Many patients who we see at Texas Fertility Center are surprised to find out that the primary cause of their infertility is endometriosis. Although this condition is very common, there are still many misconceptions about endometriosis. Over the course of the next few weeks, I’d like to take a few minutes to discuss this disease and why it’s important that we diagnose and treat it.
…
Daria Gant is one of the Billing Representatives at Texas Fertility Center. Daria has been a part of the TFC family for almost three years. Daria has always loved the medical field as she started her career as a Certified Nurse’s Aide with the state of Texas and has been in the medical billing field for nineteen years.
…
Who hasn’t at the first of every year vowed to make some major changes in his or her life? We have all heard the phrases “Change is Good” and “Everything Changes”, but for most of us, those well-meaning resolutions fall by the wayside as we get caught up in our daily routines and continue on with life as we know it.
…
Around the holidays overindulgence in carbo- loaded sweet treats may be nearly impossible to avoid, and many of us will be making a New Year’s resolution to quit consuming carbohydrates, but are carbs really all that bad for us? Obesity can certainly have a negative impact on fertility and even a 5% weight loss can cause significant improvement in metabolic parameters.
…
Cervical mucus changes throughout a woman’s cycle. After the menstrual flow has ceased, the cervix begins producing cervical mucus in response to the increasing levels of estrogen. The mucus increases in volume and the texture changes. Estrogen increases until ovulation and the mucus (referred to as fertile mucus) becomes clear, slippery, and stretchy. Once ovulation occurs,
…
The holidays can be a very difficult time for couples who are struggling with infertility. The holidays are typically the time of year where most people want to socialize with others more than usual and are in higher spirits. For couples facing infertility, many times feelings of joy and happiness are replaced by feelings of sadness,
…
Missy Dillard is the Billing Supervisor at Texas Fertility Center. Missy has been a part of the TFC family for a little over eight years. She has had experience in almost every role in the front office. She started checking patients in at the front desk and worked her way into our billing department. She is truly a “jack of all trades”.
…
Among the things that a woman can do to optimize her chances of getting pregnant – either naturally or with help – is to maintain a healthy body weight. Women who are either underweight or overweight have a lower fertility rate than normal weight women.
The United States is currently experiencing an obesity epidemic – over 60% of women are overweight and 33% are obese.
…
Nurses in our office have a very important relationship with the patients in our office who are trying to conceive. Your nurse is your true point of contact at our office, we answer or obtain answers to your questions, and we also check on your physical and emotional health.
The fertility process itself can be extremely overwhelming and we want you to know that we are here for you every step of the way.
…
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy which occurs where it should not. The most common location is within the fallopian tube, but ectopic pregnancies have been reported on the ovary, on the bowel, and even on the aorta! Unfortunately, an ectopic pregnancy cannot be replaced into the correct location (the uterus), and thus it must be treated appropriately to avoid potentially serious harm to the patient.
…
