You notice a tell-tale feeling of cramping in your lower belly. It's your period. However, you know that this is just the beginning. Soon, the pain will be excruciating, and no amount of Midol, heating pads or tea will help you.  So, what's going on? Most women experience mild cramps around the time of the period. However, up to 20% of American women get really painful periods, periods so painful that they can't participate in their usual activities.  So, why does this happen to so many women ..read more

If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you can find support in knowing that you're not alone.  Female fertility challenges are actually more common than most people think. It's estimated that roughly 10% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15-44 have issues with achieving or maintaining pregnancy. The odds become even more difficult to beat if a woman is over the age of 35 when trying to conceive. To give you a refresher, infertility means that a women is not able to get pregnant after a year of consistent effort (a 6-month period for those over the age of 35), so if you find yo ..read more

There are several ways that doctors can help with your infertility issues. One technique is minimally invasive surgery (i.e. laparoscopy and/or hysteroscopy) that can be done at an in-house New York fertility surgery center. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that involves a fiber optic scope that is inserted into small incisions near a patient’s navel. Laparoscopy and minimally invasive intervention in general is replacing other more invasive techniques wherever possible ..read more

On average, nearly 50% of all women who experience infertility have endometriosis, and unfortunately, the disease often leads to severe complications involving not just the uterus, but other parts of the reproductive system ..read more

So, you think you might have endometriosis. All of the symptoms sound just like what you’ve been experiencing and your doctor may have even mentioned the possibility. You can’t help but wonder…what’s next? What endometriosis treatments are available? Is there a cure for endometriosis? Will endometriosis affect your fertility? Before discussing treatments, it’s important to understand exactly what endometriosis is and how it is diagnosed ..read more

You notice a tell-tale feeling of cramping in your lower belly. It's your period. However, you know that this is just the beginning. Soon, the pain will be excruciating, and no amount of Midol, heating pads or tea will help you.  So, what's going on? Most women experience mild cramps around the time of the period. However, up to 20% of American women get really painful periods, periods so painful that they can't participate in their usual activities.  So, why does this happen to so many women ..read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis are very different conditions that can affect women in their childbearing years. Although both PCOS and endometriosis are two different diagnoses, they are both difficult to diagnose, and about 5-10% of women experience either one or both in their reproductive years.  ..read more

Deciding to start a family can be an exciting chapter in your life, but when success doesn't come easily, the excitement can quickly turn into frustration. Although you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with each failed attempt, you can find relief in knowing that infertility is a common issue for many couples in the U.S ..read more