How to Be Happy Choosing an Egg Donor or Sperm Donor
Using an egg donor or sperm donor can mean that you’re going to have a baby that has someone else’s DNA. But you can still find a donor who feels like a natural fit for your family.
Ask the REI | Infertility Info
Struggling with infertility can be both physically and emotionally trying. In the following blogs, our REIs give advice on how to address infertility and related conditions at any age.
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Testosterone Supplements: Helping Male Libido, Harming Male Fertility
Dr. Ko shares why an excess of testosterone does not increase male fertility, but can in fact result in a lower sperm count and in many cases, leaves a man with no sperm.
18 Fun Facts About Twins
Many people find twins fascinating, so Dr. Bareh decided to gather some facts to help you brush up on your twosome trivia.
Advanced Maternal Age: Clearing Up Perceptions about Celebrity Conceptions
Dr. Bareh explains why pregnant celebrities with advanced maternal age may be giving women false hope, and she provides real facts on fertility & age.
7 Reasons a Couple Should Have “The Talk” About Seeing a Fertility Specialist
Dr. Gihan Bareh of Loma Linda University Center for Fertility discusses when it is time to have “the talk” with your partner about seeing a fertility specialist.
Fertility after 42? You Still Have Options
Life doesn’t always go as planned. You may have wanted to have kids earlier, but pursuing a career or not finding the right partner may have put those plans on hold. Fortunately, there are still choices for women over the age of 42.
Get the Facts You Need about Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when inner uterus tissue begins to grow outside the uterus. In this latest Ask the Doctor Blog, Dr. Gihan Bareh answers questions about endometriosis and how it affects fertility.
Five Questions NOT to Ask Friends Struggling with Fertility During the Holidays
You want to show your support to your friend by asking her questions. Not so fast. Sensitivity about one’s infertility skyrockets during the holiday season, so start showing your support by avoiding these questions.
Suspend Fertility, Freeze Your Eggs
If a younger woman freezes her eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) when they are more viable and plentiful, she has the opportunity to use them years later to become pregnant through IVF.