Explore blog posts directly from the team at Center For Human Reproduction in New York, NY. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//MasterPage/1414655.jpg?crop=(0.00,0.00, 2000.00,1125.00)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog 400 300 A chemical pregnancy can be defined as a pregnancy that is only diagnosed by chemical means —most commonly, means by a pregnancy test. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-is-a-chemical-pregnancy-85166 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-is-a-chemical-pregnancy-85166 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1575854.jpeg?crop=(77.77,18.79, 717.77,378.79)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-is-a-chemical-pregnancy-85166 400 300 The CHR recently launched five new 2026 Clinical Trials, powered by the not-for-profit arm, the Foundation for Reproductive Medicine. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/new-2026-clinical-trials https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/new-2026-clinical-trials Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1579135.png?crop=(55.82,67.11, 948.62,569.31)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/new-2026-clinical-trials 400 300 Pregnancy is a biological process that requires the body to perform a balancing act. One fascinating aspect is how the immune system adapts https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-role-of-the-immune-system-in-pregnancy https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-role-of-the-immune-system-in-pregnancy Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1572859.jpeg?crop=(177.68,18.35, 857.68,400.85)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-role-of-the-immune-system-in-pregnancy 400 300 Each year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) invites us to raise our voices, share stories, and challenge assumptions. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/national-infertility-awareness-week-challenging-unexplained-infertility https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/national-infertility-awareness-week-challenging-unexplained-infertility Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1577440.jpeg?crop=(357.13,39.28, 833.16,307.05)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/national-infertility-awareness-week-challenging-unexplained-infertility 400 300 We’re pleased to introduce Dr. Sonia Gayete-Lafuente, who has officially joined the team at the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR). https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/introducing-dr-sonia-gayete-lafuente https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/introducing-dr-sonia-gayete-lafuente Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1579073.png?crop=(121.77,34.04, 2137.77,1168.04)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/introducing-dr-sonia-gayete-lafuente 400 300 Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), Premature Ovarian Aging (POA) and Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): What Is the Difference and Why It Matters? https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/understanding-dor-poa-and-poi https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/understanding-dor-poa-and-poi Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1597628.jpg?crop=(111.82,45.57, 1240.42,680.41)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/understanding-dor-poa-and-poi 400 300 When considering IVF, many people are surprised to learn that there is more than one way to approach treatment. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/natural-cycle-ivf-vs-stimulated-cycles https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/natural-cycle-ivf-vs-stimulated-cycles Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1599613.jpg?crop=(47.29,90.65, 1054.39,657.14)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/natural-cycle-ivf-vs-stimulated-cycles 400 300 Ovaries are responsible for the entire process of pregnancy by storing and releasing eggs. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/can-we-stop-ovarian-aging https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/can-we-stop-ovarian-aging Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1594358.png?crop=(120.23,400.64, 2256.83,1602.48)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/can-we-stop-ovarian-aging 400 300 For many women pursuing fertility treatment, hearing the term diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) can be concerning. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-diminished-ovarian-reserve-affect-ivf-protocols https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-diminished-ovarian-reserve-affect-ivf-protocols Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1592166.jpeg?crop=(50.00,103.87, 950.00,610.12)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-diminished-ovarian-reserve-affect-ivf-protocols 400 300 When people hear the word testosterone, many of them associate the term with men. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/low-testosterone-for-women https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/low-testosterone-for-women Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1596937.png?crop=(95.67,231.28, 1766.07,1170.88)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/low-testosterone-for-women 400 300 For many years, embryos identified as "abnormal" were considered unsuitable for transfer. Today, growing evidence has changed that perspective. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-weve-learned-from-transferring-abnormal-embryos https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-weve-learned-from-transferring-abnormal-embryos Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1597221.jpg?crop=(216.00,24.00, 984.00,456.00)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/what-weve-learned-from-transferring-abnormal-embryos 400 300 At the CHR, our Second Opinion Program is designed to provide patients with expert evaluations of their fertility diagnosis and treatment plans. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-can-the-chrs-second-opinion-program-benefit-you https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-can-the-chrs-second-opinion-program-benefit-you Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1592173.jpeg?crop=(43.75,52.68, 806.05,481.48)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-can-the-chrs-second-opinion-program-benefit-you 400 300 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are often told they have plenty of eggs. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/egg-quality-in-pcos https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/egg-quality-in-pcos Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1587596.png?crop=(51.20,72.60, 972.80,591.00)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/egg-quality-in-pcos 400 300 Here’s a question that might surprise you: What if embryo selection in IVF isn’t as important as we’ve been led to believe? https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/is-embryo-selection-overrated-rethinking-a-core-ivf-concept https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/is-embryo-selection-overrated-rethinking-a-core-ivf-concept Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1589097.jpeg?crop=(180.00,288.74, 3420.00,2111.25)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/is-embryo-selection-overrated-rethinking-a-core-ivf-concept 400 300 Today, as the warm season approaches, we’re going to talk about how summer can influence fertility treatments- because it does. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-summer-travel-affect-ivf-treatment https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-summer-travel-affect-ivf-treatment Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1589084.jpeg?crop=(60.00,96.24, 1140.00,703.75)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/how-does-summer-travel-affect-ivf-treatment 400 300 At the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in New York City, we know that there is no single path to parenthood. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/pride-month-family-building-options-for-the-lgbtqia-community https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/pride-month-family-building-options-for-the-lgbtqia-community Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1586863.jpeg?crop=(78.51,114.06, 1428.51,873.43)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/pride-month-family-building-options-for-the-lgbtqia-community 400 300 Studies show that single women busy with their professional or other personal life projects often delay fertility conversations. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/ivf-for-single-women-by-choice https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/ivf-for-single-women-by-choice Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1583682.jpeg?crop=(71.35,64.86, 1453.75,842.46)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/ivf-for-single-women-by-choice 400 300 One of the most frustrating experiences in fertility treatment is hearing that an embryo is “normal,” only for the transfer to still fail. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-normal-embryos-dont-always-lead-to-pregnancy https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-normal-embryos-dont-always-lead-to-pregnancy Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1584744.png?crop=(60.35,0.00, 1140.35,607.50)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-normal-embryos-dont-always-lead-to-pregnancy 400 300 At the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), we believe IVF protocols should be individualized based on each patient. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-one-size-fits-all-ivf-protocols-dont-work https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-one-size-fits-all-ivf-protocols-dont-work Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1585984.jpeg?crop=(338.68,124.80, 2335.48,1248.00)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/why-one-size-fits-all-ivf-protocols-dont-work 400 300 At the CHR, we believe that two critical steps require more personalization: the timing of the egg retrieval and the embryo transfer. https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-timing-of-the-egg-retrieval-and-embryo-transfer https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-timing-of-the-egg-retrieval-and-embryo-transfer Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/C/CenterForHumanReproduction//C/CenterForHumanReproduction/1581308.png?crop=(8.94,34.28, 700.14,423.08)&srotate=0 https://centerforhumanreprod.com/reproductive-health-blog/the-timing-of-the-egg-retrieval-and-embryo-transfer 400 300