Long before dating apps, bodies were already performing subtle evaluations shaped by evolution, chemistry, and reproduction. Many people have heard that scent plays a role in attraction. That certain preferences peak around ovulation. Humans, like other mammals, may respond to cues they cannot consciously detect. What few people realize is how deeply these biological processes […]
Trying to conceive can be an overwhelming task, but you are not alone! We are sharing some of our top recommendations from within the industry to help put an action plan together for yourself and improve your chances of pregnancy. Tracking Your Ovulation If you’re not already doing this, grabbing an ovulation prediction kit is […]
Pregnancy care and even postpartum care is something that is often in the spotlight, but what about preconception care? For those trying to conceive is there anything that can be done to prepare your body for pregnancy? We reached out to one of our favorite Reproductive Endocrinologists, and an expert in reproductive health, Dr. Ellen […]
May 20 was Federal Advocacy Day, an annual one-day event on which the fertility community organizes to educate Members of Congress about important legislation pertaining to infertility patients. The event was created by RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, a patient advocacy organization and an excellent resource for those seeking information or guidance about infertility issues. […]
The results of the largest study to date analyzing connections between diet and testicular health were recently released. It found that men who ate a typical Western diet of processed foods high in sugar and fat produced significantly fewer sperm per ejaculation than those with a healthier, more balanced diet that included fruit, vegetables, nuts, […]
Hello, this is Rachael Banda, donor coordinator for European Sperm BankUSA, and I am writing you from the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS) 2012 conference in sunnyPalm Springs,California. The conference began with all the physicians/clinicians moving around, collecting loads of information being presented at the meeting. Early on in the first day, I was able […]
