Archive for January, 2012

Why Consider a Fertility Specialist?

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

If you had a heart problem, you wouldn’t see your family doctor. Yet, many couples don’t realize they need to see a fertility specialist, or reproductive endocrinologist (RE), until they have spent a great deal of time trying to conceive without any luck. With advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, an RE like Dr. Eva Littman has the expertise to help you achieve your end goal: a healthy baby.

Finding the Right Doctor

When you need help getting pregnant, it’s important to find a doctor and clinic you feel comfortable with because you spend a great deal of time working with the parties involved. In our Las Vegas fertility clinic, we understand how important this choice is. Consider the following points as you make your selection:

Proximity

Identifying the cause of your infertility and discovering the right treatment will require numerous visits, lab draws, and other testing. It may be a good idea to find a fertility clinic that is close to your office to save yourself some time.

Reputation

As you conduct your search, check out the success rates and general perception of any physician on your list. You might consider asking friends or co-workers if they have any recommendations.

Technology

The world of assisted reproductive technology continues to evolve. Talk with the doctors you are considering to find out if they keep up with the latest advances and work with a top-notch laboratory.

Attitude

Trying to get pregnant can take an emotional and physical toll. When you look at fertility specialists, make sure to interview potential candidates so that you can get a feel for the atmosphere of the clinic. You want a team that will empathize with your struggles and work diligently toward finding a solution.

Infertility can be a difficult process. Selecting the right doctor and clinic will help you feel confident in the journey that lies ahead.

Please visit www.lasvegasfertility.com for more information. Contact us to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Eva Littman in our Las Vegas fertility clinic.

Improving Your Odds of Conceiving in 2012

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

As the New Year gets started, it offers a time to look forward to the possibilities ahead. Struggling with infertility can be emotionally, physically, and financially trying. Taking this time to shift your perspective and create resolutions that help move you towards your goal of parenthood can give you a fresh start.

Making the Most of the New Year

Changing your attitude and taking positive steps can give you a sense of empowerment as you continue the journey to conceiving the child you desire. Consider implementing the following tips for 2012:

Reduce stress

No one enjoys dealing with infertility, but you can try to minimize the negative impact on your life, which may also increase your chances of getting pregnant. Relaxing through yoga, joining a support group, and leaning on close friends will enable you to concentrate on the positive in life.

Take time as a couple

While these suggestions may not directly impact the results of lab tests or in-vitro fertilization (IVF), they can have a definite affect on your relationship. Plan a weekend getaway, go see a funny movie, or find other ways to reconnect so that you can nurture the intimate connections you still share.

Explore all your options

While you may really want to experience the miracle of pregnancy or have a baby that shares your DNA, sometimes you need to consider other paths. Opening the door to possibilities such as donor egg, donor sperm, or a gestational carrier can bring you closer to holding your little miracle.

Keep the faith

Roughly 80 to 85 percent of couples struggling with infertility will conceive with the help of infertility treatment. That means the odds are in your favor. Though you may get discouraged by the arduous process, focus on the outcome: a healthy baby.

Although infertility can take a toll on you as an individual and as a couple, the New Year offers a chance for renewed hope and great expectation.

For more information, please visit www.lasvegasfertility.com. To schedule a consultation appointment, contact our office.

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