We’ve had kids before, so why am I having difficulty getting pregnant again? For many couples or individuals who have successfully conceived a child in the past, the expectation of easily achieving future pregnancies can be taken for granted. However, secondary infertility is a reality that...
One of the problems with irregular periods is that, for many women, period irregularities feel normal. If you’ve never had a regular period that comes about every 21 to 35 days, then that’s the only “normal” you know. Irregular Periods Are Never Normal However, irregular periods are...
Most patients who come to us for their initial consultation and infertility testing already live in a heightened state of stress. In most cases, depending on the woman’s age, we meet patients after they’ve tried to get pregnant for six months to a year or...
Years ago, in an effort to preserve fertility, you decided to freeze your eggs for a future baby. Now that day has arrived, it’s time to move forward with the exciting next steps in your family-building journey. 7 Steps When Ready to Conceive with Frozen Eggs Here...
In the beginning, trying to get pregnant is one of the sexiest things to happen to a relationship. First, there is the new excitement of adding to your family; then, there are all the extra, timed sex sessions aligned with ovulation. However, if you don’t...
Once you get pregnant, it’s time to gradually transition from your fertility care provider to the OB/GYN of your choosing. Prenatal care begins at about the six-week point, and the sooner you meet with your OB, the sooner you can learn more about their labor...
Stress is nobody’s friend, taking its toll on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Patients pursuing fertility treatments are at especially high risk of experiencing higher-than-normal stress levels due to their structured treatment schedules and the ups and downs of the infertility journey. 5 Apps Worth Trying...
If you find yourself at Virginia Fertility & IVF, you’re in luck! Charlottesville, VA, is an ideal travel destination for individuals and couples. Our region of the U.S. offers everything you could want, from its rich history and diverse culture to vivid natural beauty. Visiting Charlottesville...
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a commitment, and patients form a close relationship with both their fertility physician and the center’s staff. Whether IVF is the last stop on your fertility treatment journey or you’re starting there due to your infertility diagnosis, your initial IVF...
Living a healthy lifestyle is a critical component of fertility, including your sleep habits. Questions about why we need sleep and what happens while we sleep remained largely unanswered until the last several decades. All we could do was theorize. Today, innovations in brain imaging and...
