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Expert guides on all things genetics & fertility
Genetics · 7 min read
What is the difference between monogenic and polygenic diseases?
Are you concerned about a specific disease running in your family? Find out about the genetics underlying different types of diseases.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
How to choose an egg donor: Beginner’s guide for intended parents
If you’re thinking about building your family through egg donation, here’s what you need to know about choosing an egg donor and what you should consider in you…
Genetics · 8 min read
What you need to know about genetic tests available before and during pregnancy
What are your genetic testing options prior to conception and during a pregnancy? Here’s an overview of the types of tests available, as explained by a genetic …
Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read
How Is Male Infertility Evaluated? What Sperm Analysis Looks for and More
Find out how fertility tests for men work from a Stanford IVF nurse — what goes on in diagnosing and improving male fertility.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
When to see a fertility specialist
Are you considering a visit to a fertility clinic? There are many reasons to see a fertility specialist, and we’ve outlined some of the primary ones here.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read
Vaccines and pregnancy — what you need to know
What vaccinations do you need to consider before and during your pregnancy? Learn how to protect yourself and your child from common infectious diseases.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 2 min read
What questions you should ask your clinic before doing IVF
Thinking of doing IVF? A fertility nurse gives you the insider’s scoop on what questions she recommends you ask fertility doctors you’re considering working wit…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
Things to consider about your thyroid levels and fertility
Many people link fertility to sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, but your thyroid hormones play a crucial role in fertility and conception, too. Fi…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
Link between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism with infertility
How does too little or too much thyroid impact your fertility? Many people link fertility to sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, but your thyroid ho…
Patient Perspectives · 7 min read
Life with a husband and son with Type 1 Diabetes — seeing the signs and learning to thrive
Chelsea has two loved ones with Type 1 Diabetes in her household. She believes in identifying risks early on to help families proactively plan and prepare for t…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read
What you need to know about ectopic pregnancies
What happens when a pregnancy grows outside the uterus? Here’s how ectopic pregnancies are detected and treated to protect the health of the pregnant woman.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
What is a biochemical pregnancy?
A biochemical pregnancy is when the initial pregnancy test is positive, but the subsequent hCG levels are lower than expected. Here’s what you should know.
Company News · 8 min read
Announcing Orchid
We’re excited to deliver on the promise of precision medicine. Orchid’s Couple Report is available now - you can join the waitlist here. Orchid’s Couple Report …
Genetics · 6 min read
Which DNA test is the most accurate? Beginner’s guide on how to evaluate genetic tests
How can you be sure a genetic test is accurate? Here’s a framework for how to evaluate how valid and useful different genetic tests are to you.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
Ways to optimize your fertility to get pregnant
Here’s a quick guide to increasing your chances of getting pregnant — a checklist of things to keep in mind before conceiving.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
How endometriosis can impact fertility — and what to do about it
Endometriosis is a common condition that affects nearly 6 million women in the United States. How can it impact your fertility?
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
Tips for a healthy pregnancy
Here’s a compiled list of tips for navigating your pregnancy — from the basics of pregnancy nutrition, managing nausea, exercise, and supplements to take.
Have healthy babies.
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