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The Fertility Journal, Written by Clinicians.

Evidence-based writing on IVF, pregnancy and fertility health - the questions our patients actually ask, answered by the doctors who treat them.

31 Posts published 1 of 3 Page Dec 25, 2025 Last updated Dr. Kavita Manchanda Medically reviewed by

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Dec 25, 2025 15 min read Natural Fertility Care Can irregular periods be regulated naturally for pregnancy If you're reading this, it's likely that your periods don't come when you expect them to, and that has started to worry you. It can be hard to plan a pregnancy when your cycles are irregular. Your period is late one month and early the next. Slowly, a quiet question starts to build in your mind: "Ca… Read article
Dec 27, 2025 16 min read Natural Fertility Care How does egg quality improve with lifestyle changes If someone tells you that your eggs might not be very good, it can feel heavy and personal. A lot of women worry about it: "Will I be able to get pregnant?" Was there something else I might have done? Most likely, you're here because you care a lot about your health and yourself. Making changes to y… Read article
Dec 30, 2025 14 min read Natural Fertility Care How does sleep affect fertility and hormone balance If you're reading this right now, we understand what you're going through. And we want you to know-you're not facing this alone.Trying to get pregnant should be simple, but sometimes our bodies have other plans. Maybe you've been trying for what feels like forever. Maybe every month brings disappoin… Read article
Jan 2, 2026 17 min read Fertility Nutrition Are fertility diets different for men and women We don't talk about this enough, but things that help with fertility-boosting foods work differently for men and women. Since your bodies need different things while you're pregnant, it makes sense that what you eat should change too, right?We know how hard it is to sort through all the information… Read article
Jan 6, 2026 18 min read Fertility Myths & Beliefs Why do fertility myths create unnecessary fear We've all heard them- those whispered "facts" about getting pregnant that sound true but aren't. Myths about fertility can make us worry when we need hope the most.Here's the problem: hearing that you can't get pregnant after 35 or that worry alone makes it impossible to conceive makes you afraid fo… Read article
Jan 9, 2026 17 min read Hormonal Health What does low AMH really mean for fertility People who are told they have low AMH levels often have more questions than answers. For many women, it comes out of the blue, sometimes when they are young and sometimes even though they have normal periods and feel fine. This phrase sounds very scientific, but the fear we have is very personal.It'… Read article
Jan 20, 2026 13 min read IVF Treatment Guide What are the chances of getting twins with IVF If you're looking for "pregnant with twins IVF," you probably want to know, "Will I have twins?" This is a question we get asked a lot! The truth is that IVF twins were common many years ago. Clinics transferred more than one embryo, leading many couples to have two kids. That sounds fun, right? We… Read article
Jan 21, 2026 13 min read Fertility Nutrition Can nutrition improve fertility even after 35 If you're over 35 and trying to get pregnant, you've definitely heard the numbers, and they can be fairly disappointing. But here's something hopeful: how to improve egg quality after 35 naturally starts by changing what you eat three times a day. Your fertility diet after 35 doesn't have to be hard… Read article
Jan 27, 2026 14 min read Pregnancy Preparation Should couples pause and prepare after a failed conception attempt It can be quite hard to deal with the emotions that come after a failed conception attempt. Please know that you're not alone if this is where you are right now. What you're feeling is a normal reaction to a very personal trip. The truth is that pausing after a failed conception doesn't mean giving… Read article
Feb 2, 2026 13 min read Pregnancy Preparation How do small habits before pregnancy affect early development Most first-time moms don't know this: the best thing you can do for your baby starts months before you ever get pregnant. Doesn't it sound strange? But it is true. Your pre-pregnancy habits can have a big impact on your baby's development in those first few weeks, often even before you know you're p… Read article
Feb 10, 2026 11 min read Emotional Wellbeing Why fertility treatment feels emotionally overwhelming If you're feeling overwhelmed by your fertility treatment journey, you're not alone, and what you're feeling is completely normal. Starting fertility treatment can make you feel a lot of different things. Your mood changes quickly between hope and worry. It all adds up: the meetings, the waiting, th… Read article
Feb 14, 2026 14 min read IVF After Failure What are the reasons for IVF failure when PGT-A Test results are normal Your PGT-A test in IVF showed a chromosomally normal embryo, and then you transferred it, but you received a negative pregnancy test. You might be wondering, "My PGT-A results were normal, so why did I still had a IVF failure?" What are the reasons for IVF failure when the embryos are genetically pe… Read article