Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

  Egg freezing  has been getting quite a bit of press lately. Chances are, you’ve heard about celebrities are coming out about their decision to freeze their eggs and clinics near you holding “Egg Freezing Parties.” The reason? Between increased awareness and the ever growing number of large companies offering egg freezing as part of their benefits package, more women than ever before are choosing to preserve their future fertility by freezing their eggs now. But deciding whether or not to freeze your eggs is a deeply personal decision – one that should be made only after informing yourself of all the facts. Here, the fertility experts of SIRM Dallas fertility center in Texas go over what you need to know before deciding whether or not to freeze your eggs.   1.  Why Would a Woman Choose to Freeze Her Eggs? There are a variety of reasons women choose to freeze their eggs. For some, medical issues that can cause infertility (such as an autoimmune disorder or cancer diagnosis) lead them t

  When it comes to infertility, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths floating around. No matter what aspect of TTC you look at, there is at least one myth associated. These bits of misinformation can cause those with infertility feel isolated, frustrated, and can even discourage them from getting the help they need to conceive once they need it. As part of Infertility Awareness Month, we’re speaking out to raise awareness and dispel myths surrounding this disease that impacts 1 in 8 couples over the course of their life. Below, the team at SIRM Dallas fertility center in Dallas, Texas discuss five common fertility myths and the truth behind them. 1.   Infertility is a Woman’s Problem When a couple has been trying to conceive without success, it is often assumed that the woman is the cause of the issue. But infertility doesn’t discriminate – the cause of infertility often falls equally on men and women. In roughly 40% of cases, the cause is due to female factors, while in another