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Male infertility caused due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices, and other factors can play a role in causing male infertility.
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🍽️ Eating for optimal fertility is easy if you know what to nosh on…and what to avoid.
Trans fats can raise your LDL cholesterol and lower your HDL cholesterol, which can affect ovulation. Foods high in trans fats include:
*Shortening
*Fried foods like doughnuts, French fries and fried chicken
*Refrigerated dough, like rolls and biscuits
*Baked goods like pies, cookies and cakes
*Stick margarine
You are what you eat so make wise choices and see the difference it makes!
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I have one fallopian tube. Is it possible for me to get pregnant?
Yes! You may have had pelvic surgery for an infection, a tumor or past ectopic pregnancy. Or you may have been born with one tube. In any case, you will still be able to get pregnant with one tube as long as:
*You have a monthly menstrual cycle and ovulate
*Your fallopian tube is healthy
*You have a functioning ovary
If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
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Ovarian cancer is known as a silent killer. In many cases, any symptoms that come up are common and occur at a more advanced stage of the disease.
The most common symptoms of early-stage ovarian cancer tend to be things that aren’t necessarily red-flagged, like:
*Frequent urination
*Stomach pain
*Feeling full quickly after eating
*Bloating
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing early symptoms and keeping an open dialogue with your doctor is important, as well as raising awareness with your friends and family.
⚠️ We are open and seeing patients. Call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
True or false: Medications can’t affect fertility.
😷 False. A prescription drug can have an impact on your fertility. So can over the counter medications. Make sure to tell your fertility expert any medication that you take so they can be factored into your plan to conceive. A woman’s menstrual cycle is controlled by the interaction between the brain, uterus and ovaries so anything that could disrupt this communication could impact ovulation and hamper conception. Even if you think something you take isn’t relevant, it’s best to share all information so your doctor can get the big picture.
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Fertility treatments often include medications that help with hormones and ovulation, sometimes combined with minor surgical procedures.
Here are two of the most common fertility treatments:
Intrauterine insemination (IUI):
Healthy sperm is collected and inserted directly into your uterus when you’re ovulating.
In vitro fertilization (IVF):
Eggs are taken from your ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab, where they develop into embryos. Then a doctor puts the embryos into your uterus.
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True or false: you are only fertile on the day of ovulation.
False. A woman is most fertile the three days leading up to and including the day of ovulation. For a woman with a 28 day cycle, this window would fall in days 11-14. If someone has a 35 day cycle, the fertile window will fall normally in days 18-22.
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What is LPD?
A Luteal Phase Defect or LPD is simply an abnormality in the endometrial development. The luteal phase is a woman’s menstrual cycle. During the luteal phase, the production of hormone secretions like progesterone and estrogen increase. Normally during LPD, secretion of progesterone by the ovary is less than normal or the endometrium isn’t responding to the normal stimulation of progesterone. LPD impacts fertility.
If you have questions about your fertility, call us at (631) 638-4600 to make an appointment today.
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If you’re a “poor responder,” don’t worry. There’s hope.
Typically, a poor responder is someone whose ovaries and the body does not respond to fertility medications. There are some treatments for a poor response to ovarian stimulation that are commonly recommended including:
☑️ Modifying stimulation cycle medications
☑️ Changing the pituitary down-regulation protocols
☑️ Advanced lab techniques
☑️ Using adjuvant therapy
Call us at (631) 638-4600 to make an appointment. We would love to be your partner for fertility treatments.
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What tests are used to determine what issues are impacting a man’s fertility?
☑️ Testicular biopsy to identify abnormalities and to retrieve sperm to use with assisted reproductive techniques.
☑️ Genetic testing to determine if there is a genetic defect causing infertility.
☑️ Semen analysis is executed in the lab.
☑️ Hormone testing via a blood test to look at testosterone and other male hormones.
☑️ Imaging studies like a scrotal ultrasound or test of the vas deferens may be performed.
