Tubal ligation (having your tubes “tied”) prevents pregnancy by tying, cutting or cauterizing your fallopian tubes thus preventing sperm and egg from meeting. Fertilization, and therefore pregnancy, cannot take place when you have a tubal ligation. In the US alone approximately 700,000 tubal ligations take place annually. The effectiveness rate, at 99%, makes this method of birth control a hassle-free one. That’s why so many females opt for raw procedure. But what happens if you change your mind and determine you want more children? Can you reverse your tubal ligation? And if so does the proce ..read more

Advanced reproductive surgery is highly specialized and minimally invasive. Through the use of a laparoscope, your doctor assesses and addresses any abnormalities of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus. The primary goal of advanced reproductive surgery is to repair any same to those reproductive organs and restore normal function. With advanced reproductive surgery the laparoscopic technology used in the approach means less risk of further damage to your reproductive organs and a speedier recovery. Laparoscopic surgery allows your doctor to remove scar tissue, uterine polyps and fibroids ..read more

Egg freezing or oocyte cryopreservation removes some of the stress from family planning and allows you and your partner to decide the right time for a baby. The reasons a female may opt for egg freezing vary. In the case of a cancer patient undergoing treatment that threatens their ovarian reserve or reproductive system egg freezing helps preserve fertility for the future. Some females with chronic conditions such as an auto-immune disorder may anticipate premature menopause that threatens their eggs’ viability and those with severe endometriosis or other fertility-threatening conditions alway ..read more

Fertility and conception rely on timing. For those females with regular or “normal” menstrual cycles, ovulation typically occurs mid-cycle. For example, if there are 30 days between periods,  you may estimate ovulation at 16 days after the start of your period. A 28 day cycle may indicate ovulation occurs at 14 days, and so on. You may time intercourse accordingly a few days before and the day of estimated ovulation. Some couples rely on fertility calculators to do the job for them. These handy tools indicate the most fertile period of your cycle and thus the optimum time for intercourse ..read more

A tube reversal is the procedure that reverses tubal ligation. A tubal ligation, also known as having your tubes “tied”, provides a permanent form of birth control for females. Sometimes those who’ve had a tubal ligation decide, for myriad reasons, do, in fact, wish to conceive at a later date. When this occurs, many females seek out the tubal reversal procedure for that purpose. It’s important to note that tubal reversal may not be an option for all females who need it. There are several factors which rule out patients from this procedure. And not all tubal reversals are successful, meaning y ..read more

Today doctors routinely suggest genetic screening to couples as part of their pre-pregnancy counseling. These tests screen both partners for more than 100 diseases and conditions. The conditions may impact your fertility, cause potential loss of future pregnancy by increasing your risk for miscarriage, or pose a threat of birth defects in your future child. With all that genetic screening uncovers it may not surprise you that doctors find this type of genetic testing useful in predicting infertility. For those who’ve struggled to conceive and suspect infertility, genetic screening may help you ..read more

An increase in maternal age, not finding the right partner yet, health concerns and a whole lot of other personal reasons lead couples and individuals to egg freezing. Freezing your eggs is an opportunity afforded to females by modern technology and means that biological clock may not tick quite as loudly as before. However, there are many things individuals and couples should know about egg freezing. What Exactly is Egg Freezing? The process of egg freezing begins by harvesting female eggs for IVF at a later date. There are four basic steps involved with freezing your eggs. They are:   ..read more

When you’re trying to conceive and it just isn’t happening you may question your fertility. And as you consider the future fate of your ability to conceive you may wonder if it’s time you and your partner seek professional fertility guidance. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, experts recommend an infertility evaluation if, after one year (six months for females over 35) of unprotected sexual intercourse, you haven’t conceived.   Do You Need Fertility Evaluation? Both you and your partner should seek fertility guidance because the source of your inabilit ..read more

For most couples it takes up to a year of unprotected intercourse to conceive. If you and your partner have had no success and each month brings disappointment, you may wonder if you’re infertile. Often couples experience no symptoms of infertility other than an inability to conceive after many months of trying.   Your Infertility Testing Questions Answered If you’ve had no success conceiving in a 12 consecutive month period of trying (six months for women over the age of 35)  it may be time you check with your doctor. You and your partner need answer and the only way to find them is ..read more

People generally recognize endometriosis as a painful and somewhat debilitating condition. Endometriosis often causes heavy bleeding and intense cramping in females of childbearing age. There are also other symptoms but it may surprise you that around 25% of those females who suffer the condition are asymptomatic, meaning they have no identifiable symptoms. Most couples receive a diagnosis of endometriosis after consulting their physician regarding their inability to conceive. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 30%-50% of females diagnosed with endometriosis experience ..read more