Fertility information ranging from nutrition, to causes of infertility and IVF procedures explained below
Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) is pleased to announce that it is now part of RMA of Southern California | Orange County, a nationally recognized leader in fertility research and innovation. Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz
If you and your partner are having trouble conceiving, understanding male fertility may be the key to finding a solution. Male infertility is more common than many realize, and by understanding the causes and exploring
At RHWC, we believe strongly that women should have it all. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of your goals or choose between them and your ability to have children. Fortunately, egg freezing can help
If you are thinking about using donor egg or donor sperm for your pregnancy, you probably have a lot of questions running through your mind. Some of them might be 1) Where will the egg
If you are looking into fertility treatments and find yourself exploring surrogacy options, you may have come across a few different terms regarding what to call the generous and kind women who carry a couple’s
Fertility issues can seem like a giant roadblock when you’re trying to build your family. Thankfully, treatments like IVF can provide the solution to many fertility issues. But what happens if you’ve done everything right
How to Pick Your Baby’s Sex Gender Selection may seem like something from a sci-fi movie, but choosing whether you have a son or a daughter is an easier process than you may think! With
Your embryo transfer day is finally here. Your journey to this day has most certainly involved a range of complex emotions, a lot of appointments, and even more injections. To help prepare you for your transfer, Dr. Rosencrantz and the infertility team at Reproductive Health and Wellness Center will give you detailed instructions and lots
Male Fertility Testing Did you know that male factor infertility now accounts for approximately 40% of infertility in couples? It can be hard to imagine that sperm issues can be so common but this is why
Lesbian and Trans Men Couples Unique Options to Having Children Its 2020 and there are so many different options for family building. One of these options is Reciprocal IVF, otherwise known as shared motherhood or partner IVF. Reciprocal IVF is the process where
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5 Tips to Improve Chances of Pregnancy with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination or IUI is a common fertility procedure that is used to improve the chances of getting pregnant. Many fertility patients struggling to
US Study Research Finds Low-Fat Dairy Affects Reproductive Health Eating healthy and consuming the right types of food may boost your fertility. For most of us eating healthy translates to low-fat or skim products. Skim
Stress May Cause Infertility Suffering from infertility causes stress and a research study finds that stress may be causing infertility. For thousands of years stress has been linked to infertility. After all, infertility causes depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation and all
Orange County Fertility Clinic Helps LGBTQ Community Have Children Reproductive Health and Wellness Center is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community. Our founder, Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz, has been helping members of the LGBTQ community with their fertility in Orange County for over 10 years.
What is a good number of eggs retrieved for IVF? IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization, has been around for over 40 years and is responsible for millions of babies around the world. The first part of an
What to Expect in a Fertility Test The definition of infertility is not conceiving after a year of unprotected intercourse. If you are having trouble getting pregnant, the first step is to make an appointment for a
How the Coronavirus Effects Fertility and IVF Treatments Because this is a new virus, there is still so much to learn about its impact on fertility and pregnancy. At this time, there is no data about coronavirus infection causing infertility or birth defects,
Before discussing weight and fertility, how do you determine whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese? One of the easiest ways is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Your BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on height and
After years of waiting and working to prevent a pregnancy, you have decided to start a family. Finally, the time is right. You have found the partner of your dreams, you are feeling secure enough with
What is Ovulation? Ovulation is when an egg is released from the ovary. The process of ovulation begins each month with a menstrual cycle. As the egg grows and matures, it makes estrogen and when the estrogen levels reach a certain point, it causes a surge of a hormone from the brain called luteinizing hormone (LH). Once
Top Orange County IVF Doctor Explains In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, was first introduced to the world in 1978. Since then, millions of IVF babies have been born and its success and affordability continue to improve year after year. IVF itself is the process of removing
IVF and Fertility Treatments During Coronavirus Pandemic The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has approved a FAQ’s document that was written by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). Reproductive Health and Wellness Center wants all of our patients to have as many resources as
