Preconception
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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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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Your doctor suggested you get acupuncture for fertility as part of your IVF cycle. Why? Here are three ways they use acupuncture to support you during your fertility treatment: Increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus. When acupuncture needles are placed in the skin, they affect the nervous system and prompt the blood vessels […]
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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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Sgarlata to oversee new Integrative Medicine practice at the Portland-based fertility center – PORTLAND, OR (April 14, 2016) – Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) has announced the addition of Carmelo Sgarlata, MD, to the ORM medical team. Dr. Sgarlata is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with extensive experience in the fields of in vitro fertilization and integrative medicine. […]
Read MoreBecoming pregnant is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, and most couples do not anticipate difficulty in becoming pregnant once they decide it’s the right time for them to conceive. Pregnancy Resource Help Becoming pregnant is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, and most couples do not anticipate difficulty in becoming […]
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When a couple is having trouble becoming pregnant on their own, a fertility and ovulation calendar provides an easy way to measure and keep track of a woman’s ovulation cycle to help increase your chance of getting pregnant. What is a Fertility and Ovulation Calendar? A fertility and ovulation calendar lays out the timetable for […]
Read MoreIf you and your partner have been having problems getting pregnant, one (or in some cases both) of you may be experiencing some form of infertility. Are you experiencing problems getting pregnant? If you and your partner have been having problems getting pregnant, one (or in some cases both) of you may be experiencing some […]
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Couples having difficulty conceiving often look for tips to increase fertility and their chances of becoming pregnant. Thankfully, there are several options to increase fertility, many of which can be done without medication or treatments. Fertility Tips Tip #1: Quit Smoking The first fertility tip should be obvious – quitting smoking. Smoking lowers fertility and […]
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How can I increase fertility? One of the first questions a couple asks when hoping to become pregnant is, “What are some ways we can increase our fertility?” The good news is that there are many ways both men and women can increase their fertility without the use of medication or medical intervention. Some of […]
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