Helping You Understand the Link Between Mental Health and Infertility

For millions of people struggling with infertility, a toll is taken on their mental health as expectations go unmet. Around 15% of couples face infertility which often leads to anxiety and emotional distress in both men and women experiencing deep feelings of grief and loss. Undergoing medical treatment, the ongoing toll of expenses and the general uncertainty surrounding the outcome... read more »

You Can Still Get Pregnant While Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

If you are having trouble conceiving, you might have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is actually a fairly common component for disrupting a woman's potential fertility. This medical condition interferes with normal ovulation, lowers the quality of your eggs, and even lessens your womb's ability to successfully receive an implantation. PCOS also contributes to miscarriage.   But the good news is,... read more »

May Can Be an Exceptionally Rough Month for Women Dealing With the Pain of Infertility

May is filled with springtime vibes and is host to Mother's Day, a day when the community celebrates mothers in all forms. It is a time to feel gratitude for those who gave us life and feel joy for the role we, as women, play in the lives of our loved ones. It is also, however, a time that can... read more »

Age and Fertility: Conceiving in Your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s

Age is an important factor for a woman trying to conceive. There are unique challenges to keep in mind when trying to conceive in your 20's, 30's and 40's. Egg quantity and egg quality are directly affected as a woman ages. Did you know that a woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, somewhere in the... read more »

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. How to Find Relief.

September is PCOS Awareness Month, which stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This disorder impacts more than 10 million women worldwide, and it is estimated that more than half don't even know they have it! PCOS is a condition that is caused by hormones in women who are in their childbearing years. In helping to bring attention to this disorder, we... read more »

Wellness Techniques for a Healthier Lifestyle!

Wellness and Fertility in 2020 If getting pregnant in 2020 is your ultimate goal, Utah Fertility Center is here to help you achieve that goal in a setting filled with compassion, dignity, and joy! We are excited to help you focus on your physical and mental well-being as you explore the options on your journey to conception. Making important decisions... read more »

Sisters Through Motherhood: from a Gestational Carriers eyes

by Leigha Harris A 2 a.m. Skype call, followed by a comment to my husband, "This is going to be hard, but I know we are meant to do it". I could feel this would take us on a journey like no other we had been through together. At the time I had no idea how right I was. You... read more »
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Genetic Testing Can Help You Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy

About 10-25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. It's estimated that 40% to 75% of miscarriages are due to random genetic problems in the developing baby. One in eight couples will face infertility and may need to seek help from a fertility specialist in order to conceive. There is growing evidence that genetic abnormalities may be present in 10% of infertile... read more »

PREGNANCY LOSS: HOW SOON IS TOO SOON TO TRY AGAIN?

Trying Again After Miscarriage The question of “How long should we wait, before trying again after a miscarriage” is one Dr. Deirdre Conway of Utah Fertility Center is very familiar with. Patients who experience a pregnancy loss often wonder how soon they can try again. According to a study recently published in the journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, trying again... read more »