Overlake Reproductive Health is proud to partner with Progyny, Inc., a leading benefit management company specializing in fertility and family building solutions in the United States. As a Progyny network provider, we accept the all-inclusive Progyny fertility benefit and have for years. Progyny’s mission is to make anyone’s dream of parenthood come true through a… Read More
Should Men Take a Prenatal?
Yes. A daily vitamin is a good idea for almost everybody. Just be aware men and women have different needs, so sharing prenatal vitamins will not work. And it takes about 2.5 to 3 months to produce healthier sperm, so the sooner you start, the better. Men provide 50% of the embryo’s DNA so it… Read More
When to Switch from an OB/GYN to a Fertility Specialist
It’s natural to start your fertility journey at your OB/GYN’s office. They may well be a long-time advisor for many of your health issues. But your fertility window is a real time limit, especially when it comes to using your own eggs and having a biologically related child. It may be up to you to… Read More
Overcoming Recurring Pregnancy Loss
If you’ve had two miscarriages in a row, don’t wait for a third. About 1 in 4, or 10-20%, of pregnancies will end in miscarriage. So, while they are not unusual, if you are trying to conceive, you should make an appointment with a fertility specialist to rule out certain factors that can cause multiple… Read More
Tips for Coping with Mother’s Day When You’re Struggling with Infertility
For most people, Mother’s Day is just another capitalist driven holiday when jewelry and flower business rake in extra dough. But for those of us struggling with infertility, it can feel like gasoline added to the fire. Tear jerking ads of adoring children honoring their precious mothers fill the airwaves and commercial spots. And our… Read More
Earth Day and Fertility Reflections
Years ago, when my husband and I had trouble conceiving, I wondered was it the earth somehow responding to over population? Who, I wondered, was I to fight against what seemed like nature’s decision for us not to reproduce? But after multiple early miscarriages, failed IUI treatments and at last a successful IVF that yielded… Read More
