April is National Infertility Awareness Week and World Infertility Awareness Month

April is National Infertility Awareness Week and World Infertility Awareness Month, and it is important to recognize the significant impact infertility has on individuals and couples across not only in the U.S. but around the world. It affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples in the United States, and an estimated 1 in 6 people affected by infertility globally, asserts... read more »

March Is Endometriosis Awareness Month and Our Fertility Center Can Help You!

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, and our fertility team is here for it. Endometriosis is a female inflammatory condition where the endometrial tissue (inner lining of the uterus) grows outside of your uterus or womb. Did you know...as many as 1 in 10 women struggle with endometriosis, which often leads to infertility? Symptoms of Endometriosis Heavy, painful periods Irregular... read more »

What You Should Know About Your Cervical Health and Fertility As the New Year Begins

When it comes to a woman's fertility/infertility, cervical health can have a direct impact on the outcome. This month, our Idaho Fertility Center blog will be about all things cervical and how it can affect your fertility. The cervix is the part of your reproductive system that connects your vagina to your uterus. This channel is a vital part of your... read more »

Giving Your Partner and Yourself the Gift of Communication – How To Talk About Infertility

It's the end of the year, and if you have been trying to conceive naturally you are likely tired of the unmet expectations, the endless tracking and peeing on a stick without getting the results you want. But you are also not alone, as 1 in 8 couples struggle to get pregnant. Experts recommend seeing an infertility specialist if you... read more »

What You Need To Know About Age-Related Infertility in Men and Women When Trying To Conceive

When we age, our bodies change as do our abilities, and this is just as true with fertility. Being able to conceive gets harder because of the biological changes that naturally arise with age. For women between 30 to 35, there is a steeper decline in pregnancy and increased odds of having a miscarriage. With age comes diminished ovulation cycles... read more »

The Month of May Can Be Hard for Women Struggling With Infertility

Mother's Day can be hard on women everywhere, whether it's comparing ourselves with others' parenting skills or having lost a child to infertility. Mother's Day can be painful or joyful or something in between. Instead of celebrating this lovely Sunday get-together with family, you might be one of the 6.1 million women in the United States who struggle to conceive... read more »

Observing National Infertility Awareness Week Can Help You Navigate Your Own Infertility

April is in full swing and that means that National Infertility Awareness Week, NIAW, is right around the corner (April 24-30). Founded in 1989 by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association in 1989 is a movement whose mission is to empower you and change the not-always-open conversation around infertility.  Infertility Can Happen to Anyone Infertility can happen to anyone, no matter... read more »

Coronavirus Concerns: Our commitment to your health and safety

  March 2022 Effective Wednesday March 2, We will follow the updated CDC guidance on masking. In areas (designated by county) where Covid transmission is low or moderate, masks will be optional in our clinics. In areas where covid transmission is high, masks will be required in our clinics. To find your county, use the CDC search tool https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html  ... read more »

Begin your Fertility Journey: What to Expect At Your Infertility Workup

Today we're going to cover a little bit about what your basic infertility workup looks like and what you can expect at your consultation appointment with your physician.  You may begin by seeing your physician on day one, but  more commonly, we are scheduling a preliminary appointment with our Physician Assistant.  Regardless, you can expect the focus of your infertility... read more »

Do You Understand the Connection Between Your Biological Clock and Fertility?

November is a beautiful time. The outdoors are bathed in fall colors, we thank all our veterans and look forward to good food and company as Thanksgiving approaches. It is also the month that we go back to standard time by moving our clocks back an hour. When this bi-annual time change kicks in, you may notice that it's harder... read more »