How Vaginal Dryness Can Affect Fertility

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How Vaginal Dryness Can Affect Fertility

When trying to conceive, cervical mucus is necessary because it is needed to help sperm survive and swim from the cervix into the uterus, and then eventually through the fallopian tubes. Not having the correct amount of cervical mucus during sex can be painful and cause added stress for couples, especially when trying to conceive.…. read more

3 Post-35 Pregnancy Myths Exposed

Are you over the age of 35 and facing infertility challenges? The North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM) has supported couples in North Carolina and along the East Coast with advanced reproductive techniques since its founding. NCCRM was established to help couples who dream of having a child, regardless of their challenges. At NCCRM…. read more

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Facts & Treatment Options

According to Very Well Family, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs, occurring when bacteria travel through the cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes. Very rarely does PID lead to death. More commonly, PID can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, tubal or ovarian abscesses, adhesions, peritonitis, and perihepatitis.…. read more

Why Would A Patient Get A Sonohysterogram?

A sonohysterogram at The North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM) is a type of ultrasound that evaluates the inside of a woman’s uterus. This test is typically performed when doing fertility testing, right before IVF, or if a patient has symptoms of a possible uterine abnormality. During a sonohysterography at NCCRM Fertility Center Cary,…. read more

What is Azoospermia?

Azoospermia is a condition where there is no sperm in a man’s semen after an orgasm. This condition affects about 1 in 100 of the general population and up to 1 in 10 men with fertility problems. Even though it isn’t very common, it is a severe form of male infertility that could potentially prevent…. read more

Fertility & COVID-19

The current pandemic has caused a halt in various aspects of our lives including fertility. Many fertility clinics Raleigh NC are suspending fertility treatments for safety reasons and we know this can be extremely frustrating. However, with more time at home, let’s use it as a time of investment and preparation for a future pregnancy.…. read more

Therapies for Fertility & Stress

Therapy comes in different forms, from yoga to deep conversations. Infertility causes excess amounts of stress which can lead to depression and anxiety. Therapy can improve overall emotional well-being and studies show improved pregnancy rates for couples in mind-body therapy. Mind-body therapy can specifically help in coping with stress from infertility and the treatments associated.…. read more

Symptoms & Treatment of Blocked Fallopian Tubes

The fallopian tube is the canal to a woman’s eggs and up to 30 percent of infertility is caused by a blockage of one or both tubes. Fertilization occurs when the egg is released from the ovary into the uterus. However, if one or both fallopian tubes are blocked then the egg cannot fertilize causing…. read more

Realistic Goals When Trying to Conceive

If you are trying to get pregnant or are struggling with infertility, having resolutions can help guide you to cope better and even improve your health while boosting fertility. Don’t focus on all your resolutions at once; you may end up feeling overwhelmed. Focus on one at a time, perhaps one resolution per month, or…. read more

Why Should You Keep a Fertility Calendar?

When you are trying to conceive, it is never a bad idea to keep a fertility calendar so you can be aware of your most fertile days, and your calendar can be as simple or as in-depth as you’d like. If you keep track of your body basal temperature, which is your body’s temperature at…. read more

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