Endometriosis Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone, and There Is Treatment for Your Monthly Pain and Infertility!

March may be March Madness and St, Patrick's day but it is also Endometriosis Awareness Month around the globe. Did you know that endometriosis impacts about 1 out of every 10 women in the U.S. alone? This means that, for every woman you know, including friends, family member, co-worker or acquaintance, it is likely that at least one of those... read more »

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Practicing Wellness Goes Hand-In-Hand With Improving Your Fertility Potential

Practicing wellness is a vital component of improving your fertility potential for 2020. Our Idaho Fertility Center team has what you need to help you reach your fertility goals. We have helped many families grow, feel hope and achieve their dreams. Our dedicated team is thrilled to assist you by supporting your efforts to focus on your physical and mental... read more »

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Navigate Your Fertility Journey Successfully During the Stressful Holiday Season With These Emotional Coping Strategies

The holidays typically evoke visions of cheer and joy this time of year, but the truth is, it's also often highly stressful. There's so much to do; decorating, baking, entertaining, traveling, finishing work projects and shopping! If on top of that you are also dealing with the struggles of infertility, it can all suddenly feel too much and leave you... read more »

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Journey to Motherhood

by Kirsten McLennan “Would you like to hold him?” These were the words we had been aching to hear for years. On July 5th at 11:49A.M., our beautiful son Spencer was born. It had been a long journey. And like most things worth fighting for, it had been a hard one. Ryan and I married in 2011 and always wanted... read more »

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Sisters Through Motherhood

by Leigha Harris A 2 a.m. Skype call, followed by a comment to my husband, "This is going to be hard, but I know we are meant to do it". I could feel this would take us on a journey like no other we had been through together. At the time I had no idea how right I was. You... read more »

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The Magic That Happens When a Sperm Meets an Egg and the Sparks Fly

If you are on a fertility journey to start or expand your family, you know how special it is when conception takes place. Did you know... -There are about 40 million to 1.2 billion sperm cells released with every ejaculation, yet only around 2 million of these persistent swimmers actually reach the cervix. According to https://www.livescience.com/32437-why-are-250-million-sperm-cells-released-during-sex.html -For the 2 million... read more »

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October’s National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Unites Parents Around the World Who Have Lost a Pregnancy or Infant

Losing a child is one of the most devasting, emotional experiences a parent can have. Around 90,000 infants die before the age of one, and over 10 percent of known pregnancies come to a sudden end due to miscarriage. To support those who have lost a child, whether through miscarriage, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), stillbirth or sudden death of... read more »

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PCOS Awareness: Get the Help You Need for This Serious Medical Condition

For women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) life can be challenging. A common medical condition, it can run in your family line and involves an imbalance in your hormones that affects your metabolism and reproductive system. Close to 7 million women around the United States have issues with PCOS. It is responsible for being the major cause of women's... read more »

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How Male Factor Infertility Can Affect Conception

When it comes to fertility issues, one of the factors that often arises is male factor infertility. This involves issues around healthy sperm that can't reach or fertilize the egg. Male factor infertility can encompass problems with either the production of sperm or with the sperm reaching the egg. In fact, around 1/3 to 1/2 of infertility problems center around... read more »

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Fertility Acronyms to Help You on Your Journey to Parenthood

When it comes to your fertility journey, it is both unique to your personal situation while also being relatable to those who are on a similar journey. At the Idaho Fertility Center, the goal of our experienced and compassionate team is to make your experience as comfortable and informative as possible. You can rest assured that you are in good... read more »

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