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If you are spending those two weeks on your dream vacation, those two weeks probably don’t feel anywhere near long enough. If you are spending those two weeks waiting to see if your embryos will become to start of a long-awaited pregnancy, those two...

A study released last year surfaced reason to believe that there may be a link between ibuprofen use and male infertility. You probably have a bottle of ibuprofen, which is also sold under the brand name Advil or Motrin, tucked away in your medicine...

Are you getting enough sleep? Awareness of the importance of sleep to overall health is growing, and researchers are beginning to make some connections to the role sleep plays in fertility. A 2018 study compared the infertility rates for a group of women with...

At its heart, conception is all about getting the right sperm to the right egg in the best place at the right time. Ovulation is central to the process. How much do you know about ovulation? Here are the basics: What is ovulation? Ovulation...

For many of us, few activities are as anticipated as a good run. Just the thought of lacing up a favorite pair of running shoes, firing up that workout playlist and chasing a new PR (personal record) sparks joy. A wonderful sense of anticipation...

What facts have you uncovered about infertility on your journey? Maybe you’ve uncovered these facts: One in eight couples have trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant on their own Just fifteen states require some level of fertility treatment coverage be provided in insurance plans...

It only seems appropriate that February, the month that brings us Valentine’s Day, is also the month set aside to focus on heart health. But what does heart health have to do with fertility? Plenty. In fact, heart health and fertility go hand in...

Happy New Year! If your hopes for this year include growing your family, there’s a few things you can do to move one step closer to fulfilling that dream. In 2019, resolve to: Quit smoking. Smoking has a negative impact on fertility in both...

I know you mean well, but… I had just suffered through my second miscarriage. I shared the sad news with an acquaintance, who was quick to offer the reassurance that “God must have needed another angel.” I smiled and fought back tears. Inside, the...

Fertility legends and tall tales It’s October, a spooky season well-suiting to telling scary stories and tall tales around a campfire. But anyone struggling through infertility is likely haunted by a few myths that drive them absolutely batty. Here are a few fertility myths...

For LGBT couples, getting pregnant is just one piece of the planning for parenthood. LGBT couples may face legal and reproductive challenges that require a thoughtful approach and additional resources. Are you considering taking the plunge into parenthood? Consider these thought starters as you...

When it comes to fertility, time is of the essence. As you grow older, you can meet a lot of new challenges. You can run a marathon. You can run for president. You can climb a mountain. You can climb the corporate ladder. You...

Spring has finally arrived in Tennessee and Summer is right around the corner. What better time than to hit the beach on your summer vacation. But you’re in the midst of fertility treatments and hoping to get pregnant within the next year. You remember...

April 22 – 28 is National Infertility Awareness Week. If you are in the midst of struggling through infertility, you might feel all too aware of infertility, but the truth is many people have only a peripheral awareness and their understanding may be clouded...

We often make resolutions at the start of a new year. Our resolutions often signal our hopes for the time to come, and our desire to reach our goals. They are promises we make to ourselves to grow, to pursue happiness, health and wholeness....

Seeing all those “baby’s first” pictures popping up in your social media newsfeeds can bring a daily dose of pain. Answering “So, when will you be starting a family?” inquiries at holiday gatherings can be awkward. Half of women, and one-third of men experience...

Tennessee Fertility Institute is excited to announce our practice is expanding as we welcome Christopher P. Montville, M.D. to their freestanding fertility practice and in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory, located just south of Nashville in Franklin. Dr. Montville will be the Practice Director at...

If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder you are not alone. Approximately 20 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disease. According to the American Thyroid Association, more women than men suffer from too much or too little thyroid hormone. In...

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder involving growth of  endometrial (inside lining of uterus/womb) tissue outside the uterus. It commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel and even the bladder. Rarely, endometrial tissue spreads beyond the pelvic region. In endometriosis, the displaced tissue...

  Here are the facts about the Zika virus. What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus may have been making a buzz recently, however, it’s not a new disease. The Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and named after the Zika Forest...

No one ever grows up expecting to have infertility, yet it is extremely common—affecting one in eight couples in the United States. Being diagnosed with infertility can be emotionally devastating, raising fears of invasive and expensive procedures that may or may not work and...

It’s been 36 years since scientists successfully combined fresh egg and sperm in a petri dish to produce the first “test tube baby” born from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although the technique seemed futuristic at the time, IVF has become a popular choice for...

But how do you know if egg freezing is right for you? There are several tests which can predict whether a woman has a faster biological clock, such as the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) test. This simple blood test helps to estimate what is called...