Coping with Infertility Dealing with infertility can be one of the most challenging experiences individuals and couples can face. It can lead to feelings of grief, frustration, and even isolation. However, it's important to remember that you're not alone in this...
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering in several ways. It is devastating that some cancer treatments can lead to infertility, but there are steps individuals and couples can take to increase their odds of preserving their fertility. Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on...
People choose to become egg donors for many different reasons. One reason to become an egg donor might be financial—but a lot of women are motivated by factors that run deeper than purely transactional reasons. Some women donate their eggs out of a sense of...
About 1 in 8 couples have difficulty getting pregnant, 50-60% of these couples will have a cause that is related to the male partner. Kevin Ostrowski, MD reproductive urologist at SRM answers common questions about male infertility.
Providing you with quick tips and a Q&A on preparing and optimizing your first virtual consult with your fertility specialist.
By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN I know I'm not the first to tell you that fertility is complex! Our bodies are like intricate machines and there are many different biological processes involved in fertility. Whether you're trying to conceive or just looking to optimize...
Infertility isn’t something anyone can prepare you for. We all grow up saying “when I have kids,” not “if I can have kids.” So, if the day comes where a doctor is telling you that you’ll need major intervention to have the family you’re hoping for, it will absolutely...
PCOS was introduced to me at the age of 25. I was gaining weight, shaving my neck, and lamenting over my thinning scalp. When I was diagnosed, I had just gotten engaged and the news was unsettling, but the reality didn’t sink in until we started trying to grow our family.
The reality is that even after treatments and failures and successes, the diagnosis and experience of infertility will never leave you. Regardless of the outcome, you will arise after the dust settles. What you do with yourself after that is up to you. Dust off, take a deep breath, and take your first steps to seeking help and support.
Whether you are the one in treatment, or the one showing support, appreciating your partner can help keep your relationship stable for the long run. Gretchen Sewall RN, LICSW, at SRM shares 6 tips to help stay connected and show your partner appreciation through fertility treatments.
Like most guys I spent most of my adolescent life under the impression that if I had sex there was a 98% chance of a resulting pregnancy. Almost like I was a marvel superhero and the power of male fertility was something I was born with and had to use with extreme responsibility.
This holiday season, remember you are not alone. 1-in-8 couples, and over 7 million individuals are struggling with infertility… And they’re going to be dealing with this same kind of stress during the holiday season. Sometimes, all you want to do is vent to someone who understands.
Going through all the miscarriages was hard, honestly one of the hardest things I have gone through, one of the hardest things my marriage has gone through, but I do believe I am stronger for it.
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with our newest physician to the SRM team, Dr. Akhil Shah and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Receiving a diagnosis of infertility can be a painful time for couples and the stress of fertility treatment can test even the strongest bonds… And IVF? It’s a rough process to go through as a couple. The hormones, the not knowing, the whole experience can make you feel totally insane. But don’t worry, you’re not alone.
It’s a new year! While this is a time for celebration and resolutions, it is also when many insurance plans change or start over. Now is the time to call you insurance provider and find out if you have an infertility benefit under your new plan and what you need to do in order to access the benefit. But what do you ask someone once you actually get past the automated prompts? To help guide the conversation with your insurance provider we asked our finance team what questions patients should ask when talking to their insurance; here are the top 5.
December is here which means the holiday season is in full swing. For many families, this time of year is one of the toughest to get through and is a strong reminder that something is missing. With that in mind, SRM Physician Liaison, Marcie Guthrie decided to share her personal story as well as a few tips that helped her navigate the emotional and stressful waters of the holiday season.
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Amy Criniti and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with one of our Urologists, Dr. Kevin Ostrowksi and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with one of our Urologists, Dr. Tom Walsh and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with our newest physician, Dr. Erik Mazur and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Nancy Klein and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week – 7 days devoted to speaking up about infertility.
The physicians and staff at SRM are devoted to bringing infertility into the light, allowing those affected to speak openly about their journey. In that spirit, we wanted to share a few things you might NOT know about infertility.
The path to parenthood is different for everyone and infertility can impact anyone, even an infertility nurse. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we asked one of our wonderful nurses to share their story. We hope it encourages you to share your own infertility story.
Going through infertility is a journey. It can be long, hard and stressful, and you may even feel lost at times on what to do next. Tamara Tobias, a Nurse Practitioner at SRM has gone on this journey in the past. In her new book, Fertility Walk: A Fertility Nurse’s Guide Along Your Journey, she shares some words of wisdom to help inspire and keep you sane throughout your infertility journey.
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Nichole Barker and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
SRM patient, Nicole Harding shares her story in the hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding infertility. We hope her journey through infertility gives you hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and the family of your dreams is possible.
While at-home fertility tests seem like a cost-effective and time-saving way to take the guess work out of trying to get pregnant, do they actually work? SRM’s Anne Judge, MSN, ARNP weighs in on the pros and the pitfalls of trying to conceive with convenience.
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can also be difficult for people struggling with infertility. In this week’s blog post, we offer a few suggestions for making the most of the holidays.
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Michele Cho and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Gerard Letterie and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Flu season is upon us. If you’re trying to conceive, you may be debating on whether or not to get the flu vaccine this year. One of our Nurse Practitioners, Ruby Booras shares the answers to some of our patients most commonly asked questions about the flu vaccine.
How long can I wait to start a family? Like so many other things, the answer is, it depends. Dr. Lynn Davis explains what you should think about if you want to wait to start a family and if egg freezing might be a good option for you.
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the Zika virus and its effect on reproduction. SRM is closely following developments related to the Zika virus. As many of our patients are thinking about, or actively trying to get pregnant, we wanted to share the latest recommendations regarding the Zika virus.
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Paul Dudley and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
“It’s all about the people helping you along the journey.”
That’s how Keith and Brian describe their journey to becoming parents; and they had a lot of people helping them along the way!
Continuing our new physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Brenda Houmard and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
Men and women both have feelings surrounding infertility, but they often cope and express them in different ways. Here are some tips to help men and women communicate better and thrive throughout the infertility journey…together.
“Underneath my white coat, I’m an infertility patient”. Dr. Nichole Barker sits down with us to share her infertility journey in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week.
Welcome to our new Physician Spotlight Series on the SRM blog! We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
To kick off the series, we recently caught up with Dr. Lin and asked him a few questions.