 in Prince George's County, MD. This high-speed toll road will make it more convenient for patients traveling to Shady Grove Fertility offices. Please note: The ICC tolls use EZ Pass only, there are no cash tolls. Those without EZ Pass may still use the road and be mailed a bill for the tolls. Learn more about the ICC & SGF. 

Shady Grove Fertility is now reccommending that ALL patients consider genetic screening. The latest is genetic testing is easy to do and tests for a range of recessive disorders. Read our Q&A to learn more about genetic screening.

It is that time of year - Open Enrollment for Health Insurance. Shady Grove Fertility would like to provide you with information regarding your insurance and how it may impact your treatment with us. Click here to read.

Shady Grove Fertility nurses Karen Calabrese, RN and Elizabeth Zapp, RN discuss some of the common questions patients ask about the two-week wait in our latest video.

We have been asking patients, referring physicians, our staff & physicians to all share their stories as a part of our 20th Anniversary campaign, Joy for Generations. Dr. Eric Widra jumped at the chance to tell his tale - click here to read all about fist pumping fertility!

Holiday spirit is often spread through giving gifts. At Shady Grove Fertility, we cannot think of any greater gift for our patients and staff than the gift of hope. As 2011 comes to a close, Shady Grove Fertility reflects on numerous events that filled our hearts with hope this year. Read more.