Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read
How accurately can tests measure my fertility?
When it comes to fertility testing, the most common question is “how accurate are they?” Here’s a simple explainer article on the two most common fertility test…
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Genetics · 7 min read
Is there a genetic test for Type II Diabetes?
Advanced genetic testing can now see if the genetic component to Type 2 Diabetes can be quantified for you and your family. Find out the latest science.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
5 ways to invest in your future self: a beginner’s guide to fertility preservation
If you want kids but now’s not the time — fertility preservation can be an option for you. Get the facts on how you can control your own fertility timeline.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 8 min read
How to pick the best IVF and fertility clinic near you
Thinking of doing IVF? A fertility nurse gives you the insider’s scoop on how you should go about choosing a fertility clinic and doctor.
Genetics · 6 min read
Is there a genetic test for Alzheimer’s disease?
Current genetic testing for Alzheimer's is not predictive enough. Here’s what is beyond APOE genotyping — as explained by a board-certified genetic counselor.
Genetics · 6 min read
Is there a genetic test for an irregular heart rhythm?
We’ve scoured the literature on the genetic underpinnings of atrial fibrillation. Find out how you can measure you and your family's risk of irregular heart rhy…
Genetics · 7 min read
Is there a genetic test for heart disease?
Advanced genetic testing can now see if the genetic component to heart disease can be quantified for you and your family. Find out the latest science.
Genetics · 5 min read
Is there a genetic test for Type 1 Diabetes?
Genetic testing can help identify risk of Type 1 Diabetes for you and your family. Find out the latest science on genetic screening for Type 1 Diabetes.
Genetics · 5 min read
Is there a genetic test for schizophrenia?
Understand what’s possible to predict through genetic testing for schizophrenia and how recent advances allow genetic risk to be better quantified.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 11 min read
Behind the scenes of one of the nation’s top IVF centers: an insider’s look at what happens in an embryology lab
Stanford’s IVF lab director reveals how embryos are created and what really happens in the laboratory.
Genetics · 7 min read
Prenatal & preconception genetic testing through the years: the past, present, and future
Discover the evolution of genetic testing before and during pregnancy and how far we’ve come since the 50s.
Genetics · 6 min read
How your DNA can impact your child’s health — and how DNA can change between each generation
Understand the ways your genetic makeup can impact your children and what kinds of genetic changes can lead to certain health conditions.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 7 min read
What is the egg retrieval process really like?
Egg retrieval is a procedure that removes eggs from the ovaries. Here, we’ll walk you through what you can expect from the process.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
3 facts most people get wrong about egg freezing
A Stanford IVF nurse and doctor dispel common misconceptions around egg retrieval. Here's 3 common concerns from their patients interested in egg freezing.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 4 min read
5 myths about getting pregnant
Hear from a Stanford IVF nurse and doctor about the truths behind trying to conceive. We discuss the 5 myths patients ask them about all the time.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
4 common misconceptions about IVF
Get the facts on fertility and IVF treatment from a Stanford IVF nurse and doctor. We discuss the 4 most common misconceptions they hear from their patients.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read
A simple overview of IVF medication protocols
Fertility drugs are used in IVF to stimulate ovulation and prepare a patient for pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know about them before starting IVF treatmen…
Genetics · 6 min read
How is embryo screening performed?
A board-certified genetic counselor explains what embryo screening is and what to expect from the IVF process.
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