If you are up to your ears in fertility meds, ovulation kits, and managing appointments, you may be wondering how you can make this Valentine's Day special. To keep the romance alive, here are five tips to help reduce infertility-induced stress and strengthen your relationship.
Put the Fertility Talk on Hold
If you are struggling with infertility, it can feel like your life revolves around appointments, injections, and waiting. This Valentine’s Day the team at IVF FLORIDA suggests putting the fertility talk on hold. Instead, take the time to catch up with your partner and reconnect on a deeper level.
Share the Love
Practicing gratitude can help couples cope with the stress that comes with struggling with infertility. One of the best ways to show your gratitude? Giving back. Take some time on Valentine's Day to share the love with those in need by volunteering at a nursing home, animal shelter, or other local non-profit.
Try Something New
Try something new this month with your partner to strengthen your connection and reinvigorate your bond. Whether it's rock climbing, an art class, or trying a trendy restaurant, Valentine's day is an excellent excuse to try something new and exciting.
Go on Holiday
Grab your overnight bag and hit the road. Choose a town an hour or two away and spend a day exploring. Enjoy exploring street fairs and trying new restaurants while talking about anything but fertility! Use this time to discover a new place to broaden your horizons and give you and your partner something new to talk about.
Take a Break
Dealing with infertility can be draining, but taking a break and relaxing together could be just what the doctor ordered. Whether it’s enjoying a couples massage or lounging on the couch, doing something you both find relaxing can help you reconnect and appreciate just being able to be together.
For more information on infertility treatments for you and your partner, contact IVF FLORIDA at 954-247-6200 to request an appointment.
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IVF FLORIDA at 11 Feb 2022
After months of planning, designing, and building, we are proud to announce that IVF FLORIDA’s Margate office will soon be relocating to 3251 N. State Road 7, Suite 200, in Medical Park Plaza.
Slated to open on February 14, 2022, this new location is just down the street from our current Margate office. It is easily accessible from major highways, including I95, Turnpike, and the Sawgrass Expressway.
The 22,000 square foot site will transform the patient experience through its tranquil design and innovative technology. It features a state-of-the-art lab, calming patient waiting areas, modern procedure rooms, and a conference room to host community and patient-focused events.
Our team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, and support staff are excited to welcome you to our new location.
If you have questions about your upcoming appointment or would like to learn more about the new office, please contact us at 954-247-6200.
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IVF FLORIDA at 28 Jan 2022
We are pleased to announce that Marissa Barnes, FNP-BC, has joined IVF Florida Reproductive Associates.
Marissa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has dedicated her career to Infertility and Fertility Preservation.
She has earned two Bachelor's degrees in Health Promotion and Accelerated Nursing. She also graduated from The George Washington University with her Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
Marissa has more than six years of experience working with women's health and is excited to continue her career at IVF Florida.
Marissa is seeing patients at our South Florida locations. To schedule an appointment with IVF FLORIDA, call 954-247-6200 or submit a request online.
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IVF FLORIDA at 28 Jan 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year….or is it?
With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to start feeling anxious and stressed, especially if you’re trying to conceive. And with many events centered around families and children, this time of year can be triggering when dealing with infertility. ⠀
To help you navigate the season, here are five tips to help you cope with the holidays.
- Be selective with holiday events: If there is a holiday event that you know will have people present that may ask questions about growing your family, etc., feel free to decline the invitation. If you feel obliged, make an appearance and attempt to avoid those who will make you feel uncomfortable.
- Donate your time: Volunteering provides a sense of purpose, and research shows that it reduces stress and increases positive, relaxed feelings by releasing dopamine.
- Treat yourself: Whether it is preparing your favorite meal, going on an overnight trip, or just hanging out at home with your favorite people or pets, doing something for yourself can help bring a sense of joy to a stressful time.
- Find a support group: Attend an in-person or virtual support group. Being around others dealing with the same emotions can help you feel less isolated and brings light to different coping strategies and techniques.
- Take a digital break: Being digitally connected 24/7 can cause havoc on your well-being. Unplugging for a few hours allows you to be more present and also helps reduce stress.
The holidays can bring out many heightened emotions, especially when dealing with infertility and treatment. The IVF FLORIDA fertility team can provide you with compassionate care and support during this difficult time. Contact our office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
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IVF FLORIDA at 22 Dec 2021
According to Resolve.org, approximately one in five couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility even after a complete fertility workup.
But what exactly is unexplained infertility? And what options are available to you if you’re part of the 20% with unexplained infertility? Read on to learn more about unexplained infertility and the options available to you.
What is unexplained infertility?
For couples who have been trying to conceive without success, the first step is a consultation with a fertility specialist. At this consultation, the specialist will order a fertility workup, which will help them determine if:
- Your fallopian tubes are open and healthy
- Tests determine you have a healthy ovarian reserve
- Your uterine cavity has no issues impeding implantation of the embryo (such as fibroids)
- Your partner has a normal semen analysis
If it’s determined that there are no issues that should keep you from achieving and carrying a pregnancy after completing a full workup, your fertility doctor may diagnose you with unexplained infertility. While there is a reason that you and your partner are unable to conceive, the unexplained infertility diagnosis means there is no current way to evaluate what that reason is.
What options are available to you?
The first step for couples with unexplained infertility is the less invasive fertility options, including fertility medications and/or intrauterine inseminations (IUIs). This is usually enough for many couples with unexplained infertility to achieve a pregnancy. For couples who are still unable to conceive with medications or IUIs, the next step would be In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
In IVF, a woman’s ovaries are stimulated to produce multiple eggs, and then they are retrieved using a surgical procedure. The eggs and sperm are then combined in a laboratory to make embryos, with a healthy embryo then transferred into the woman’s uterus.
Luckily, IVF is very successful at helping women achieve a pregnancy. But even if IVF is initially unsuccessful, it can reveal fertility issues that can’t be seen in the initial fertility workup– such as issues with egg or sperm quality which can keep an embryo from developing normally. If egg or sperm quality is the cause of infertility, you and your partner can then evaluate if using donor eggs or sperm would be an option for you.
An unexplained infertility diagnosis can be frustrating for couples who have been struggling to conceive. Luckily, the fertility specialists at IVF FLORIDA’s South Florida fertility clinics have years of experience helping couples with unexplained infertility build the family of their dreams. To schedule a consultation with one of our fertility doctors, contact us today at 954-247-6200.
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IVF FLORIDA at 9 Dec 2021