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A practical guide to the questions worth raising with your clinic - covering nutrition, supplements, testing, and post-retrieval recovery. (These are questions I wished I had asked) Pre-IVF 1. What diet changes should I make? Is tofu okay as a vegetarian protein source? Are there foods I should actively avoid? I'm in an 800 cal/day deficit — does that affect outcomes? 2. Which supplements do you recommend, and do I need bloodwork first? CoQ10 - dosage and timing? Vitamin D -

A practical guide to what’s eligible, what’s not, and how to plan ahead Fertility preservation—such as egg freezing and embryo freezing—is increasingly common, but it can also be expensive and confusing to finance. One question many patients ask is: Can I use my FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to pay for egg or embryo freezing? The short answer: sometimes, yes - but it depends on medical necessity and documentation. Below is a practical guide to help you understand how FSAs

The Mediterranean diet isn’t a fad—it’s a time-tested way of eating inspired by the traditional food patterns of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, like Greece, Italy, and Spain. Unlike strict “diet plans,” it’s a lifestyle eating pattern focused on whole, minimally processed foods and healthy fats. What Is the Mediterranean Diet? At its core, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes: Fruits and vegetables Whole grains Legumes and nuts Healthy fats , especially extra virgi

Choosing a fertility clinic or doctor for egg or embryo freezing is one of the most consequential healthcare decisions many people make. Yet most clinics look similar on the surface—polished websites, reassuring success rates, and vague promises of “personalized care.” To truly assess quality, transparency, and fit, patients need to ask the right questions —and know what good answers actually sound like . This guide breaks down the most important questions, metrics, and signa