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How long should it take to get pregnant? And when is it time to get a provider trained in restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) involved?

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April 29, 2025

What you should know about tubal factor infertility

Causes and treatment options

byElizabeth Wescott, PhD

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April 26, 2025

Fallopian tubes primer: Why we have them and what can go wrong

(and where conception actually happens!

byElizabeth Wescott, PhD

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April 12, 2025

What is metabolic syndrome and how can it affect fertility?

The good news: It's reversible

byMadison Ayers

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April 10, 2025

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: How do they affect male fertility?

What we know about BPA, phthalates, parabens

byMelayna Alicea

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February 20, 2025

How Dad’s preconception health impacts the placenta—and ultimately, his baby

The push and pull of maternal and paternal genes

byMadison Ayers

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December 31, 2024

What polar bears can tell us about why women have periods

Evolutionary biology has its reasons

byKristen Curran

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December 5, 2024

If you’re trying to conceive, should you banish seed oils from your kitchen?

And what to use instead

byRenee Walton

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November 5, 2024

What is DHEA and how does it impact fertility?

Could it help with infertility and miscarriage?

byCaitlin Estes

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October 29, 2024

Melatonin does more than promote good sleep

How it impacts fertility

byJaclyn Brown

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October 5, 2024

I got it from my Mama… and Daddy? How Dad’s gut microbiome affects baby

Research shows Dad, not Mom, drives placenta development

byElizabeth Wescott, PhD

May 28, 2024

Can low estrogen cause miscarriage?

The answer might surprise you!

byMelayna Alicea

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10 tips for your healthiest pregnancy with Type 2 Diabetes

You can do this!

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