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- Egg Freezing
I'm Freezing My Eggs - Part 3
Freezing my eggs was honestly the best decision I made for myself in 2020. I felt empowered to take control of my future fertility - I wasn’t going to let anyone else define it for me.
- Egg Freezing
I'm Freezing My Eggs - Part 2
I sharing my detailed experience with freezing my eggs. The process to develop and grow my eggs, and the procedure to retrieve my eggs.
- Egg Freezing
I'm Freezing My Eggs
I'm excited to share my egg freezing journey with all of you (the ups, the downs, and all the feels), in hopes that you feel empowered to make the best decision for yourself.
- Specialist
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Kaitlyn Wald
I realized just how perfectly the Reproductive Endocrinology sub-specialty blended my interests and played to my strengths as a provider. I found myself driven by my empathy for couples facing infertility and the incredible opportunity to help them realize their dreams of having a family.
- PCOS, Testimonial
Kate's Story - Living with PCOS
Like many women, my PCOS symptoms started to show up in my mid-late teens. I spent many years in and out of doctor's offices for symptoms and even in the hospital for ruptured cysts without ever getting a diagnosis, or even having someone mention PCOS as a possibility.
- Infertility
Optimizing your Telemedicine Consult
Providing you with quick tips and a Q&A on preparing and optimizing your first virtual consult with your fertility specialist.
- Infertility, PCOS, Testimonial
Living with PCOS: A Patient Story
PCOS was introduced to me at the age of 25. I was gaining weight, shaving my neck, and lamenting over my thinning scalp. When I was diagnosed, I had just gotten engaged and the news was unsettling, but the reality didn’t sink in until we started trying to grow our family.
- Infertility, Male Infertility
Men's Health: Male Infertility Q&A
About 1 in 8 couples have difficulty getting pregnant, 50-60% of these couples will have a cause that is related to the male partner. Kevin Ostrowski, MD reproductive urologist at SRM answers common questions about male infertility.
- Infertility, Testimonial
The Aftermath: What happens after the fertility dust settles?
The reality is that even after treatments and failures and successes, the diagnosis and experience of infertility will never leave you. Regardless of the outcome, you will arise after the dust settles. What you do with yourself after that is up to you. Dust off, take a deep breath, and take your first steps to seeking help and support.
- Infertility, Support and Counseling
Showing Appreciation through Fertility Treatment: 6 Tips
Whether you are the one in treatment, or the one showing support, appreciating your partner can help keep your relationship stable for the long run. Gretchen Sewall RN, LICSW, at SRM shares 6 tips to help stay connected and show your partner appreciation through fertility treatments.
- Infertility, Male Infertility, Testimonial
Supposed Sperm Superpowers: If only I had known
Like most guys I spent most of my adolescent life under the impression that if I had sex there was a 98% chance of a resulting pregnancy. Almost like I was a marvel superhero and the power of male fertility was something I was born with and had to use with extreme responsibility.
- Infertility, Support and Counseling, Wellness
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay this Thanksgiving
This holiday season, remember you are not alone. 1-in-8 couples, and over 7 million individuals are struggling with infertility… And they’re going to be dealing with this same kind of stress during the holiday season. Sometimes, all you want to do is vent to someone who understands.
- Infertility, Miscarriage, Testimonial
Coping through multiple miscarriages: A Patient Story
Going through all the miscarriages was hard, honestly one of the hardest things I have gone through, one of the hardest things my marriage has gone through, but I do believe I am stronger for it.
- Cancer, Fertility Preservation
Breast Cancer Survivor: A Personal Story
For the last five years, the month of October and the color pink has had new meaning to me and my family. A week before our daughter turned two, I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer at the age of 39.
- Donor & Surrogacy Treatment, LGBTQ
Alternative Approach to Becoming a Parent
There are various ways to start a family…each beautiful and precious. As LGBTQ couples and people wanting to become parents begin to explore their options, it is clear that there are different ways to reach that cherished goal. Seattle Reproductive Medicine delves into alternative paths to parenthood.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Akhil Shah
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with our newest physician to the SRM team, Dr. Akhil Shah and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility, Wellness
How to Stay Connected to Your Partner When IVF Makes You Feel Crazy
Receiving a diagnosis of infertility can be a painful time for couples and the stress of fertility treatment can test even the strongest bonds… And IVF? It’s a rough process to go through as a couple. The hormones, the not knowing, the whole experience can make you feel totally insane. But don’t worry, you’re not alone.
- LGBTQ, Testimonial
Two Mommies, One Path to Motherhood
It only takes, "one moment" of looking at her family to make, "every single second of infertility treatments 'worth it'" for SRM patient, Brandi. It may be a long path to parenthood at times but with a community behind you and the promise of those "one moments" at the end, it'll all be "worth it".
- Infertility
New Year, New Insurance: 5 Things You Should Ask Your Insurance Carrier
It’s a new year! While this is a time for celebration and resolutions, it is also when many insurance plans change or start over. Now is the time to call you insurance provider and find out if you have an infertility benefit under your new plan and what you need to do in order to access the benefit. But what do you ask someone once you actually get past the automated prompts? To help guide the conversation with your insurance provider we asked our finance team what questions patients should ask when talking to their insurance; here are the top 5.
- Infertility, Testimonial
Navigating The Holiday Season: A Personal Story
December is here which means the holiday season is in full swing. For many families, this time of year is one of the toughest to get through and is a strong reminder that something is missing. With that in mind, SRM Physician Liaison, Marcie Guthrie decided to share her personal story as well as a few tips that helped her navigate the emotional and stressful waters of the holiday season.
