Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

  The holidays can be a stressful time even under the best circumstances, but when you’re dealing with Infertility, the holidays can bring up a flood of emotions. Being surrounded by children and well-meaning relatives telling you to “just relax” can be a source of anxiety and sadness for couples dealing with infertility. Dr. Walid Saleh of SIRM Dallas in Dallas, Texas has five tips for couples coping with infertility during the holidays. 1. Make Choices You’ve decided to grow your family, and the road has not been as easy as you’d hoped. Dealing with infertility during the holidays can be difficult, so it’s important to make choices about what you can handle. If you’re scheduled to undergo fertility treatments over the holidays, consider putting them on hold until the stress of the holidays has passed. This is especially true if you’ll be traveling – having to juggle travel arrangements along with doctors’ appointments and injections won’t help your stress levels. 2. Take ...

IVF or in vitro fertilization has been an important part of people’s lives for years and can help individuals conceive children despite fertility issues. The IVF journey can be hard and confusing, especially when it comes to the timeline. "How long does the IVF process take?" is one of the most commonly asked questions about starting IVF and it varies based on the person. This article will act as a general guideline for what to expect through an IVF journey with the Center for Reproductive Endocrinology in Dallas, Texas:   Physician Consultation The first step is to have a consultation scheduled with an IVF specialist to discuss the IVF process and treatment plan for an individual case. This is the stage for you to raise more specific questions about your upcoming experience. The more communicative you are with your physician, the more it will help you determine what you need for your IVF journey to be as successful as possible.   Financial Consultation A financ...