The Gyn Guru

WELCOME TO THE GYNIVERSE

A place where a female OBGYN talks about women's health issues.
It's almost as much fun as an actual trip to the gynecologist, but less naked.

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Male infertility (AKA bad sperm)

So what if his sperm ain't the best? It seems like this is every man's greatest fear, but there are many things that can be done to improve

So what if I have bad tubes?

Sometimes we'll find that one or both of your fallopian tubes are dilated, or not open, and therefore sperm and egg cannot meet.

Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo tries to grow in any place other than the uterus.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is when this tissue from the lining of your uterus grows inside of your body in places where it shouldn't be.

When to see your OBGYN for a basic fertility evaluation

We usually recommend most couples try to conceive on their own for at least a few months before seeking help. But there are some indication

Optimizing Fertility Naturally

There are many things that women can do on their own to increase their success of becoming pregnant.

You might have PCOS if:

You might have PCOS if you skip periods and you are not on birth control.

When you're ready for a baby...

One of my favorite things to do an an OBGYN is helping women get pregnant. Having a baby is just about the best and worst thing you'll ever