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Family Building for a Same-Sex Couple

Salina and Alexis began their same-sex family-building journey at ArkLaTex 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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Is There a Fertility Diet?

Find out if there’s a fertility diet to improve your likelihood of conceiving

When you’re trying to conceive, sorting through all the suggestions and recommendations about how to optimize fertility can seem daunting. David T. Vandermolen MD, MS can help. He works with patients at our Northern Louisiana fertility center to separate fact from fiction when it comes to improving fertility.

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September Is PCOS Awareness Month

PCOS Awareness Month is a great time to learn how to navigate this condition

Our Louisiana fertility center team uses PCOS Awareness Month to help educate our patients. We help women learn more about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how to manage it.

This common condition is a disorder that affects a woman’s hormones,

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When to See a Fertility Doctor

Our Northern Louisiana fertility expert discusses when to see a fertility doctor

If you have been struggling to conceive, the team at ArkLaTex Fertility can help you fulfill your dream of parenthood. David T. Vandermolen MD has provided fertility care to patients for 30 years. Dr. Vandermolen wants to help his patients conceive as soon as possible,

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What Kind of Fertility Testing Do I Need?

Fertility testing options can shine a light on barriers to pregnancy

At our Northern Louisiana fertility center, David T. Vandermolen MD understands that trying to conceive without success takes an emotional and physical toll. As your trusted partner, Dr. Vandermolen works hard to identify any hindrances to conception. He then develops a detailed plan to help you have a healthy pregnancy.

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Understanding Your Semen Analysis Results

A guide to interpreting semen analysis results

When you’re struggling to conceive, infertility testing can help you and your doctor find out why. During your fertility evaluation, Dr. David T. Vandermolen will order testing for both you and your partner. For the male partner, this step involves a semen analysis at our Northern Louisiana fertility center.

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Basic Versus Advanced Fertility Treatment

Exploring basic versus advanced fertility treatment

Just like no two fingerprints are identical, David T. Vandermolen MD, the medical director of our Northern Louisiana fertility center, believes no two situations are the same. He develops individualized treatment plans to address each patient’s specific needs. He develops individualized treatment plans to address each patient’s specific needs.

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Conceiving After Infertility Diagnosis

A small miracle shows conceiving after an infertility diagnosis is possible

For some, having a baby is a quick and easy journey. For others, it’s a long, winding road. If you are on a fertility journey, or if you know someone who is, Toi and Anthony’s story may offer solace and wisdom for those dealing with an infertility diagnosis.

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When to See a Fertility Doctor

Review these key points to learn when to see a fertility doctor

In many cases, we create visions for how our lives will proceed: career, sometimes marriage and then children. Often, these plans take a different turn when it comes to family building. Estimates suggest that 1 in 4 U.S. couples struggles with infertility. David T.

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COVID 19: Questions Your Patients May Have

Q: If I’m trying to get pregnant, should I stop trying to conceive due to the Coronavirus?

A: If you don’t have COVID-19, there is no medical reason to change your plans regarding trying to conceive. However, there may be logistical, psychological, and emotional reasons to modify your plans. For example, there may be less access to routine prenatal care.

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