Taking a Stand: Celebrity moms dealing with infertility raise their voices
Although an estimated 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility, trying to get pregnant without success can create feelings of isolation. It often seems like everyone around you is having a baby while you are dealing with infertility. Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the team at our Kansas fertility center understand the frustration our patients feel as they attempt to get pregnant.
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Renew your pregnancy strategies during Infertility Awareness Week
April represents a time for renewal, and spring is the perfect season for raising infertility awareness. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Infertility Awareness Week, April 23-29, and Midwest Reproductive Center continues to promote awareness for the disease and educate legislators about the need to expand insurance benefits.
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A review of important fertility numbers from our Kansas fertility center expert
With an estimated 1 in 8 couples struggling with infertility in this country, Dr. Dan Gehlbach understands the feelings of frustration and hopelessness our Kansas fertility center patients may experience. Dr. Gehlbach wants to arm patients with knowledge about infertility and treatment options so that they can move forward on the path to parenthood.
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Valentine’s Day advice for rekindling your relationship during infertility treatment
Trying to conceive can be a challenge, physically and emotionally. When you are struggling to get pregnant, you can easily shift focus away from each other. For Valentine’s Day, Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the team at our Kansas fertility center want to remind patients to put infertility treatment on the back burner and reconnect with their partners.
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Planning a family in the New Year? 5 ways to optimize your natural fertility
Is trying to have a baby part of your plans for 2017? This year, and every year, our Kansas City fertility center doctor, Dr. Dan Gehlbach, resolves to provide his patients with the most useful fertility advice, including ways to optimize your natural fertility.
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IVF Doesn’t Have to Be the Main Course this Thanksgiving
Trying to conceive can be a challenge, both physically and emotionally. The holiday season can trigger anxiety for anyone planning for IVF, but our Kansas City fertility center team reminds you to focus on each other this Thanksgiving and move IVF to the back burner.
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Obesity and infertility are issues that men and women need to consider when trying to build their families
Obesity rates are increasing in the United States among men and women. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher. Obesity and infertility can go hand-in-hand, and fortunately, they are issues that you and your partner can control.
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Pregnancy is not impossible after you have your tubes tied: Tubal reversal surgery can help restore your fertility
We know that life takes many twists and turns, and women who have had a tubal ligation for permanent birth control may decide that they want the opportunity to get pregnant after all. For many women, tubal reversal surgery may be the answer.
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Trying to get pregnant? Fertility apps may not be the answer says our Kansas City fertility specialist
Fertility apps have flooded the market in the last few years—there are currently almost 100 available. They seem like a good idea because we love our phones, so why not use technology to help predict the days when we are most fertile?
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Thinking about getting pregnant? Fibroid embolization is not currently recommended for women who want to get pregnant and preserve their fertility
Uterine fibroids can be a factor in infertility in about 5-10% of infertile women. At our Kansas City fertility center, we do a thorough evaluation of each woman to determine what is causing fertility problems,
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