Mental Health Impact: Finding Emotional Support for Infertility
When couples and individuals dream of having a baby, they often picture nursery decorations, birthing classes and discussions about the perfect name. The struggle of infertility likely never enters that picture. For the 1 in 8 couples dealing with infertility, this difficulty in getting pregnant can take wreak havoc on their emotional and mental wellbeing.
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...Make Your Dream Come True Day is January 13, and for people who need medical help to conceive, this day can be especially meaningful. Our Shreveport fertility doctor, David Vandermolen, MD, MS, feels honored to make dreams come true for people who dream of becoming parents, so it’s a special day for him and our entire team as well.
...It’s not uncommon for couples to assume that their inability to get pregnant must be a “female problem.” But the truth is, a male factor often plays a role.
Approximately 15 percent of couples have difficulty conceiving, and an estimated 50 percent of those have male factor infertility.
...As women get older, their fertility declines, which can make achieving a successful pregnancy more difficult. David T. Vandermolen MD, MS, the medical director of our Northern Louisiana fertility center, offers accurate diagnosis and effective treatment related to common causes of female infertility. Ovarian reserve testing is one of the diagnostic tools Dr.
...Trying to conceive without success can lead to discouragement and frustration. If you are looking for answers, David T. Vandermolen MD, our Northern Louisiana fertility doctor, has the skill and expertise needed for diagnosing infertility and providing necessary treatments. One tool Dr. Vandermolen uses to assist in identifying any barriers to pregnancy is fertility blood testing.
...At our Northern Louisiana fertility center, David T. Vandermolen, MD, MS, knows that affording fertility care can feel overwhelming. For couples and individuals struggling to conceive, financial concerns can add another layer of stress. The appointments, medications and procedures can all add up and make a significant dent in your finances.
...As modern society has evolved, more women have decided to delay motherhood because of personal or career goals. David T. Vandermolen MD, MS, our Northern Louisiana fertility doctor, and the team at ArkLaTex Fertility strive to maximize our patients’ success, optimizing pregnancy odds given advanced maternal age.
...When the new year begins, many people make resolutions to lose weight, take up a new hobby, or join a gym. David T. Vandermolen MD, our Northern Louisiana fertility expert, believes that resolutions can lead to positive changes. As we enter 2023, Dr. Vandermolen wants to encourage you to resolve to explore fertility preservation and invest time in protecting your fertility.
...For a same-sex couple like Salina and Alexis, creating a family would involve a little help from ArkLaTex Fertility. The couple met as older teens and reconnected several years ago. They then married on New Year’s Day in 2021. As they settled into life as a married couple,
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