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Chinese Pig Year is upon us! According to the lunar calendar, year of the pig begins on February 5, 2019 until January 24, 2020.  Babies born during this period is a “pig baby.”  Pig babies are born with envious blessings and wealth.    CHA Fertility Center in Los Angeles wishes to congratulate all of the expectant ... Read More

12年一个轮回的生肖猪年马上就要来了！根据农历，2019年的猪年始于2月5日，直到2020年的1月24号，这期间出生的宝宝都是自带福气与财气的“猪娃儿”哦。洛杉矶CFC生殖医疗中心先恭喜那些已经怀上了“猪宝贝”的准妈妈们！你们做到了！ 耶！！但是，如果您跟您的爱人还在要2019年“猪娃儿”的路上奋勇努力着，请注意（敲黑板），要抓紧时候哦，最后一批“获奖”的准妈妈们将会是2019年4月验孕成功的人士（次年的一月她们的萌宝们将会降生）。 那么拥有一个属猪的宝宝有什么好的呢？首先，猪年的宝宝个性多半是正直率真的，他们乐观积极，开朗豁达，不会太去计较现实上的利弊得失，有一颗宽容的心，大肚能容。这些正面的个性特征使得他们有一颗知足感恩的心，更容易获得安稳幸福的一生！其次，猪宝宝们往往还会给家里带来财运。 如果您家中经商，“猪娃儿”们对父母的事业运上更有帮助，会使整个家庭有享不尽的福气。猪宝宝更天生是虎爸，兔妈，羊妈的贵人，大旺这三个生肖爸妈的家庭运及事业运。 看完之后，是不是更想尽快要一个“猪宝宝”呢？如果您与伴侣尝试怀孕超过半年还没有动静的话，欢迎来我们洛杉矶CFC生殖医疗中心进行相关咨询。本中心配备世界顶尖级的胚胎实验室及手术室。拥有近20年经验的权威医师及专业的团队为您提供个性化及周到的诊疗方案。CFC极高且稳定的成功率已助来自22个国家一万多家庭实现了他们的“宝宝梦”。想生“猪娃儿”的您还等什么！尽快拨打我们的电话：323-525-3377， 或者加我们的微信（请见下方）吧。 Read More

Fertility and diet are popular topics today, and during the cold winter months, they can be an especially hot topic (think soup!!!). Can eating certain foods boost your fertility? They certainly won’t hurt, and especially if there is an underlying endocrine disturbance they can certainly help!! Your overall diet does matter. Researchers have found that unhealthy eating habits can harm ... Read More

Peanuts can keep you full thanks to their unsaturated fats, proteins, and fiber. You’ll be less likely to binge eat, making it easier to lose weight. The unsaturated fats also improve cholesterol levels and blood pressure, so you’ll have a lower risk of heart disease. If you’re dealing with skin problems or arthritis, the anti-inflammatory ... Read More

It’s an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you’re trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.   1of 13 Eat Well Here’s good news: Staying well nourished ... Read More

If you’re looking to improve your health and fertility, you may assume that adding in exercise is one of the best actions to take. And while that is partially true, it’s not the entire story. Even with exercise, too much of a good thing can be bad. Some studies have shown that “too much” exercise ... Read More

The benefits of walnuts for skin and hair include softer, wrinkle-free, pimple-free skin, dandruff-free hair, and reduced hair fall. Use a decoction of dried walnut leaves to make a natural antiperspirant, and use walnut oil for youthful skin and strong hair. Eat walnuts to improve brain and heart health, manage diabetes and arthritis symptoms, prevent ... Read More

So often in life, things that are very good for us can also be bad if we have too much, or too little, of them. This is especially true with male fertility, which is a delicate balance of hormones and proteins to create healthy sperm so you can have children. Thankfully, there are some proven ... Read More

