What a Woman Should Know About Her Cervical Health and Fertility

If you are a woman, your cervix is that unique donut-shaped canal linking your uterus to your vagina. It is approximately 4 cm long and when you are ready for childbirth, will open to 10 cm, allowing your baby safe passage into the world. As you can imagine, your cervix's healthy function is crucial to fertility and childbirth. Located at... read more »

Giving Yourself the Gift of Fertility Preservation Now for Healthy Conception Later

Sometimes women have circumstances where they want to set aside their eggs now to create a pregnancy at a later date, through a process called fertility preservation. This is a way to extend your fertility window and provide fertility options in the future. The reason for doing this is varied; sometimes a medical condition like cancer can lead to the... read more »

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and We’re Looking at Fertility and Metastatic Breast Cancer

Did you know that for people in the United States it is estimated that 43,780 people (43,250 women and 530 men) will die from breast cancer in 2022 alone? Or that around 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the country are found in women younger than 45? And that around 170,000 people in the U.S. are currently living... read more »

What Does It Mean When a Woman Experiences Premature Ovarian Failure?

If you are a woman in good health, your ovaries are designed to regularly produce a hormone called estrogen. This vital hormone works by controlling your menstrual periods while ensuring fertility if you want to get pregnant. As you would expect, as you age there comes a point where your ovaries will eventually stop producing this important hormone. Premature Ovarian... read more »

June Is Men’s Health Month and Gay Pride Month! It’s the Perfect Time To Address Male Infertility

This is a time for men to get out there and get overdue health screenings, check out health fairs and take some time to learn about ways to achieve your best health! This month is also a time to engage in outreach activities that spotlight health and fitness to motivate you to get those routine checkups and timely treatment for... read more »

Debunking the Most Common Fertility Myths!

If you have been trying to conceive for a while, you are probably no stranger to the misinformation surrounding fertility, whether it's online on social media or heard when talking to friends and family. Truth is, there are quite a few fertility myths that should be debunked. Our goal is to help you focus on your fertility journey without wasting... read more »

Spread Hope, Peace and Light in Recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Fertility Facts: 1 in 4 women will lose a baby during pregnancy, delivery or infancy. 1 in 160 pregnancies will end in stillbirth. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month is an annual day of remembrance which is observed every October 15th for families who have experienced pregnancy loss and infant death. Pregnancy loss can occur through miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, ectopic... read more »

Age and Fertility: Conceiving in Your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s

Age is an important factor for a woman trying to conceive. There are unique challenges to keep in mind when trying to conceive in your 20's, 30's and 40's. Egg quantity and egg quality are directly affected as a woman ages. Did you know that a woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, somewhere in the... read more »

The Power of Egg Donation:

Egg donation has become a heartfelt way to contribute to families going through infertility treatment. There are a variety of reasons an individual may need to use an egg donor and for this reason, Utah Fertility Center provides options. While egg donation can create immense hope and gratitude for a family who may have spent years prior trying to conceive,... read more »

Celebrate Men’s Health & LGBTQ Gay Pride Month

In honor of June's National Men’s Health Month, Utah Fertility Center would like to share some ways you can take better care of yourself for better health and wellness (which boosts fertility). Many men are often so busy taking care of others that they neglect their own self-care. Raising awareness of men's health issues helps prevent and detect problems earlier... read more »