A preconception visit is a checkup you have with a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant. The goal is simple: find and fix anything that could make pregnancy harder or riskier, while there is still time to do something about it. This is especially helpful if you have a health condition like diabetes,…
For most healthy couples, getting pregnant takes time, and that is completely normal. About 85% of couples who have regular, unprotected sex will conceive within one year, and many succeed in the first six months. If you don’t conceive after a few tries, it does not mean something is wrong. Conception is often a numbers…
Anti-Mullerian hormone, or AMH, is a protein produced by the small follicles in your ovaries. An AMH blood test measures the level of this hormone to give your provider a snapshot of your ovarian reserve, which is the estimated number of eggs you have remaining. This test has become a common part of fertility evaluations,…
Fertility awareness is a category of methods used to track your menstrual cycle and identify when you are most likely to get pregnant. Some women use these methods to avoid pregnancy without hormones, while others use them to time intercourse for conception. You may also hear them called natural family planning. These methods work by…
If you’ve been trying to conceive and haven’t had success, endometriosis may be part of the puzzle. This common gynecologic condition affects an estimated one in ten women of reproductive age, and it’s a leading cause of infertility. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the…
Advances in fertility treatments continue to transform the landscape of reproductive medicine, offering new hope and options for individuals and couples trying to conceive. In 2025, innovative technologies and research breakthroughs are reshaping how fertility challenges are addressed, making treatments more personalized, efficient, and successful than ever before. At My OBGyne, we are excited to…