Answering the question, “Why can’t I stay pregnant?”
Anyone who has experienced one or more miscarriages knows that getting pregnant is only half the battle. For some hopeful parents, staying pregnant is the real challenge. If you feel like you’ve been doing everything right but can’t carry a pregnancy to term, you might find yourself asking,
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Learn about the signs of endometriosis during Endometriosis Awareness Month
If you talk to two women with endometriosis, they will likely tell you two different stories. One woman might say she had debilitating pain. The other woman might say that she had no idea anything was wrong until she had trouble conceiving. Both of these women have very different yet common signs of endometriosis.
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It’s helpful to learn about the relationship between sleep and fertility when you’re TTC
When you keep seeing one negative pregnancy test after another, it can be enough to keep you up at night. However, you shouldn’t let your worries about TTC make you lose sleep. Not only is it vital for your health to get enough z’s,
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Find out what you need to know about caffeine and fertility when you’re trying to conceive
As soon as you start thinking about trying to conceive (TTC), it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the advice out there. You might hear a family member tell you one thing and then see something different when you check Dr.
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We’re raising awareness during Fibroid Awareness Month
Did you know that July is Fibroid Awareness Month? Texas Fertility Center is working to raise awareness about this common but often-misunderstood condition. That’s why our San Antonio fertility center is joining The White Dress Project in sharing uterine fibroid facts this month. The goal is to help women with fibroids learn more about this condition and feel empowered.
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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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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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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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The close relationship between low weight and infertility
You may have heard that female athletes who lose too much body fat stop having periods after undergoing intense training. It may sound wonderful to lose weight and stop having periods, but these changes negatively affect fertility. Our San Antonio fertility specialists can explain the link between low weight and infertility.
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