University Reproductive Associates (URA)


Insights and Articles on Reproductive Health and Infertility

Why Fertility Clinics Recommend Limiting Caffeine and Alcohol—and What’s Safe
Why Fertility Clinics Recommend Limiting Caffeine and Alcohol—and What’s Safe

When you’re trying to conceive—whether naturally or through fertility treatment—it’s common...

August 19, 2025

The Role of Microbiome Health in Fertility and Pregnancy
The Role of Microbiome Health in Fertility and Pregnancy

When you think about fertility and pregnancy, your gut or vaginal bacteria probably aren’t the...

August 14, 2025

LGBTQ+ Family Building Options: From Reciprocal IVF to Known Donors
LGBTQ+ Family Building Options: From Reciprocal IVF to Known Donors

For LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, the path to parenthood is deeply personal...

August 12, 2025

Secondary Infertility: When You’re Struggling to Conceive After a Previous Pregnancy
Secondary Infertility: When You’re Struggling to Conceive After a Previous Pregnancy

Having a child already doesn’t always mean your path to growing your family will be easy...

August 7, 2025

How Sleep Affects Fertility: The Importance of Circadian Rhythm in Hormonal Health
How Sleep Affects Fertility: The Importance of Circadian Rhythm in Hormonal Health

When you're trying to conceive, you may focus on obvious factors like diet, exercise, and...

August 5, 2025

Family History of Early Menopause: Should You Be Concerned About Fertility?
Family History of Early Menopause: Should You Be Concerned About Fertility?

If women in your family experienced early menopause, you may wonder how this...

July 30, 2025

Does Birth Control Affect Fertility Long-Term? Separating Myth from Fact
Does Birth Control Affect Fertility Long-Term? Separating Myth from Fact

Birth control is widely used and trusted to prevent pregnancy, but many...

July 25, 2025

How Blood Clotting Disorders Like Factor V Leiden Affect Fertility and Pregnancy
How Blood Clotting Disorders Like Factor V Leiden Affect Fertility and Pregnancy

Blood clotting disorders can have a significant impact on fertility and pregnancy outcomes...

July 22, 2025

Prolonged Anovulation: When Irregular Cycles Are a Red Flag
Prolonged Anovulation: When Irregular Cycles Are a Red Flag

Irregular menstrual cycles are common and can be caused by many factors, but when cycles...

July 16, 2025

What Is Dual Stimulation IVF (DuoStim) and Who Is It For?
What Is Dual Stimulation IVF (DuoStim) and Who Is It For?

In the world of fertility treatments, new innovations are constantly emerging to improve...

July 14, 2025

Can You Be Too Healthy to Conceive? How Over-Exercising and Under-Eating Affect Fertility
Can You Be Too Healthy to Conceive? How Over-Exercising and Under-Eating Affect Fertility

In today’s health-conscious world, many people strive for peak physical fitness and clean eating...

July 11, 2025

Donor Embryo vs. Donor Egg: What’s the Difference and Who Should Consider Each?
Donor Embryo vs. Donor Egg: What’s the Difference and Who Should Consider Each?

When traditional fertility treatments aren’t successful—or aren’t an option—using a donor...

July 9, 2025

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