Heavy lifting, shift work may negatively impact women’s fertility   Women who have physically demanding jobs may experience decreased fertility, finds new research by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Working schedules that fall outside normal daytime office hours may also lower a woman’s ability to conceive.   Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón, a research fellow in ... Read More

Achieving a healthy weight prior to trying to conceive is not only going to help you get pregnant, but it is also going to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Women who are overweight are more likely to experience difficulties in achieving pregnancy due to a hormone imbalance creating an increased risk of ovulation dysfunction and miscarriage. ... Read More

Being underweight can represent as many health concerns to an individual as being overweight can. If a person is underweight, their body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to build healthy bones, skin, and hair. While some people may have a genetic background or a medical illness that prevents them from putting on ... Read More

You can boost your fertility by making lifestyle changes and dropping unhealthy habits. Whether you’re just starting to try to conceive, or you’ve been trying for a long time, it’s worth taking the time to make changes now. But… it’s essential you go into this with a straight head and reasonable expectations. Here’s how to make lifelong changes — not ... Read More

How His Smoking Can Hurt Both His and Her Fertility Can smoking hurt your sperm? Yes. It can also negatively affect your fertility. You already know that smoking is bad for your health, and you have likely guessed that smoking is bad for female fertility. In both men and women, smoking has been linked to an increased ... Read More

Sleep and fertility. Have you ever thought about how they relate to one another? Sleep plays a vital role in all our lives, affecting the quality of life, overall health, and, importantly, fertility. Getting a good night’s sleep helps refresh and restore your brain and organ systems and regulate important hormones in your body – including fertility-related ... Read More

What You’ll Find in Fertility Supplements and How to Decide Whether to Take One Fertility vitamins and supplements can be found all over the Internet, with marketing materials that are difficult to ignore. The promises made are frequently much bigger than the evidence standing behind them. That isn’t to say that some fertility vitamins aren’t useful ... Read More

Vegetables are good for correcting hormonal imbalance and infertility issues when they are eaten raw or half boiled. But, vegetable oil is known for containing a high concentration of carbohydrates and high omega-6 –fats. The exposure of these oil packets to light and heat creates mutation in the body and can bring severe imbalance in ... Read More

Pucker up for vit C rich foods (bell peppers, oranges, kale, papaya) and use healthier oils like olive and virgin coconut oil to prevent sperm clumping due to oxidative stress. Nibble on raw pumpkin seeds; eat oysters to help improve sperm motility. Add tomatoes, pomegranates to your diet to help replace the antioxidants depleted by ... Read More

Aside from keeping your blood cells and nerves healthy, vitamin B12 plays a role in the production and development of sperm. A deficiency can mean problems like loss of libido and premature ejaculation. B12 supplementation may help improve sperm count, concentration, and motility in men with fertility issues. An adult needs about 2.4 mg B12 ... Read More

Telling a woman who’s been having trouble conceiving to stop stressing out about it is like telling her to stop wanting a baby—no matter how hard she tries, it’s just not likely to happen. For many women trying to conceive, it’s way too easy to turn this into a blame-the-mother (to-be) scenario. As much as ... Read More

Sperm motility is the ability of sperm to move efficiently. This is important in fertility because sperm need to move through the woman’s reproductive tract to reach and fertilize her egg. Poor sperm motility can be a cause of male factor infertility. In this article, we look at the impact of sperm motility on fertility, ... Read More

Eastern Medicine and Fertility Using acupuncture and Chinese herbs for fertility Many couples that come to my facility have been using fertility treatments recommended by their Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) providers. Sometimes people are embarrassed or unsure about talking to me about their non-Western treatments. There is always some level of fear or discomfort when ... Read More

1. Stop Staying Up Late and Start Prioritizing Sleep The Bad Habit to Break Staying up late and not getting enough sleep. Why It’s Bad for Your Fertility Health Some research studies have found a connection between poor sleep habits and irregular periods, and irregular periods can be a symptom of infertility. Also, a small study found ... Read More

