There are many factors that contribute to female fertility. There can be health conditions, hormone imbalances and physical abnormalities that can affect fertility, which can be difficult to control. However, there are some lifestyle choices and dietary changes that can impact fertility. If you have a high body mass index (BMI), it can affect fertility. The good news is, this is a factor that can be controlled and improved with diet and exercise.
What is a High BMI?
BMI is a controlled way to evaluate a healthy body weight for your height. BMI is calculated by using your height and weight to […]
You, and your chances of getting pregnant faster, are what you eat. So, fill your belly with the right foods and a prenatal vitamin to boost your fertility. In addition, avoid foods that may decrease your chances of conceiving.
Fertility-Friendly and Non-friendly Foods
First, there is no need to stress too much about specifics. As long as you eat nutritiously, you are likely fueling your fertility. If you eat a lot of fast food and junk food, you are probably doing the opposite. Now, let’s get specific!
Do Eat Dairy
Dairy products are great to add to your preconception diet because they contain calcium. […]
If you and your partner have been trying for a long time to have a baby, you may have considered fertility treatments to help you start your family. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most effective treatment options to help overcome infertility issues. There are a few key factors that can determine your chances of becoming pregnant with this procedure.
Here are the top three factors that can influence the success rates of IVF treatment.
Age
A woman’s age can be one of the biggest factors that can influence the success of IVF treatment. Women over 40 years old may find […]
There is significant stigma associated with becoming a single mother, whether through choice or circumstances. Independent parenthood is a little known option that many women choose for various reasons. In the 21st century, the shape of a family is not dictated by arbitrary moral or ethical rules of the past.
You have the right to choose your own path to motherhood, with help from family planning services such as Neway Fertility. No matter your goals, we can provide solutions in and around New York. This is an opportunity to explore all the options available to women in an ever-changing world.
Independent Parenting […]
Miscarriages can have a devastating impact on your physical and emotional health. Approximately 20% of all pregnancies can result in miscarriages. Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as the loss of two or more clinical pregnancies during the early stages. By determining the cause for these heartbreaking losses, you can move forward to a happy and healthy pregnancy. Here are three common causes of recurrent pregnancy loss and what you can do to increase your chances of conception.
Genetic Abnormalities
Certain genetic dispositions from you or your significant other can pass on abnormalities to the fetus, resulting in a miscarriage. Poor […]
Hormonal imbalances can affect your body in numerous ways. It can affect the fertility quality of your eggs and ovulation. Here is everything you need to know about how hormonal balances can impact fertility.
Estrogen Hormonal Imbalances
During a normal menstrual cycle, estrogen peaks during ovulation to prepare for egg release. Excess estrogen production can create detrimental side effects for fertility. Excess estrogen can be responsible for fibroids or lesions that can lead to pelvic inflammation and the function of the ovaries. Signs of excess estrogen hormonal imbalances include prolonged or painful periods and migraines.
Low estrogen levels can also impact […]
Understanding the risks and considerations for women considering childbearing in their 30s and 40s.
The data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control indicates that birth rates for women in their 30s are at their highest levels in four decades, while birth rates for women in their 20s are slowing down. “While there are many legitimate reasons to postpone pregnancy, this is not the best choice for everyone. As a society, we must remain mindful of the modest increase risk of infertility and pregnancy complications as women age” Dr. Kort says.
“Such a critical life decision to get pregnant, and when […]
Double stimulation in the same ovarian cycle (DuoStim) is a newly developed protocol for patients undergoing IVF designed to maximize the number of oocytes retrieved in the shortest possible time. Previously, this type of protocol was also known as the Shanghai Protocol.
Unlike traditional IVF protocols where patients undergo a single round of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) and oocyte retrieval in one menstrual cycle in a DuoStim protocol patients undergo two rounds of COH and two oocyte retrievals in the same menstrual cycle.
The DuoStim protocol is designed to take advantage of the fact that the ovaries typically recruit multiple (2-5) waves […]
The most important factor that determines chances of success with IVF treatment is the prognosis of the patients (female and male) undergoing IVF. While this may seem obvious, it is unfortunately often overlooked when selecting the most effective and safe IVF protocol. The reason for this is that there is not one uniformly agreed upon criteria which is used to determine patient prognosis.
Here we describe patient factors associated with each treatment prognosis group and the type of treatments which may benefit each group.
Favorable Prognosis(live birth rate 40-65% per IVF cycle)
Female age <= 35 years
Previous live birth after an IVF cycle
Excess […]
Fertility specialist Dr. Ralf Zimmermann with Neway Fertility offers tips on this proven method to improve odds of conceiving.
The old adage, “Timing is everything” might not be truer than when applied to the time-honored pursuit of having a baby. In this context, however, managing timed intercourse for fertility may dramatically improve the odds of conception, according to fertility specialist Ralf Zimmermann, MD, Medical Director of Neway Fertility.
Timed intercourse for fertility is exactly what it sounds like: Carefully scheduling sexual intercourse or intrauterine insemination (IUI) – an assisted reproductive technique – around the most fertile days of a woman’s ovulation cycle. […]