Endometrial Receptivity Analysis

Endometrial Receptivity Analysis

What is an Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA)?  In the field of fertility treatment, the term ERA stands for Endometrial Receptivity Analysis. It is a genetic test in which a small sample of a woman’s endometrial tissue is taken to assess if her endometrial...
“40 Minutes of Hope” – G.’s story of hope

“40 Minutes of Hope” – G.’s story of hope

          This edition of “40 Minutes of Hope” is in writing due to my guest’s preference to remain anonymous. G. has graciously agreed to share her story and we did the interview in writing. This is yet another heroic woman that has overcome quite a few fertility...
“40 Minutes of Hope” – M.’s story of hope

“40 Minutes of Hope” – M.’s story of hope

April 18-24, 2021 is National Infertility Awareness week.  I could not think of a better message to all the women, men and couples struggling with infertility than sharing another story of hope.    This edition of “40 Minutes of Hope” is different due to my...
Caffeine

Caffeine

Caffeine is a psycho active substance that alters brain action and, through affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA), it impacts your fertility. Caffeine can impact the female reproductive hormones in such way as to inhibit ovulation or cause irregular...
Phthalates

Phthalates

Phthalates are esters added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. They are also added to make fragrances last longer. In every day life, we are exposed to an overdose of phthalates — starting with the kitchen where we use plastic to store food for...
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