Leslie Oldham’s thoughts – Women’s health and fertility are closely intertwined
Some people may think of women’s health and fertility as two separate topics. However, Leslie Oldham, the nurse practitioner at our Los Angeles fertility center, knows this is far from the truth. “So many women’s health issues can contribute to infertility, just as many causes of infertility can cause health issues in women.
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Get a healthy start with health tips to promote fertility
For many couples, simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in their ability to get pregnant, either on their own or with fertility treatment. That’s why your Los Angeles fertility specialist is likely to ask a lot of questions about diet, exercise and other factors,
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Ovarian reserve testing is the best way to be proactive about your fertility
If you’re like many women, you’re wondering if you really need to know specific details about your fertility. You’re probably thinking, “I’ll try to get pregnant on my own, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll visit USC Fertility.” That’s not a terrible idea,
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For pregnancy success, avoid these things when trying to conceive
Eat a balanced diet, take folic acid and maintain a healthy body weight. The fertility specialists at USC know that you’ve heard a lot about what you should do when you’re trying to get pregnant. However, our Los Angeles fertility clinic wants you to know that there are also some things to avoid when trying to conceive.
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You may have heard that after IVF you are more likely to have a boy. There is some truth to that. During an IVF cycle, the embryos are cultured for a few days in the laboratory before they are transferred back into the woman’s uterus. The day of transfer is not set in stone, and you can put the embryos back any time between the 2nd and 5th day without comprising pregnancy rates.
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6 tips for optimizing natural fertility
If you are having problems getting pregnant, are you doing everything you can to ensure you are optimizing natural fertility?
As faculty members at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, the board certified fertility experts at USC Fertility generate groundbreaking research in the field of fertility and reproductive medicine.
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