Written by Rachana V. Garde, M.D., of Shady Grove Fertility’s Woodbridge, VA, and Annandale, VA, offices Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue that lines the uterus—known as endometrial tissue—grows outside of that organ and attaches itself somewhere else, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes. This tissue responds to your
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Written by Eric D. Levens, M.D., of Shady Grove Fertility’s Annandale, VA, office While there are many causes of female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is very common. In fact, PCOS affects nearly 5 to 10 percent of reproductive age women and is the most common ovulatory disorder. Luckily, PCOS
Most couples don’t ever expect that they will have trouble conceiving. But 1 in 8 couples will experience infertility, and an increasing number are using fertility treatment to help them conceive. The author of Frederick Magazine’s article “Fertile Hope,” interviewed Jason G. Bromer, M.D., and two Shady Grove Fertility patients
By Naveed Khan, M.D., of Shady Grove Fertility’s Leesburg, VA, office When a woman experiences a miscarriage, there are many feelings of loss and sadness, but there is also a need to know why. What’s important for women and their partners to know is that you are not to blame for
Medical contribution by Stephanie Beall, M.D., Ph.D. Many people have heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a commonly used fertility treatment. Some people erroneously assume that IVF is the only form of fertility treatment, without realizing that most patients do not begin their treatment journey with this approach. Most patients
Medical contribution by Jeffrey L. McKeeby, M.D. Experiencing a miscarriage, or pregnancy loss, can be a very traumatic time, and harder still when a couple experiences multiple miscarriages. Studies have shown that miscarriages occur in nearly 1 in 4 pregnancies—often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. However, when a
Medical Contribution by Ricardo A. Yazigi, M.D. Each year, a number of couples ask their doctor about reversing a tubal ligation (female) or a vasectomy (male), which are both permanent sterilization procedures. In such cases, the specialist will evaluate each individual’s situation and will determine whether other alternatives to recover fertility
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