Learn what all hopeful parents need to know before they select a fertility clinic
Have you been TTC without luck? If it’s been one year (or six months if you’re 35 or over), it might be time to enlist help from an expert. At Texas Fertility Center, we know that deciding to seek fertility treatment is often an emotional decision.
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Is there any value in pursuing acupuncture for infertility?
When you want nothing more than to have a baby, you’re willing to try just about anything to see a positive pregnancy test. You may have heard stories about women who were able to become mothers after pursuing acupuncture for infertility, but is there any truth to these tales?
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You might not realize there’s a link between thyroid health and fertility
When you’re struggling to conceive, you might wonder if there’s something wrong with your ovaries or your uterus. However, the issue could be coming from somewhere you didn’t expect: your thyroid gland. Erika Munch MD of Texas Fertility Center believes that not enough people understand the link between thyroid health and fertility.
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With the right steps, you can protect yourself and your family from the flu and COVID
If you’re worried about the flu and COVID, you aren’t alone. After all, flu season is approaching while we’re still facing the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. However, there’s no need to panic, even if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive.
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“Do I have PCOS?” Dr. Munch can help you find out
Maybe you have a history of irregular periods or struggling with your weight. Or you might be having trouble conceiving. Either way, something has led you to question, “Do I have PCOS?”
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most-common causes of female infertility.
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Research suggests a link between infertility and stress, but what’s the relationship?
There’s no doubt that infertility causes stress, but could emotional issues also cause fertility problems? Erika Munch MD has read the research and it suggests this might be true. If you’re concerned about how your emotional well-being is affecting your fertility, read on to learn more about this relationship and gain tips for managing stress.
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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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