Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that is similar to the uterine lining, grows somewhere else in the body. Here are some symptoms of endometriosis Procedure for Treating Endometriosis At our practice, we use laparoscopy to treat endometriosis. Our specialist will advise you not to eat or drink for at …

As with any doctor visit, your fertility specialist will welcome you with a friendly smile and understanding of the stress you may be experiencing.  After a few questions and learning more about you and your partners medical history, your specialist will perform the following: After your specialist has the results of your fertility assessment, she …

Women choose oocyte cryopreservation for both medical and social reasons. Some women may want to delay childbearing for later in their lives. Others may have a family history of early menopause. Some women may be going into the military, and want to preserve their eggs before deploying. There are also women who freeze their eggs …

Ovulation is a critical topic in female fertility. Ovulation must occur before conception or pregnancy happens. Women who have irregular or absent ovulation (anovulation) find it difficult to conceive. But with ovulation induction, their chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby is enhanced.  What is Ovulation Induction?  Ovulation induction refers to the process …

Determining the cause of infertility is a journey that can lead to answers and possible solutions.  However, there are common questions when deciding whether or not to seek help by starting with a fertility assessment, including: What steps are involved in the fertility assessment? After a few questions and learning more about you and your …

There are several fertility treatments that can help improve your chances of conceiving a baby. However, getting a personalized treatment is usually the most effective. For your personalized fertility treatments near me in Laguna Hills, CA, Banafsheh Kashani, MD, is the ideal practice to turn to. We specialize in helping patients encountering infertility problems and …

The IUI or Intrauterine insemination is a simple process. The cleaned semen is transferred into the uterus via a thin catheter. This process is done during the ovulation season to maximize the potential of conception. Reasons for Intrauterine Insemination The IUI process is applied in several fertility treatment practices, but some of the reasons why …

Genetic carrier screening is a type of genetic testing that determines if prospective parents are carriers of certain heritable genetic diseases. In simple words, it lets future parents determine if they have any disease they are likely to pass down to their offspring.  Currently, genetic carrier screening is of three different types, including: Who Needs …

Pregnancy loss is a significant negative life event and the repetitive nature of RPL may intensify the grief experienced. So it’s important to consider the psychosocial needs of couples faced with RPL, even as they try to carry the next pregnancy to term.  Each case of RPL is unique, with certain underlying factors that may …

Generally, infertility is the inability to conceive despite having unprotected sex at the right time frame and conditions. Infertility may result from any of the steps for pregnancy to occur. The steps expected for pregnancy to occur range from a woman’s body releasing an egg from one of her ovaries to meet sperm released by …