Dr. Munch is providing education and hope for PCOS Awareness Month
If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you are far from alone. You might be surprised to learn that 1 out of 10 women of childbearing age has this condition. During PCOS Awareness Month, our San Antonio fertility doctor, Erika Munch MD,
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Revealing the secrets of celebrity moms over 40
How do celebrity moms over 40 do it? We all hear that it starts to get harder for women to conceive after age 35. Yet, celebrity moms seem to be able to have babies in their 40s and even later. After all, Janet Jackson had a baby at age 50.
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Travel and fertility treatment can be easy with these tips
Whether you’re planning a little fun in the sun in an exotic location or some rest and relaxation somewhere close to home, your summer plans likely include travel. You don’t have to put your plans on hold while you’re in the middle of infertility treatment.
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You aren’t alone when facing Father’s Day and infertility
When a couple receives an infertility diagnosis, the man can sometimes feel left out. So much of the focus is often on the hopeful mother, but her partner needs support too. This is especially true on Father’s Day. Our San Antonio fertility doctor, Dr. Erika Munch,
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Learn what to do if a varicocele repair doesn’t work
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins that drain the testicles. It is present in about 15% of the male population and 40% of hopeful fathers who are evaluated for infertility. Doctors typically discover this condition during a physical examination when they notice what may feel like a “bag of worms.”
A varicocele can cause fertility issues,
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Answering the question – How common is miscarriage?
Many hopeful parents ask our San Antonio fertility specialists, “How common is miscarriage?” Although you might feel isolated after suffering a pregnancy loss, you aren’t alone. Approximately 20%-25% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage.
Miscarriage is more common in early pregnancy. In fact, more than 80% of miscarriages occur before 12 weeks,
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Wondering when to see a fertility specialist?
When faced with month after month of negative pregnancy tests, many couples think that they should just keep trying on their own. Others can hear their biological clocks ticking as they keep trying to have a baby without success – and they wonder when to see a fertility specialist.
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What’s the difference between a fertility specialist and an obgyn?
Wondering about the difference between a fertility specialist and an obgyn? Our San Antonio fertility doctors are here to answer your questions.
You can think of your obgyn as an ally throughout your reproductive years and beyond. This doctor can provide birth control,
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What you need to know about male fertility and ibuprofen use
Wondering if pain relievers can cause male infertility? One small study recently found a potential link between male fertility and ibuprofen use. But don’t panic. Our San Antonio fertility doctors explain what you need to know – before you purge your medicine cabinet.
More about the study on male fertility and ibuprofen use
With male fertility on the decline around the globe,
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Don’t forget about the guys – Evaluating male infertility
Many people think that infertility is only a female issue, but our San Antonio fertility doctors know that male infertility is responsible for 40-50% of infertility cases. Although male infertility is common, it is also treatable. This is why our fertility specialists stress the importance of thoroughly evaluating male infertility to develop an effective treatment plan.
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