When it comes to getting pregnant, there are many sex tips out there that supposedly increase your chances of conception. We’ve asked Tarita Pakrashi, M.D., to help us bust the most common trying-to-conceive (TTC) sex myths so you can focus your efforts on medically proven tips verified by a fertility specialist. While sex is a ..read more

With nearly one-third of all infertility diagnoses in women, polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common ovulatory disorder in women of reproductive age. “While myths persist that women with PCOS cannot get pregnant, the reality is that it is highly treatable and nearly every woman with PCOS should be able to get pregnant ..read more

Fertility care in the City of Motherly Love has expanded with Dr. Anne Hutchinson, the newest fertility specialist to join SGF’s Philadelphia medical team. Easygoing, enthusiastic, and committed, Dr. Hutchinson is now scheduling new patient appointments at the Center City office.   Even from a young age, Dr. Hutchinson’s fascination with the power of the human body drove her to pursue a career in medicine. She is drawn to reproductive ..read more

PCOS Impacts 20 Million Women Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the number one cause of infertility in women. Approximately 1 in 10 reproductive-age women meet the criteria for diagnosis; however, only half of all women with PCOS have been diagnosed. PCOS can cause a delay in time to pregnancy, but, understanding this diagnosis can help ..read more

We’re excited to expand the Center of Male Fertility by welcoming Dr. Russell Hayden, a urologist with a sub-specialty in male infertility and microsurgery, to the SGF medical team. Dr. Hayden is now scheduling new patient appointments at the Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania and Towson, Maryland offices, as well as additional SGF Pennsylvania locations. In Dr. Hayden’s ..read more

As we light the candles on our 30th birthday cake this year, we’re also celebrating all the moments and milestones that led us to one of our most beaming accomplishments yet: 100,000 Shady Grove Fertility babies born. When we first opened our doors in 1991, one SGF baby was born approximately every 20 days. Today ..read more

Please join us in welcoming the newest physician to the Shady Grove Fertility family, Dr. Nicole Banks, who is the second fertility specialist to join SGF Jones Institute since the location opened its doors in July 2021. Individuals and families across the Hampton Roads region who are in search of hope, answers, and solutions in ..read more

For men, infertility is often a private heartache. So much of the medical experience focuses on a woman and her body, yet a man is 50 percent of the equation. It can be easy for a man to take on a secondary role during infertility, in the background supporting their spouse through the experience. It ..read more

Overcoming male factor infertility is possible through the right diagnostic testing and appropriate treatment protocols. While the infertility conversation often revolves around the female partner, the male partner’s role is just as important. Infertility is often seen as a female problem, but surprisingly, 40 percent of cases are attributed to the male partner, with an additional ..read more

The countdown is over: 4 physicians, 2 locations, and one comprehensive and caring patient experience is now available at the brand new SGF Colorado! We are proud to lend a helping hand to families out west with the same cutting-edge fertility care we’ve offered all patients since 1991. Please join us in giving a warm ..read more