Six Tips to Prepare For Conception

Conceiving a child is not always a simple feat for every couple, but you can increase your fertility by priming your body with simple lifestyle changes. We offer the following tips to help you achieve optimal health in preparation for pregnancy: Take preconception vitamins and supplements. There are several key vitamins and supplements you can take prior to pregnancy to... read more »

Ovulation Induction Can Help You Conceive Despite an Ovulation Disorder

Ovulation Induction Can Help You Conceive Despite an Ovulation Disorder Ovulatory disorders are one of the most common causes of infertility. If a woman is not ovulating regularly each month, it makes getting pregnant much more challenging.   One of the signs of irregular ovulation is inconsistent menstruation.  For couples trying to conceive, in vitro fertilization is not the only option.... read more »

Becoming an Egg Donor

Have you considered the special gift you could give another women by donating eggs? Egg donors offer a unique opportunity for another woman/couple to experience the pregnancy and birth and are instrumental in helping these grateful families grow. If you are interested in becoming an egg donor, we invite you to speak with our third party team at Utah Fertility... read more »

What Is Fertility Preservation and Why Should You Consider It?

Fertility preservation is essentially freezing eggs, freezing embryos and cryopreserving sperm for future use.  Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer may undergo treatments that potentially compromise fertility. Freezing eggs or sperm allows that person an opportunity down the road to use their own gametes for reproduction. If the person has a life partner, freezing embryos gives them an even... read more »

Tips for Insurance Open Enrollment

This is often the time of year when your employer’s insurance plan has open enrollment.  It’s a good time to examine your insurance coverage for fertility treatment, a time to make a change if another plan suits you better and a time to get familiar with the details of your policy.   Ask questions regarding coverage options specific to your needs... read more »

When Should a Man Seek Fertility Treatments?

You may be surprised to hear that 40 percent of infertility causes can be attributed to male infertility.  Sorry guys, but there is good news.   In most cases, a reproductive endocrinologist or reproductive urologist can identify the problem with an evaluation of the male reproductive system.   The production of healthy sperm and the sperm transport system are both essential for... read more »

Your Fertility Journey

*** *** Our very own Dr. Russell Foulk was interviewed by KSL about "The fertility journey and how science is helping families".

Is Your Lifestyle Encouraging Conception?

When it comes to your body and fertility, there are various factors that can influence your outcome. Even something as simple as your lifestyle can make a difference when it comes to conception, your pregnancy, and the health of your developing baby. The good news is, while you don’t always have control over other factors, you do have control over... read more »

UNDERSTANDING EMBRYO GRADING

Embryo grading is a topic that has seen its fair share of debate over the years. Each IVF lab may have a slightly different way of grading an embryo. For the most part, however, they are all noting the same features, which are: inner cell mass, trophectoderm, and degree of expansion. Features of an Embryo Let’s start out by first... read more »

6 WAYS TO COPE WITH INFERTILITY

Written by Ashley Thorn, AMFT, Wasatch Family Therapy Finding out that conceiving a child may not come as easily as expected, or may even be impossible, can be a devastating thing. This news can be particularly straining on the relationship between the couple attempting to conceive. However, as trying as this time may be, it is not impossible to stay... read more »