Can You Have Too Much Information in Fertility Treatment?
Like many of my patients, my life revolves around information. Personally, I use the same technology as most of you to keep track of obligations…
Traveling the Other Direction for Fertility Treatment
Medical tourism is growing, and for United States residents, the promise of less expensive fertility treatment is one of the reasons why. But not everyone…
Depression, Even Among Infertile, Should Never Be Shrugged Off
Speaking as a physician who has specialized for years in helping infertile men and women get pregnant, the high rate of depression among fertility patients…
"Big News" About New Eggs Is a Big Maybe
This week, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine is promising to scramble a long-held belief about women's eggs. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have…
Dear Valentine: Would You Take An At-Home Sperm Test?
Okay, it's not really the most romantic idea, so you may want to wait until a day or two later to ask, but getting your…
Yes, Of Course, I'm On Facebook
Please come and say hello!And Twitter, too. Here's where to find Dr. Sonja Kristiansen of Houston Fertility Center on the Internet.If you're trying to find…
Dragon Babies In the Making!
Surely, you've seen this recently? The Chinese New Year has arrived, and this year, deemed The Year of The Dragon by Chinese astrologers, is supposed…
Infertility E-Books - More Snake Oil?
The other day I opened an email from a website making helpful claims for women with PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is very common, not just…
DIY Artificial Insemination Just Adds to Infertility Stress
Gone are the days of uninformed consumers and all-knowing experts. Now with just a flip of the webpage, you can find step-by-step instructions on everything…
Happy Holidays to The Non-Exclusive Club of Kindred Spirits
Virtually all of my patients at the Houston Fertility Center come in feeling alone, at least at the start of their fertility journey. Occasionally I…