According to the World Health Organization, for couples aged 35 or younger, infertility is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.” For couples older than 35 years old, it is diagnosed after 6 months of having unprotected, well-timed intercourse.

Infertility can be caused by one or more factors for both men and women. It is important to recognize the signs of when a couple should take the first steps to see a doctor to learn about their options. 

Neway Fertility provides safe and reliable storage for reproductive tissues

NEW YORK, March 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, two US fertility clinics have experienced failure of their storage tanks, compromising thousands of eggs and embryos. This has sparked national headlines and created a national conversation surrounding the safety of frozen reproductive tissue.  As a result, Neway Fertility, a leading fertility clinic in New York and member of the international Maria Fertility Network, has received many patient inquiries about what we do to ensure the safety of their reproductive tissue.

Endometriosis is a complicated health issue. Over 10% of women worldwide have endometriosis. It is a condition where the uterine lining, or endometrium, is found outside of the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes or ovaries. Endometriosis causes different symptoms. A woman can suffer from mild to severe pelvic pain. But endometriosis does not just affect a woman’s lifestyle, but also those who care for her.

So, what can you do if you have a loved one who is diagnosed with endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a complicated condition where the uterine lining, or endometrium, is found outside of the uterus. The main symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain before, during, or after a woman’s period. Although there is no known cure for this condition, there are different ways to manage these symptoms. 

Endometriosis can be extremely painful, and it’s more common than most people realize. Approximately one in 10 women have endometriosis. It effects women between 15 to 44 years old, but much common among women in their 30s and 40s. It currently effects of 176 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility. 

Since March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, let’s start by understanding what endometriosis is.

Hyperthyroidism is the condition where the body produces a low amount of thyroid hormone, whereas hypothyroidism is when the body overproduces thyroid hormone. Overt hyper- or hypothyroidism in women can affect fertility.

Prior to starting their infertility treatment, female patients at Neway Fertility will be tested for thyroid disease.

IVM stands for “in vitro maturation,” not to be confused with IVF or “in vitro fertilization”, though both have some things in common and the same aim of facilitating a successful pregnancy.  IVM might best be described as a milder, gentler form of IVF which involves harvesting eggs from naturally developing or minimally stimulated follicles and allowing them to mature in vitro (outside of the body in a controlled laboratory setting) until ready for fertilization with sperm. 

Soy products are extremely popular and can be found just about anywhere.  There are a number of reasons why this plant bases protein is a healthy food choice.  Eating soy has a multitude of  benefits: lowering the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, and even minimize symptoms of menopause. So why would this be something that we need to be concerned about when planning to conceive a child?

So what’s the deal with wheatgrass?  Usually seen served juiced with a slice of fruit, this superfood packs a powerful punch for your health and will likely make a big difference when it comes to your fertility.  For starters, any green vegetable that we eat is high in alkaline.  High alkaline foods help balance our pH levels and wheatgrass is a front runner for the alkalizing effect is has on our bodies.

It’s no secret that over time the number of eggs women produce decreases with age.  What you may not realize is the quality of the eggs that we produce are not exclusively related to our age.  What we eat, the amount of stress we endure and exposure to pollution in the environment also affects our egg quality and reproduction.