Dealing with the stresses of regular life can be tough enough. To have to deal with the pressures of infertility on top of that can be even harder. Feelings of isolation and frustration can occur, and questions from well-meaning friends and family like, “So when are you having a family” just make matters worse. In … Continued

IVF is a medical procedure that can help a woman become pregnant if she is suffering from infertility due to many different causes. IVF – in vitro fertilization – is the process of removing a woman’s egg and then fertilizing it in a laboratory dish with a man’s sperm. In Vitro means outside of the … Continued

Treating Ovarian Cysts An ovarian cyst is a 2 cm or larger accumulation of fluid within an ovary that is surrounded by a very thin lining. These cysts can range from the size of a pea to larger than an orange. Ovarian cysts cause pain and bleeding and, in cases of an enlarged cyst, it … Continued

Financial concerns are one of the primary reasons couples are apprehensive about fertility treatment. Because fertility treatments are often not covered by insurance, many couples worry that they will have to address both the financial and emotional aspects of unsuccessful treatment. Guaranteed IVF success programs provide couples with the assurance that they can proceed with … Continued

Fertility treatment comes with some degree of uncertainty. Although fertility treatment has been used for decades to help couples become pregnant, it does not have a 100% success rate. Therefore, couples, particularly those without insurance coverage for fertility treatment, must consider the financial implications of an unsuccessful cycle. It’s common to wonder where a couple … Continued

Infertility is a condition that affects 1 in 8 of all Americans. While it’s a real problem, it’s not an insurmountable one. If you’re undergoing treatment, your fertility specialist has undoubtedly provided some lifestyle recommendations to help enhance the process. The good news is that those recommendations will also, in general, help you live a … Continued

If you and your partner are trying to conceive, you’ve probably gotten the lecture. Maybe you’re looking at fertility treatments or you’re currently working with a specialist. Whether it’s a medical professional, friends, or family, someone somewhere is giving you a list of things not to do. While we can get behind things like quitting … Continued

When couples come to Kofinas Fertility Group seeking infertility treatment, the first thing we typically ask them to do is complete baseline fertility testing. For women, this usually involves an ovulatory function evaluation, and for men, we recommend semen analysis. Using a single sample of ejaculate from a male, we’re able to learn a lot about … Continued

When we talk about infertility, many of us think that the issue lies with the woman. But the fact is, men have an equally important part to play. Up to a fifth of men have a low sperm count, which is defined as having roughly less than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Plus, … Continued

It is wise to seek information about the common costs associated with IVF treatments because, as a patient, one must have a clear understanding of the financial commitment that will be made prior to beginning the process. IVF Treatments are State of the Art Medical Procedures IVF treatment involves expertise from highly trained medical professionals … Continued