Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ask Courtney: The Kicker

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Shady Grove Fertility

Cue Captain Obvious: Fertility treatment is indescribably stressful. The months and years of trying with no success, the realization that having a child takes more work and money than you ever dreamed, the countless hours you spend waiting and hoping … Continue reading →

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Do I Have to Do a Semen Analysis?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Shady Grove Fertility

by Dr. Naveed Khan, MD Men often ask me this question when they visit for their initial consultation.  “But I feel fine”, “There is nothing wrong with me!” or “I’ve had a child before, so I don’t need one”- these … Continue reading →

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Ask Courtney: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Shady Grove Fertility

With the growth of egg donor program worldwide, there has been a surge in women pursuing this avenue to fulfill their family building goals. Shady Grove Fertility’s New Patient Center takes calls daily from patients with in-depth questions about our … Continue reading →

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Ask Courtney: The Back Up Plan

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Shady Grove Fertility

Oh, the beauty of movies and Hollywood! Where else can we vicariously experience the rarely-ever-realistic aspects of human life we desire? Nowhere. So, thank heaven for all of those romantic comedies filled with optimism and fairy tale endings. One such … Continue reading →

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