Preconception

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7 Ways to Improve Sperm Health and Fertility

April 28, 2022
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Many factors can impact male infertility and sperm health. These 7 tips can help ensure your sperm are in optimal health.

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How Infertility Affects Mental Health

May 25, 2021
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By Kate Henson, ORM Fertility Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Infertility can be a mentally, physically and emotionally challenging road. With all the ups and downs that come along with the journey, those facing infertility are often more prone to experiencing heightened depression and anxiety along the way.  An Unexpected Journey When you dreamt of becoming […]

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What Causes Infertility? It’s Complicated!

April 20, 2021
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For many of us, our reproductive years go something like this…birth control, birth control, birth control, baby, birth control, birth control. We spend the vast majority of our reproductive years actively trying to prevent pregnancy, desperately avoiding any minor slip-up that may lead to a wayward sperm and a determined egg meeting at a time […]

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Meditation Resources

April 22, 2020
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Meditation Resources During this arduous time of COVID-19 and all of its repercussions, it’s important to take care of your mind and body in the resilient pursuit of happiness and the future you want for yourself. For many, it’s challenging to use this time for self-betterment when being bogged down by fears, stressors, and general […]

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10 Ways to Optimize Your Fertility

10 Ways to Optimize Your Lifestyle for Fertility

April 25, 2019
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By Dr. Carl Sgarlata, ORM’s Integrative Medicine specialist. Infertility does not discriminate- one in eight couples in the U.S. are affected by this disease regardless of their race, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status. Factors that can reduce one’s fertility equally affect both women and men and the lack of or inability to obtain insurance coverage only […]

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10 Tips to Improve Your Diet to Optimize Your Fertility

April 23, 2018
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By Dr. Carl Sgarlata, ORM’s Integrative Medicine specialist. Anyone can be challenged in having a family. Infertility does not discriminate- millions of Americans are affected regardless of their race, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status. I am often asked by patients, “what can I do to help become better prepared for pregnancy and improve my chances?” […]

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Can Vitamin D Influence Fertility?

February 22, 2018
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By Dr. Carmelo Sgarlata, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with extensive experience in the field of in vitro fertilization and integrative medicine and head of ORM’s Integrative Medicine practice. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a number of fertility problems, including PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal sperm function and reduced IVF success. Adverse pregnancy outcomes […]

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How to Prepare For Pregnancy

April 27, 2017
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Taking a Proactive Approach to Your Fertility Plan Ahead! At least 3 months, if possible, for both women and men. This allows time to clean up (eliminate toxins and contaminants) and stock-up (nutrients) Obtain and maintain management of all chronic medical conditions. Maintain a healthy weight. Weight loss if overweight before pregnancy. If you smoke- […]

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Acupuncture for fertility

Three Ways Acupuncture Can Support Fertility Treatment

April 27, 2016
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Your doctor suggested you get acupuncture for fertility as part of your IVF cycle. Why? At Oregon Reproductive Medicine, we have a team of specialized and experienced acupuncturists to support you and provide acupuncture on the day of your embryo transfer. Acupuncture is a medical treatment that is one part of the whole system of […]

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National Infertility Awareness Week

6 Tips For Empowering Fertility

April 26, 2016
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This week is National Infertility Awareness Week.  If you are reading this, you likely already have “awareness” of what it is like to experience fertility challenges.  But you may not be aware of what you need to feel better and more empowered as you face this challenge in your life. 6 Ways to Empower Your […]

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