Eating disorders and infertility have a complex relationship
When looking at the statistics, eating disorders and infertility have something in common. They both affect millions of people. However, that’s not all that links them. Fertility issues are frequently one of the long-term consequences of having an eating disorder. This is true for both women and men.
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Fertility issues can happen to anyone: A look at male celebrities and infertility
Many men feel alone when they’re facing fertility struggles, especially on Father’s Day. Our fertility specialists at Texas Fertility Center (TFC) and other experts believe this is because our society hasn’t traditionally talked about infertility. Not only that, people tend to think that fertility issues only affect women,
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Changing the conversation during National Infertility Awareness Week 2020
When it comes to infertility, it’s important to know that it’s a common condition that can affect anyone. Even though millions of women and men face fertility issues, people haven’t always talked openly about it. That’s changing with National Infertility Awareness Week 2020.
Every year,
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Make your fertility journey smoother with these tips for giving fertility shots
Giving yourself shots at home can sometimes be part of your fertility treatment. These subcutaneous injections go into your skin and into the fatty tissue when you are undergoing IVF or taking gonadotrophins. It might sound intimidating, especially if you don’t like needles.
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Coronavirus and fertility – Separating fact from fiction
Coronavirus is a hot topic right now, and with so much conflicting information, it’s enough to make anyone feel nervous. To keep our patients safe, Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has been carefully monitoring this developing situation. We know it’s an unsettling time, so our San Antonio fertility center has compiled the facts about coronavirus and fertility,
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Many couples need help navigating infertility and relationships
If you feel that fertility issues are putting a strain on you and your partner, you aren’t alone. Our San Antonio fertility doctor Erika Munch MD has seen many couples struggling to manage infertility and relationships. After all, fertility issues and timed intercourse can take the romance out of sex,
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It’s time to make your fertility resolutions for 2020
It’s the start of a new decade, which means it’s the perfect time to make some fertility resolutions. If you’ve been struggling to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse, you should resolve to make an appointment with a fertility doctor. You should make this appointment after six months of trying if you are 35 or over.
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It may not feel like the most wonderful time of the year when facing infertility during the holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be joyous. Right? After all, that’s what the Christmas carols, seasonal movies and holiday cards tell us. However, facing infertility during the holidays can make you feel alone and discouraged. You’re not the only one who feels this way.
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Feeling overwhelmed by fertility acronyms? TFC is here to help
Starting infertility treatment can feel like you’re swimming through an alphabet soup of fertility acronyms. However, you aren’t alone as you navigate this vast world of fertility terms. The team at our San Antonio fertility center wants you to feel empowered. As a result, we’re going to explain some of the most common terms you’ll see during fertility treatment.
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Dr. Erika Munch will be attending ASRM 2019
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) hosts an annual conference for fertility doctors and other experts in the field. It is an excellent networking and educational opportunity, which is why Erika Munch MD will be attending ASRM 2019. Our San Antonio infertility doctor explains what the conference is and why she is looking forward to it.
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