Call us to find out more about testing to help pinpoint the causes of infertility at (631) 638-4600.
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True or false: women should avoid pregnancy for three months after discontinuing birth control pills?
False. There’s no reason to wait to try to get pregnant after discontinuing birth control pills. Most women start ovulating again about two weeks after taking the last pill.
Call us today at (631) 638-4600 to learn more facts about fertility and to make a plan for your future.
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Infertility is a man's problem too. Here is a list of things that can affect a man's fertility:
• History of prostatitis, genital infection or sexually transmitted diseases
• Exposure to hazards on the job or to toxic substances. These include radiation, radioactivity, welding and many chemicals. Toxic chemicals include lead, ethylene dibromine and vinyl chloride.
• Cigarette or marijuana smoke
• Heavy alcohol drinking
• Exposure of the genitals to high temperatures
• Hernia repair
• Undescended testicles
• Prescription medicine. These include opioid-like medicines that affect the central nervous system. An example is medicines to treat mental illness.
• Mumps after puberty
• A genetic problem or a problem that was present at birth (congenital)
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What can cause a short period?
📅 There are many reasons. One is an anovulatory cycle, which is when your ovaries do not release an egg. This is most common in women who are in perimenopause. Without an egg being released, a period can become irregular. Changes in your cycle can make fertility more challenging, so it is worth looking into if it becomes a regular issue.
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/9YVYAd4 .
Call (631) 638-4600 to make an appointment if you have pain, if your cycle suddenly becomes shorter, or if you are trying to get pregnant.
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. One in four women will experience child or infant loss, including stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS or the death of a newborn. Going through a loss of this magnitude can be overwhelming and many parents feel alone as they grieve.
💔 This month, take the opportunity to reach out to friends or loved ones who have suffered the loss of an infant or pregnancy. Just letting someone know that you’re thinking of them can make all the difference.
At Island Fertility, we are here for you during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month as well as the rest of the year. Call us at (631) 638-4600 to make an appointment anytime.
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According to studies, depending on the age group you may not need to be worried if you do not get pregnant immediately. Here is a guide on how long you should wait to visit the doctor:
✔️ If you're under 35 and healthy: Wait a year. Believe it or not, it can take a normal young couple up to 12 months to get pregnant.
✔️ If you're over 35: Wait six months. After 35, a woman is labeled advanced maternal age. Even though that term makes us cringe... I mean, who says 35 years is old??? The chances of conceiving start dipping around that age.
✔️ If you're over 40: Right away. After 40, a woman's eggs drop in quality as well as quantity, so not only are the chances of conceiving fewer, but the risk for miscarriage is greater.
Again these are guidelines, so ensure you consult your doctor if you are concerned.
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Am I more likely to experience a miscarriage if I’ve had one?
💔 No. Miscarriage or the loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks, affects as many as 1 in 4 women. It can be caused by a host of things like anatomy issues, chronic illnesses like unmanaged diabetes, underlying hormonal imbalances or commonly by a chance abnormality in chromosomes.
Having more than one miscarriage isn’t common, happening to 2-3% of couples. For anyone who has suffered recurrent miscarriages, fertility testing can help identify a cause and treatment plan.
Call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment and begin the process of conception.
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☝️ What is unexplained infertility?
When fertility specialists have used their expertise and testing tools to determine why a person is experiencing problems conceiving but cannot come up with a clearly defined exact cause of infertility. The diagnosis of unexplained infertility is only used when all other diagnoses have been explored. Even without a label of exactly why you’re experiencing issues, there are treatment options available and you can conceive a healthy pregnancy.
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Approximately 13 out of 100 couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility. The emotional ups and downs that impact relationships can be difficult to navigate. There are some things you can do to help deal with the emotional trauma of infertility including:
Finding joy in the simple things. As dealing with infertility can dominate your life, you may find it difficult to stop thinking about it. Try to celebrate the little things. Try out a new hobby, listen to new music or take an online class. Do something to find happiness in an uncertain time.