Looking forward to bringing a baby into this world? Difficulties in conceiving can be a huge letdown to dampen the experience. If you’re having trouble conceiving, you’re not alone. Most women spend early years of their lives trying very hard to avoid pregnancy. When they finally decide it’s time to conceive, many of them are ... Read More

How to change your diet to increase your chances of getting pregnant. There are plenty of rules about what you should and shouldn’t eat once you’re pregnant, but what if you’re trying to conceive? We now know that what we eat plays a huge role in helping our bodies function properly, and the reproductive system is ... Read More

Men, should you prepare for conception with a fertility cleanse? Ladies, should you encourage your man to cleanse for his fertility? The answer is Yes! Cleansing is a great way for a man to purify his body from toxin exposure, and renew reproductive health while he works on reducing poor lifestyle choices that harm fertility. Fact: Men ... Read More

Dr. Berger’s Corner: Health Topics from the Medical Director of CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles Male Infertility Although some people still think of fertility as a “woman’s problem,” 33% of infertile couples suffer from male factor infertility. That means it is critical that men get tested for fertility as well as women! It’s also important ... Read More

We wish you happiness that comes from within the best of luck to keep you pushing and peace in all days of this new year 🙂 Read More

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5 Best Workout Moves to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy Get ready for the most physical journey of your life.   Pregnancy is the ultimate workout. It’s more unpredictable than an obstacle course, it lasts longer than a marathon, and it includes a wiggly free weight built to pack on its own pounds (or ounces) ... Read More

Easy-To-Make Meals for Your Pregnancy Simple Recipe Ideas for Busy Moms-To-Be   While you’re figuring out the do’s and don’ts of what you should eat while expecting and especially all those foods to avoid during pregnancy, it’s easy to forget that you’ll often feel too tired to get busy in the kitchen – especially during ... Read More

8 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter It takes more than hand-washing. Here’s an easy guide to preventing infection. Now that we’re heading into the season when colds, flu, stomach bugs, and other infections can run rampant, it’s an ideal time to review strategies that can help us stay healthy this winter. Picking up the germs that ... Read More

5 Foods You Should Eat This Winter Don’t live on a steady diet of hot chocolate Chilly winter weather affects more than just your wardrobe and heating bill. Your body also experiences changes in energy levels, metabolism and even food prefer Do you react to bitter cold by skipping the gym and convincing yourself you ... Read More

Top 6 Annoying Pregnancy skin issues and how to deal with them! You may be radiating with excitment, but your pregnancy complexion doesn’t always reflect that inner joy. Skin issues can abound during pregnancy—we’re talking everything from teenage-like acne to stretch marks and strange rashes. Here are some of the most common skin problems women ... Read More

5 Supplements That May Ease PMS Symptoms Can vitamins and minerals nip premenstrual syndrome symptoms in the bud? Here’s the scoop on supplements being studied in connection with PMS. In the days leading up to their periods, many women experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. PMS symptoms vary from woman to woman, but they may ... Read More

10 FOODS TO HELP WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS You’ve experienced it: cramps running through your abdomen and it seeming like nothing will help. You’ve taken painkillers, you’ve applied heating pads, you’ve spent a whole day in bed watching Netflix. However, have you ever stopped to think that what you eat during your period – and even ... Read More

Dr. Berger’s Corner: Health Topics from the Medical Director of CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles Exercise and pregnancy Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Working-out can help improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches and fatigue. If you were physically ... Read More

8 Household Products to Avoid When TTC When you’re trying to conceive (TTC), it’s important to reduce your exposure to unnecessary chemicals that affect your fertility. Here are 8 everyday items to avoid.   1OF 8 House Paint Exposure to oil-based paints, paint thinner and painting supplies containing lead or mercury is a no-no when ... Read More

Non-medicated Allergy Treatment at Home Are you reluctant to take allergy medications because you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Skin allergy symptoms like redness, itching, and swelling often go away on their own in a week or two, with or without treatment. You can do some things to make it more comfortable in non-medicated ... Read More

