Fertility Tips Archives - Northeastern Reproductive Medicine

How To Cope With Infertility

Posted December 23, 2017 by NRM

There are a number of issues that a person can face in their life, and coping with infertility is one of the most significant concerns for people who want to have children. Whether it is a single woman who wants to become a mother or a couple who are interested in starting a family, not being able to have children can be heartbreaking. But there are options for people who are in those situations. That help starts with testing, in order to find the potential cause of infertility. In some cases that cause can be treated to solve the problem naturally. In Read more »

How To Boost Infertility Treatment Through Diet Changes

Posted September 21, 2017 by Claire

Can Your Diet Impact the Success of Infertility Treatments? If you are undergoing a fertility treatment, your physician may recommend diet changes to enhance your chances of conceiving. For example, unhealthy carbohydrates found in white bread and bakery items are digested quickly by your body and turned into blood glucose. This forces your pancreas to release excessive amounts of insulin into your bloodstream. Studies show that too much insulin may interfere with normal ovulation. Certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants contribute to sperm and egg health, helps your body stabilize hormones by providing fats essential for hormone function and production and may reduce Read more »

Use an Ovulation Calendar to Determine Fertility

Posted July 26, 2017 by NRM

If you’re trying to become pregnant, it’s important to know when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant. In other words, having intercourse when your body is at its most fertile could increase your chances of conceiving. One of the easiest ways to determine when you’re most fertile is using an ovulation calendar. This method helps you keep track of your body’s natural cycles and estimate the best days to attempt conception. What is ovulation? Your body prepares itself for pregnancy each month. Usually between days 11 and 21 of your cycle, ovulation occurs when an egg is released. Your Read more »

Stress and Infertility: What’s the connection?

Posted September 24, 2015 by Claire

Have you felt frustrated or irritated when someone says, “Just relax, and you’ll get pregnant!” –Don’t we all wish it were this easy? Anyone who has experienced infertility knows can be stressful, but is the opposite true—can stress cause infertility? Research suggests that psychological stress and fertility are connected, but we don’t fully understand how. Infertility can evoke a wide range of emotions ranging from sadness, depression and grief to anxiety or isolation. Research has shown that psychological counseling can be effective to reduce levels of anxiety and depression, increase coping, and improve quality of life. Can this reduction in Read more »

What is the ideal age to freeze eggs?

Posted May 14, 2015 by Claire

Study pegs an age when oocyte preservation offers most bang for its buck Single females in their 30’s, who understand the natural fertility decline with age, often ask us, “What is the ideal age for me to freeze my eggs?” Is there a sweet spot? This interesting news release discusses a recent study in Fertility and Sterility that examines the best age for women to freeze their eggs. The answer? The early 30’s (particularly age 31-33) may offer the best chances at increasing your pregnancy chances down the line, while avoiding freezing in your late 20’s when you may not need it. Read more »

Free Fertility Workshops

Posted April 30, 2015 by Claire

Are you trying to conceive and interested in learning about possible next steps? Are you interested in fertility preservation of your eggs or embryos? Do you have a family member that is struggling with infertility and you would like to gather information for them? Join our doctors at NRM for a free seminar- and have time, in a relaxed setting, to ask your questions about the process directly to a physician. Fertility Health 101 Learn about our services and have your questions answered by a board-certified infertility physician. RSVP by calling (802) 655-8888 or sign up through our Facebook event. Read more »

Optimizing natural fertility

Posted January 30, 2015 by NRM

Natural Fertility: optimizing your chances of pregnancy Do you have questions on how to maximize your chances at conceiving, and you don’t have time to wade through all the information on the internet? Here we have boiled the information down to the most key points. The following guidelines are supported by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). What is the optimal timing of intercourse and coital frequency? You may have a smart phone application to help you time intercourse during the fertile window. These are great to use, but you just need to understand the length of your own Read more »