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Diminished Ovarian Reserve

“The biological clock. Every woman feels it to some degree.
For some women it is a soft whispering reminder that can be drowned out by life’s boisterous pace. Others may hit the ‘snooze’ button in hopes that the reminder doesn’t resurface too soon. Still for others it is like a deafening smoke alarm that may trigger panic. Regardless, it is a call that should be heard and understood in order for a woman to make a good decision regarding her plans for a family.”
~Dr. Brett Davenport, Inside Medicine Magazine.
Join us all this week right here on the #FINA blog as we hear from our very own Dr. D as he discusses everything you need to know about Diminished Ovarian Reserve. Invite a friend who may be interested in this info. This is certainly going to be valuable information for every woman to know!

Medical Lab Professionals Week

Not only is it National Infertility Awareness Week, but it’s also Medical Lab Professionals Week!⭐️ Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24-30, 2022 is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy!
 
This week, make sure to thank all of your Lab Pros for their hard work and dedication to achieving timely and precise results! They do such an important work that so many of us depend on.
 
And to all of our Lab Pros at #FINA, we appreciate you!❤️ #LabProsWeek

National Infertility Awareness Week

RAISING AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK APRIL 24-30, 2022✨
 
It comes natural for most to dream of a future with children. Because conception is a natural expectation, it becomes quite frustrating and disappointing when plans do not become reality on demand. Many couples will uniquely relay the heartaches of a lonely struggle. For most couples, attempting to conceive a child is a very intimate process that is clothed in privacy. But because of the quiet nature of this process, those who are unable to voluntarily conceive often suffer in private as well. Infertility is spoken of far too seldom in our society.
 
HOWEVER, INFERTILITY IS NOT UNCOMMON.
IN FACT, IT OCCURS IN 15% OF ALL COUPLES.
 
And infertility doesn’t discriminate. While it impacts people across gender, race and socio-economic class, access to treatment is even more difficult for those who lack insurance coverage or the economic means to pay for care out-of-pocket.
 
HOW CAN YOU HELP RAISE AWARENESS?
 
+ Share your story. Not only can this help you cope with your feelings, but this may also help others who are experiencing the same struggles.
 
+ Find a support group. Whether online or locally, this will allow you to hear of what other couples are going through or went through and will validate your emotions. It can help you feel less isolated and will empower you with knowledge.
 
+ Offer your ear (and a hug) to a friend in need. Even if you aren’t on an infertility journey of your own, chances are someone close to you is.
 
+ Advocate with your employer. While more and more employers are discovering the value of adding infertility benefits to their offerings, many don’t. Plan a time to talk with leaders within your organization about the importance and value of adding these types of benefits.
 
+ Support the work of an infertility advocacy group you trust. Advocacy groups help raise awareness, organize and advocate all year long. If you find that work valuable, lend your support by donating yourself or hosting a fundraiser.
 
For more information about scheduling an appointment with Dr. Davenport, please visit fertilityalabama.com or call us at 256-217-9613. We are here for you!
 
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We Have a New Home!

It’s official! We are pleased to announce that we will now be serving you from our new location, 808 Turner St SW, Huntsville 35801.

We’re only about 3 blocks from our previous building but we now have a clinic, IVF lab and surgery suite that is second to none in the region! Stay tuned for more pics! ✨

And if you’d like to make an appointment to start your fertility journey, you can reach us at 256-217-9613.?

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The Emotional Plight of Infertility: We Have to Help Each Other

***W E ▪ H A V E ▪ T O ▪ H E L P ▪ E A C H▪ O T H E R!***

Welcome back to Day 5! Today we are going to give you some practical tips that can help you stay mentally strong.

1️⃣ Know that it is normal to have sad and disappointed feelings. This is not something to feel guilty about, but rather a normal response to a real problem. Allow yourself to express your emotions.

2️⃣ Getting mentally connected and understood is a huge step toward healthy coping. Find a friend to confide in. If you have not yet told anybody but your partner about your struggle, you need to! Even if that person has not undergone infertility, they are now on the journey with you.

3️⃣ Find a support group. Whether online or locally, this will allow you to hear of what other couples are going through or went through and will validate your emotions. It will make you feel less isolated and will empower you with knowledge.

4️⃣ Journaling. This has been shown to provide clarity of thought as to what you are feeling. It will allow you to understand yourself even more.

5️⃣ Exercise. If you do not already have one, pick up a regular exercise routine. You will find that your hyper-focus on fertility can be re-directed toward a workout, and your stress greatly reduced as a byproduct.

Technology has come a long way to help couples reach their pregnancy goals so that there is much hope for those struggling. The above are just a few tips that may help couples feel less lonely and endure the emotional roller coaster of infertility. Our infertility clinic is also designed to personally assist you through this tough time. Don’t hesitate to call us at 256-217-9613 if we can help! You can also visit our website at www.fertilityalabama.com .

Thank you for joining us this week! We hope you learned a lot and that you were able to share with a friend who may be going through these struggles.

Happy Birthday to us!

In order to serve you better, we are excited to offer our newly-improved website along with our very own FINA blog! And what better time to launch our new blog than our birthday week?!!

Every year when the month of April rolls around, we are reminded of how blessed we are to be able to serve the people of Huntsville and the surrounding areas in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee. You guys are truly the BEST!

We would love to hear from you. What would you like to learn more about? Which topics interest you? We are aiming to make this blog something that is beneficial for you and  something that you’ll want to share with your family and friends. Let us know how we can best serve you!

We also want to take a minute to say Thank You to all of our friends and followers! The support you have shown to us through your reviews, Facebook and Instagram likes, comments, and messages has meant so much to us! Being able to serve you makes our job so rewarding, and we are blessed to be part of this community.❤️

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