- Infertility, Wellness
5 Things You'll Learn in Food For Fertility Classes
SRM is proud to offer Food for Fertility, a group workshop focused on the needs of women struggling with infertility and excess body weight. The workshop is led by Judy Simon, MS, RD, an expert in reproductive nutrition; here are 5 things you'll learn if you attend the Food for Fertility class.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A With Dr. Amy Criniti
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Amy Criniti and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A With Dr. Kevin Ostrowski
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with one of our Urologists, Dr. Kevin Ostrowksi and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A With Dr. Tom Walsh
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with one of our Urologists, Dr. Tom Walsh and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A With Dr. Erik Mazur
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with our newest physician, Dr. Erik Mazur and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Nancy Klein
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Nancy Klein and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
4 Unexpected Facts About Infertility
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week – 7 days devoted to speaking up about infertility. The physicians and staff at SRM are devoted to bringing infertility into the light, allowing those affected to speak openly about their journey. In that spirit, we wanted to share a few things you might NOT know about infertility.
- Infertility, Testimonial
Building my Family: A Fertility Nurses's Story
The path to parenthood is different for everyone and infertility can impact anyone, even an infertility nurse. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we asked one of our wonderful nurses to share their story. We hope it encourages you to share your own infertility story.
- Infertility, Wellness
Words of Wisdom For Your Infertility Journey
Going through infertility is a journey. It can be long, hard and stressful, and you may even feel lost at times on what to do next. Tamara Tobias, a Nurse Practitioner at SRM has gone on this journey in the past. In her new book, Fertility Walk: A Fertility Nurse’s Guide Along Your Journey, she shares some words of wisdom to help inspire and keep you sane throughout your infertility journey.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A With Dr. Nichole Barker
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Nichole Barker and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility, Testimonial
A Journey Through Infertility
SRM patient, Nicole Harding shares her story in the hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding infertility. We hope her journey through infertility gives you hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and the family of your dreams is possible.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Janet Kennedy
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Janet Kennedy and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility, Testing
Are At-Home Fertility Tests Right For You?
While at-home fertility tests seem like a cost-effective and time-saving way to take the guess work out of trying to get pregnant, do they actually work? SRM’s Anne Judge, MSN, ARNP weighs in on the pros and the pitfalls of trying to conceive with convenience.
- Infertility, Wellness
Coping With the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can also be difficult for people struggling with infertility. In this week's blog post, we offer a few suggestions for making the most of the holidays.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Michele Cho
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Michele Cho and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Lynn Davis
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Lynn Davis and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Gerard Letterie
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Gerard Letterie and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility, Wellness
What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot if You're Trying to Conceive
Flu season is upon us. If you're trying to conceive, you may be debating on whether or not to get the flu vaccine this year. One of our Nurse Practitioners, Ruby Booras shares the answers to some of our patients most commonly asked questions about the flu vaccine.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Angela Thyer
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Angela Thyer and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Egg Freezing, Infertility
Should You Wait to Freeze Your Eggs? A Fertility Specialist Explains
How long can I wait to start a family? Like so many other things, the answer is, it depends. Dr. Lynn Davis explains what you should think about if you want to wait to start a family and if egg freezing might be a good option for you.
- Infertility, Wellness
The Zika Virus
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the Zika virus and its effect on reproduction. SRM is closely following developments related to the Zika virus. As many of our patients are thinking about, or actively trying to get pregnant, we wanted to share the latest recommendations regarding the Zika virus.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Paul Dudley
Continuing our physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Paul Dudley and asked him a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility
Why Weight Loss Attempts Frequently Fail When You Have PCOS
What is it about PCOS that makes it so easy to gain weight but so hard to lose it? Dr. Angela Thyer explains what can cause the weight gain and provides some tips for things those suffering from PCOS can do to fix it.
- Donor & Surrogacy Treatment, Infertility, LGBTQ, Testimonial
One Couple Shows You Are Not Alone on Your Path to Parenthood
“It’s all about the people helping you along the journey.” That’s how Keith and Brian describe their journey to becoming parents; and they had a lot of people helping them along the way!
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Brenda Houmard
Continuing our new physician spotlight series on the blog, we recently caught up with Dr. Brenda Houmard and asked her a few questions. We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people!
- Infertility, Male Infertility
How to Help Men Cope With Infertility
Men and women both have feelings surrounding infertility, but they often cope and express them in different ways. Here are some tips to help men and women communicate better and thrive throughout the infertility journey...together.
- Infertility, Male Infertility
9 Things You Should Know About Male Infertility
Infertility is often thought of as a “female thing;” so you may be surprised to learn that it’s attributed to the male partner up to 40% of the time. These are the most common questions we get from men prior to an evaluation.
- Infertility
A Fertility Doctor Shares Her Thoughts About Her Own Infertility Journey
"Underneath my white coat, I'm an infertility patient". Dr. Nichole Barker sits down with us to share her infertility journey in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week.
- Egg Freezing, Fertility Preservation
Should You Freeze Your Eggs?
SRM’s Dr. Angela Thyer chimes in on what to consider when considering egg freezing, including the best age to do it and why.
- Infertility
Getting Personal: Q & A with Dr. Paul Lin
Welcome to our new Physician Spotlight Series on the SRM blog! We hope this series helps you get to know our physicians a little better. You’ll see they’re a pretty interesting group of people! To kick off the series, we recently caught up with Dr. Lin and asked him a few questions.
- Uncategorized
Welcome to Our New Blog
Welcome to SRM’s new blog! We are delighted you have found your way to this page and hope you will find the blog to be a useful resource.
- Infertility, Male Infertility
Facts about Male Infertility
People are often surprised to learn that infertility is attributed to the male partner up to 40% of the time. Learn more about male infertility issues.
- Fertility Term, Infertility
Separating Fact from Fiction
We are dedicated to informing and educating our patients. This post dispels some common fertility myths we often hear when meeting with new patients.