Dr. Berger’s Corner: Health Topics from the Medical Director of CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles Vitamin D and Pregnancy There has been an enormous amount of publicity surrounding Vitamin D over the past couple of years. In pregnancy, the issues surrounding Vitamin D testing and replacement become critical because there are not one but two ... Read More

Dr. Joshua J. Berger, PhD spoke about the prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on KCAL 9 interview.  PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.  Approximately five to ten percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS.  Most women with PCOS don’t even know that they have it.  In fact, less than twenty-five ... Read More

CHA Fertility Center’s Medical Director Dr. Joshua Berger says infertility, including unexplained infertility, is no one’s fault! Many women spend much of their early adult lives trying not to get pregnant. But when you finally do want to start a family and it doesn’t happen right away, it can leave you feeling frustrated. Not to ... Read More

CHA Fertility Center’s Medical Director, Dr. Joshua Berger discusses infertility testing on tonight’s “Fruits of Life” broadcast on Andisheh TV. The legendary Dr. Ari Babaknia interviews Dr. Berger to help others understand the considerations and types of infertility tests available. Viewing Information This limited program can be viewed Wednesdays at 8pm PT the following ways: ... Read More

Starting tonight at 8pm Pacific, Dr. Joshua Berger discusses fertility issues with legendary Dr. Ari Babaknia on Andisheh TV. This special program will run for a limited time. Fertility Issues Dr. Babaknia, one of the first IVF doctors in Orange County, asks our Medical Director fertility questions such as: why infertility seems to be more prevalent in ... Read More

Several food additives known to possibly affect infertility have been included in the Environment Working Group’s list of top 12 most hazardous additives found in common food products. These common foods include: sausage and lard tortillas muffins potato chips beef jerky convenience foods Infertility and Food Dr. Joshua Berger, CHA Fertility Center’s Medical Director, advises the following: Remember, you ... Read More

U.S. News & World Report published an article today highlighting fertility treatment research options and advice from CHA Fertility Center, Los Angeles Medical Director Dr. Joshua Berger. Going through fertility treatment such as IVF can be an emotional and lengthy process. Finding the right fertility center and Reproductive Endocrinologist can make a significant difference not just ... Read More

Former Miss World Diana Hayden, 42, announced the birth of her daughter, who was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF) with her husband using her own previously frozen egg. At 35 and single, the 1997 Miss World pageant winner Hayden decided to have her eggs frozen. “I’m a practical person. I’m also a diehard romantic. ... Read More

Much like choosing a ripe piece of fruit, how ‘squishy’ an embryo is can predict its viability potential for in vitro fertilization (IVF), says a new study published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. The technique of gently squeezing embryos was found to be a more accurate and even earlier way for Stanford and Montana ... Read More

Tesco removed Bigen hair dye from its UK stores after a banned chemical called sodium perborate, which is ‘toxic if inhaled’ and may affect fertility was discovered in it and two other hair care products Blasol and JR Beauty. The European Union’s Rapid Alert System, Rapex, warned that ‘the list of ingredients indicates that the ... Read More

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter launches initiative to provide sperm and egg freezing for the military. As part of his plan to make the military more appealing and family-friendly, Mr. Carter plans to bring fertility preservation options in a pilot program. This would make the military one of the growing number of organizations such as ... Read More

Got questions about infertility, IVF, egg freezing and more? We invite you to our free Fertility 101 educational seminar. After the presentation by our knowledgeable doctor, you will also have the opportunity to meet the doctor and our friendly staff. Guests will receive a complimentary Consultation Voucher worth approximately $600 with registration. Consultations are one-on-one ... Read More

One of the frequently asked questions we get is whether or not fertility treatments such as IVF and IUI are safe for patients, and whether there are any long-term effects on women’s health. Researchers in a newly published paper studied the incidence of cancer among women who have undergone Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) therapy in ... Read More