Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of mothers and express gratitude to the women who have raised us. This special day dates back to the 1850s and wasn’t always a day centered on heartfelt cards, bouquets, brunches, and gifting. History of Mother’s Day The idea of Mother’s Day began when women in…
April 27, 2022
The Truth About Assisted Hatching
The number of couples struggling with fertility issues is larger than you think—as many as 15% of couples. Certain fertility treatments, like IVF and assisted hatching, offer hope and provide alternatives that can increase the likelihood of successful conception. If you’re considering IVF and your doctor has suggested assisted hatching, you may have heard that…
March 22, 2022
The Complete Guide to the IVF Process
IVF or in-vitro fertilization is a medical process where sperm is fertilized in a lab instead of inside the body. During IVF, the sperm and egg are mixed and incubated in a lab with the resulting embryos inserted into the woman’s uterus. IVF is a common solution for those struggling or unable to conceive and…
While deciding to become an egg donor is an incredibly rewarding choice, it’s important to fully understand the potential egg donation side effects involved. To briefly summarize the egg donation process, screening typically takes place to determine if the donor is suitable. Once accepted, a donor will undergo a series of tests that involve ultrasound…
March 1, 2022
Fighting the Stigma of an ICSI Procedure
There’s no denying a stigma exists around male infertility. If you or someone you know is struggling with male factor infertility, they should know that they aren’t alone and that it’s far more common than they might think. About 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive, and 40-50% of infertility cases are related to male…
For those looking for a sperm donor in Arizona, look no further. At Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility in Tucson, AZ, we help walk our patients through the process of selecting a sperm donor. Using a sperm donor is a great option for single women, lesbian couples, or couples with a male partner…
January 24, 2022
Should I Freeze My Eggs?
Egg freezing is a process that preserves a woman’s ability to get pregnant in the future. It provides many women an alternative for conceiving a child. On a basic level, it involves retrieving mature eggs from a woman’s uterus and storing them for later use. In the future, the frozen egg can be fertilized and…
Over 6 million people across the U.S. struggle to conceive each year. Fortunately, fertility treatments can help aspiring parents make their dreams of parenthood a reality. Two popular options are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). People often confuse the two, but an easy way to keep them clearly defined in your mind…
December 22, 2021
3 Ways We Keep Our Arizona Fertility Clinic Affordable and Approachable
Fertility treatments and consultation can make a huge difference in guiding you on your journey to conceiving, but they aren’t always the most accessible or affordable services. No matter your fertility journey, At Arizona Fertility Clinic, we want you to know that you are not alone and it is our priority to help you have…
Surrogacy can be immensely rewarding for many women who choose to be surrogates. Giving the joy of a newborn child to a couple who were unable to conceive on their own is a priceless gift of immeasurable value. Any pregnancy can be an emotional journey with highs and lows. However, surrogacy, whether gestational or traditional,…