The frustrating news: After finding the right fertility center and undergoing all of that testing, the diagnosis is “unexplained infertility.” Ugh! You wanted concrete answers and solutions! The good news: This is by no means the end of the road. Having unexplained infertility simply means the...
It’s true that endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility in the United States. However, most women with endometriosis still get pregnant. According to endometriosis.org, “…60% to 70% of women with endometriosis are considered fertile,” and more than half of those women get pregnant and...
Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells (cells forming the endometrial lining in the uterus) grow outside of the uterine cavity. This tissue can be found on the ovaries and fallopian tubes, on the exterior lining of the uterus, the bladder and elsewhere in the pelvic cavity....
The ideal flow between an OB/GYN and a fertility specialist should be relatively seamless. While a fertility diagnosis may not trigger contact with a fertility specialist, it should inspire a heart-to-heart conversation with your OB/GYN as you discuss treatment options and the point at which...