University Reproductive Associates (URA)


Insights and Articles on Reproductive Health and Infertility

Can Certain Medications Make It Harder to Conceive?
Can Certain Medications Make It Harder to Conceive?

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success, you may be wondering if your...

September 30, 2025

Do Prenatal Vitamins Improve Fertility? What the Research Says
Do Prenatal Vitamins Improve Fertility? What the Research Says

When most people think about prenatal vitamins, they think about pregnancy. But many...

September 25, 2025

How to Track Ovulation: Simple Methods That Actually Work
How to Track Ovulation: Simple Methods That Actually Work

For many people trying to conceive, timing is everything. Knowing when you ovulate...

September 23, 2025

Immunology and IVF: When Your Immune System Works Against Conception
Immunology and IVF: When Your Immune System Works Against Conception

The immune system’s main job is to protect the body from harmful invaders like bacteria...

September 18, 2025

How Chronic Stress Affects Fertility—And What You Can Do About It
How Chronic Stress Affects Fertility—And What You Can Do About It

Trying to conceive can be exciting, but it can also be stressful—especially when the...

September 16, 2025

Male Fertility and Age: Does the Biological Clock Tick for Men Too?
Male Fertility and Age: Does the Biological Clock Tick for Men Too?

When people think about the “biological clock,” the focus is usually on women. It’s well...

September 11, 2025

The Role of Vitamin D in Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes
The Role of Vitamin D in Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes

Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” and for good reason—it plays a vital role...

September 9, 2025

Fertility and Weight: How BMI  Impacts Treatment Success Rates
Fertility and Weight: How BMI Impacts Treatment Success Rates

When it comes to fertility, many different factors play a role—age, hormones, genetics...

September 4, 2025

Understanding the Two-Week Wait: How to Cope with Anxiety After IVF
Understanding the Two-Week Wait: How to Cope with Anxiety After IVF

For many people going through IVF, the two weeks between embryo transfer and the pregnancy...

September 2, 2025

 Fertility and Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Beyond Hashimoto’s
Fertility and Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Beyond Hashimoto’s

When most people think of thyroid problems and fertility, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis often...

August 28, 2025

What Is a Mock Embryo Transfer and Why Might Your Doctor Recommend It?
What Is a Mock Embryo Transfer and Why Might Your Doctor Recommend It?

If you’re preparing for IVF, you’ve likely heard about the egg retrieval, embryo creation...

August 26, 2025

Male Fertility in the Digital Age: Does Cell Phone Radiation or Laptop Heat Affect Sperm?
Male Fertility in the Digital Age: Does Cell Phone Radiation or Laptop Heat Affect Sperm?

In today’s tech-driven world, our smartphones and laptops are practically extensions of ...

August 21, 2025

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