Read more things you can do to cope with the trauma of infertility here: https://loom.ly/t25wLps
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A procedure in which fertility medications are used to stimulate the release of one or more eggs from the ovary is called ovulation induction.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is used in conjunction with ovulation induction to achieve pregnancy. IUI entails placing washed, concentrated sperm directly into a woman’s uterus via a small catheter.
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Testing is essential to get to the crux of any issue. That is especially true in the specialization of fertility.
We offer a full range of diagnostic testing, most of it done in house. Many tests are non-invasive or minimally invasive and are covered by insurance.
Common testing we offer includes:
✅ Uterine imaging: saline is placed in the uterus via a catheter, then viewed through a sonogram.
✅ Ovarian function testing: during a specific time in your menstrual cycle, this blood test and sonogram are performed.
✅ Fallopian tube imaging: a visit to our on-site radiologist to complete contrast imaging of the fallopian tubes to determine if they are open or closed.
We are here to help with your fertility testing and plan. 📱 Call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
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🥚 Want to check on your egg reserve? Easy.
This is worthwhile, especially if you’re considering putting off getting pregnant for a few years. The simple blood test is done on day three of the menstrual cycle. This is the perfect time to discuss your fertility plans, including health factors, lifestyle choices and family history indicators…the things that can impact your ability to conceive.
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Planning ahead is always wise. We’re here to help you with yours.
We specialize in male fertility preservation. For patients with normal ejaculatory function, it is as easy as delivering a sperm sample for cryopreservation. In the case of patients with less than normal sperm concentration in their semen sample or ejaculatory dysfunction, fine needle biopsy or microsurgical biopsy of the testes can be used to obtain sperm for cryopreservation. Frozen sperm can stay in storage for years.
📱 To learn more about fertility preservation, call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
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What increases a woman’s risk of infertility?
Female fertility is known to decline with:
♦️ Age: A woman’s age impacts fertility as she will have a smaller number of eggs, eggs that are less healthy, and is likely to have health conditions that can cause fertility problems
♦️ Smoking
♦️ Excessive alcohol use
♦️ Extreme weight loss or gain
♦️ Excessive physical or emotional stress that results in absent periods or amenorrhea
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Did you know that many patients who seek fertility guidance actually don’t need invasive treatment to realize their dreams of being parents?
It is as simple as regulating the menstrual cycle of some patients to help them conceive naturally. Whether you’re having a rough time predicting your ovulation or need to learn more about your fertility window, we can help by managing your cycle so that you and your partner can conceive with timed intercourse.
When you’re ready to learn more about your fertility options, call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
🙋 Does age play a part in my fertility?
As many women are delaying conception to fulfill advanced education, start careers and settle into relationships, knowing the parameters of fertility at different ages is essential.
Did you know that women in their early to mid-30s still have a well-stocked egg supply of high-quality eggs but that they are about half as fertile as women in their 20s? One in five women in the United States will have their first child after age 35, but one in three couples will struggle with infertility.
Read more here: https://loom.ly/mQWfX-Q.
When you’re ready to learn more about your fertility options, call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
When a man has low chances of conception with his partner, it is deemed male infertility. There are many reasons for male infertility. It can be linked to semen quality or sexual function and include:
✅ Sperm count: The concentration or number of sperm cells in a given amount of semen
✅ Sperm motility: This is measured as the percentage of moving sperm cells in a sample of semen
✅ Testosterone levels: Low levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone, can be responsible for infertility
✅ Erectile dysfunction: The inability to develop or maintain an erection
✅ Libido: Someone’s desire to have sex Infertility causes vary and depend on lifestyle choices, general health, genetics, fitness, diseases and dietary contaminants.
Are you looking for answers concerning fertility? Call (631) 638-4600 today to schedule an appointment.
