The leading cause of female infertility—affecting nearly 25 percent of infertile couples—is a problem with ovulation, also known as an ovulatory disorder. When a woman has problems with ovulation, she may ovulate irregularly, infrequently or even not at all. The most common cause of ovulation dysfunction is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The first question that often comes to people’s mind when they think of fertility treatment is, “can I afford it?” The simple answer is yes. You can afford fertility treatment with SGF Atlanta’s myriad of financial options. At your first appointment, you are assigned a financial counselor who will help
Tori and Chris thought they were the only ones faced with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infertility when they came to Shady Grove Fertility. With the care and support from Dr. Eugene Katz at SGF’s Towson location, Tori and Chris quickly learned that many couples struggle with infertility, too. But
Medical Contribution: Eric A. Widra, M.D. December 30, 2020 Dear Valued Patient, SGF’s physician leadership continues to diligently review the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) recommendations in response
How does endometriosis affect fertility? Endometriosis, which affects approximately 48 percent of infertile women, is a painful condition where the tissue lining the inside of the uterus implants internally on the ovaries, bladder, and other surfaces in a woman’s pelvis. The tissue responds to your menstrual cycle hormones by swelling,
Dearest Patients, Words cannot quite describe emotions these days. The world has finally tasted a sliver of what you experience on a daily basis in your struggle to start or grow your family—uncertainty. The holidays can sometimes make this seemingly endless state of uncertainty even more profound. Holiday cards, social
Whether you are trying to conceive on your own or undergoing fertility treatment the two week wait can seem like an eternity. This is the time between suspected ovulation – or in the case of those undergoing fertility treatment, the time of insemination or transfer – and when the first
The end of the year is often a time where many of us reflect on the year past and make resolutions for the year ahead. For patients who are experiencing infertility, there is an even greater motivation to make lifestyle adjustments in the new year. The good news is, making
Most of us live by our calendars and our “to-do” lists. We plan for the future. We often plan for schooling, jobs, and saving up money for a house or retirement. Egg freezing can be a big decision, but it can also be an amazing gift to yourself. Having options
In September 2020, while the COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread across the globe, Elizabeth found herself sitting at an empty gate in London Heathrow International Airport, feeling certain that she was one of the only people in the world crazy enough to fly to the U.S., but when she reminded
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