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Patients of fertility clinics often find themselves learning about many new policies, procedures and treatments at once, which can often be overwhelming. In fact, some of the new terminologies can even sound frightening. However, when patients hear the term “shutdown” during... Continue reading

Recent and on-going advancements within the medical community have provided new opportunities for physicians to assist fertility patients in a multitude of ways. One very recent technological advancement is the newly-introduced ZyMot microfluidic sperm selection device. Launched last year, the ZyMot device is a new, FDA-approved, groundbreaking technology that helps... Continue reading

For those who wish to conceive and start a family, especially patients dealing with infertility, it’s always helpful to learn about the benefits of certain vitamins and supplements that are known to have positive impact on fertility. One such supplement is CoQ10, which is used to boost fertility in both... Continue reading

True friendships can be invaluable to patients undergoing fertility treatments, and the overall shared experience can often result in strengthening these essential bonds. Recently, two Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-area friends created a special and heartfelt way to honor those who are struggling with infertility issues. Over the past year, Monica Brodovsky, a... Continue reading

Today, anyone with a smartphone or computer knows that podcasts are just about everywhere. Nearly every news program offers a podcast, and many experts use this medium to connect with their audience members. In fact, it’s not unusual for people to have a number of episodes (on any variety of... Continue reading

In today’s modern world, there are many scientific and medical advancements being introduced on a regular basis. Patients experiencing infertility now have access to an optional treatment, called INVOCELL. Physicians at Main Line Fertility in Philadelphia offer this new technology to some patients as they strive to provide the best... Continue reading

When patients begin their fertility journey, most quickly learn there are a variety of treatment options available, and a number of those were developed to augment the traditional IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). One of these innovative treatments is called ICSI (or Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection), which is an assisted reproductive... Continue reading

Popular food and travel blogger Kit Graham founded her blog, The Kittchen (thekittchen.com) nearly eight years ago. As the name suggests, her main focus over the years has been food, restaurants, and culinary tips with some travel and adventures mixed in. However, her many devoted fans and followers had no... Continue reading

In the summer of 2009, at the age of 30, Beth Anne Gallagher was thinking about starting a family and planning for a future with children. Unfortunately, her life would take an unexpected turn: She was diagnosed with breast cancer and immediately learned that surgery was necessary. The timing was... Continue reading

For many people, Mother’s Day is filled with joy and happiness, as families gather to celebrate the occasion. On this holiday, it often seems that every woman is a mother and every family is happy. For many others, Mother’s Day can be an emotional rollercoaster, and it can be especially... Continue reading