by Dr. Eric Levens Almost daily, I get questions about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what the diagnosis means for fertility and overall health. PCOS remains the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects approximately 5 -10 percent of the population and consists of a group
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by Dr. Eric Levens Almost daily in my clinical practice, and on Facebook, we get questions about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what the diagnosis means for fertility and overall health. PCOS remains the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects approximately 5 -10% of the
by Dr. Arthur Sagoskin, MD Basal Body Temperature When my partner, Dr. Levy, and I opened Shady Grove Fertility in 1991, many infertility patients were using “old school” methods of testing their fertility – Basal body temperature (BBT) charts. While not entirely useless, this unsophisticated measure of fertility has been
Smart Shoppers, Read This! My fellow New Patient specialists and I speak at length with patients on a daily basis about the Shared Risk 100% Refund option and what the program involves. Most times, patients are equal parts bewildered, in a good way of course, and delighted to hear that
by Dr. Eric Levens Ready for a fertility fact? Forty percent of women with fertility problems aren’t regularly producing an egg that can be fertilized (anovulation). The vast majority of problems with ovulation are accounted for by a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Other fertility problems resulting in
Make Your Appointment Call 888-761-1967 or schedule an appointment online! Any one of our friendly new patient liaisons will assist you to get scheduled with the physician or location of your choice. When you call, you should have a few things handy: Your primary insurance card which should have your
Let me preface this entry by saying how wonderful it has been to see such positive feedback to our first post! I would continue to encourage everyone to write to us with your questions and concerns and experience the power of using your voice. In response to a question submitted
by Dr. Anitha Nair Everyone starts with the same dream of a family…Meeting someone special, falling in love and when the time is right starting to have children. It can be devastating when you come to find this dream is not easy to make a reality. For most couples not
by Dr. Eric Levens As we continue into the holiday season, it is important to take a look at the lifestyle choices we make each day. Modifiable lifestyle practices such as diet, weight, alcohol, and caffeine consumption, have an important impact on your chances of not only have a child
by Dr. Ricardo Yazigi, MD Every so often I get calls or see women who have had their tubes tied in the past and are now interested in pursuing pregnancy. Many of these patients request a tubal reversal, but although some of them can be good candidates for surgery, there
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