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When you don’t have enough eggs to conceive a baby, or have other fertility or genetic issues, you might need to turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to realize your dreams for a family. Here’s what you need to know — and do.

Ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval may seem like the most labor-intensive processes of the IVF journey, but for many it is the FET cycle that is the most nerve-wracking. Watch as we demystify the process, empowering yourself in the process.

You’re young and you’re busy building your career and your life. Though you want to have kids someday, you’re definitely not ready right now. But right now, you probably have plenty of healthy eggs, and someday you won’t. Should you freeze them?

Most cases of female infertility are due to your ovaries not producing or not releasing eggs on a regular basis. Your cycle could be out of sync because you have a hormonal condition, such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), but you are not alone.

You can’t believe it when your doctor tells you that you and your partner are infertile. Everyone else you know gets pregnant so easily! But do they? Infertility is common. Here are some reasons why.

Navigating the social and emotional aspects of relationships on top of your fertility treatment can be frustrating, that's why we asked MyBeautifulBlunder's Erin Bulcao to offer insight from her own experiences.

OC Fertility's own, Dr. Nidhee Sachdev, hosted this informative and interactive session, walking patients through the IVF process. Watch the full webinar recording, reach the transcript, or learn about our next educational event!

You’re a lesbian or trans-man and dream of having a baby with your partner. If your want to conceive and carry the child together, you may be a candidate for a unique procedure called reciprocal in vitro fertilization (IVF).

This educational webinar features a discussion between fertility influencer Anita Patel MD and OC Fertility's own Dr. Sachdev MD about how to think through your fertility journey and plan, where possible, for the highs and lows that may come with it. Pract

This Fertility Within Reach-sponsored webinar features The Penis Book author Dr. Aaron Spitz, who shares the latest information on how male infertility can be treated, as well as strategies for improving sperm quality though lifestyle changes.

This webinar brings together an open-minded ND and MD team to share the conventional and holistic, natural ways to optimize your chances of a having a healthy baby in one hour!

Infertility is generally recognized as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.

A miscarriage is a traumatic event that has both short- and long-term effects. You may carry your grief for months, years, or a lifetime. Your body needs time to recover, too. We are here to help you move forward.

Genetic testing opens an exciting window to a world of possibilities — including identifying and preventing genetic disorders from being passed down to your children. Learn more about how genetic screening works and whether it’s right for you.

If you have endometriosis, you already know that it can be a painful condition. What you might not know is that it can also affect your ability to conceive. This post describes the symptoms so that you know what to look for.

Forty years after the first baby was ever born via in-vitro fertilization (IVF), there are now more options for women trying to conceive.

Studies have now found that the nicotine and flavorings both used within vaping devices may affect a woman’s fertility, making it more difficult for her to conceive.

Oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, is a way for a woman to preserve her ability to get pregnant or have a biological child through surrogacy in the future.

If you are under the age of 35 and have been regularly trying to conceive for over 12 months or you are over the age of 35 and you have been regularly trying to conceive for over six months, you may want to consider visiting a fertility specialist.

Making decisions about your fertility health and well-being can be a stressful and emotional time.

More and more women are deciding to get pregnant later in life. The average age for a first birth is now 28, up from 24.6 in the 1970s.

The first step to start or grow your family involves deciding to reach out for professional fertility guidance.

It’s no secret that choosing a fertility clinic can be an emotionally and intellectually exhausting task.

While an increasing number of LGBTQIA+ couples are starting families, there are significant barriers on the path to parenthood for the majority of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Struggles with fertility can be mentally and emotionally draining.

Why should you seek genetic testing?