Tag Archives: American Society for Reproductive Medicine

ASRM Video Understanding Fertility

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has an introduction video about understanding fertility in various aspects. This is a great place to start for anyone who is considering using donor sperm or having trouble conceiving.  

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Infertility Insurance Coverage

An interesting article for those who are dealing with infertility issues was published in the Salt Lake Tribune today.  The news story is following a proposed bill that would introduce infertility coverage to insurance plans in Utah. The article “Bill would allow insurance … Continue reading

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Embryo Implantation

A great article from Live Science briefly explains some new research that may answer some questions about why certain embryos do not implant during IVF procedures. The article Fate of a Fertilized Egg: Why Some Embryos Don’t Implant talks about having … Continue reading

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Conceiving Naturally

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Optimizing Natural Fertility. What can I do to improve my chances of conceiving naturally? Before attempting pregnancy, a woman should make sure she is healthy enough for pregnancy by adopting a … Continue reading

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Ectopic Pregnancy Information

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Ectopic Pregnancies. What is ectopic pregnancy? When you become pregnant, the embryo (fertilized egg) travels from your fallopian tube to your uterus (womb) where the embryo implants (sticks) and grows into … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide to Infertility

If you are just getting started on your journey with infertility, please use this great resource from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) on Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This guide will walk you through the details of IVF insemination, egg … Continue reading

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Infertility and PCOS

From the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) fact sheet on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “What risks do women have with PCOS? Lack of ovulation in women with PCOS results in continuous exposure of their uterine lining (endometrium) to estrogen. … Continue reading

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