Combating Stress & Anxiety During Infertility Treatment
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – The psychological impact of undergoing infertility treatment can be huge. Learn ways to cope with stress and anxiety before, during and after treatment.
Fertility Blogs by Dr. Drew Moffitt
About the author
Drew V. Moffitt, M.D., FACOG, has been a board-certified infertility specialist since 1999 and is currently the medical director of the Arizona Reproductive Medicine Specialists. Dr. Moffitt is also the director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and an assistant professor at the University of Arizona.
For many years Dr. Moffitt has been named one of the “Top Docs” in Infertility in Phoenix Magazine. He completed his training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility medicine at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia, an institution that pioneered in vitro fertilization and is one of the largest and most successful IVF programs in the world.
Fertility FAQs – and Not So FAQs
Infertility is a complicated subject and you may have questions when & if you decide to see a fertility specialist. View the most common questions you may have when deciding to grow your family.
Myths Fertility Doctors Hear
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – Infertility is common, but myths regarding pregnancy & IVF exist such as having more success with certain diets or holistic treatment.
The Essence of Motherhood
The essence of motherhood is not just giving birth to a child, but the need to care, nurture and love those around us. It takes great courage to walk into my office. It takes great courage to choose the path that has the greatest chance of bringing success. And it takes great courage to hang on to hope as the years pass with empty arms.
The Solace of Common Journeys
Not long ago our practice had two special patients named Wendy. They were very different as individuals, but they shared the common trait of helping me with my own personal struggle with hope.
The Power of Normal
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – Infertility patients can now choose to move directly to IVF as a fast, safe and highly effective way to have a baby, bypassing low tech treatments.
Don’t Ignore Your Biological Clock
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – ARMS REI shares helpful fertility information about the female biological clock for women trying to get pregnant.
Hope, Holidays and Two Wendy’s
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – The holiday season is about hope. At this time we set aside despair and set our sights forward to a new year of hope.
A Father’s Eyes
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – The conventional wisdom has been men are not as emotional or stressed about infertility and I can remember my own journey with infertility. I was focused on trying to be the knight in shining armor that was going to fix everything.
“Mothers-to-be” Day
By Dr. Drew Moffitt – Mother’s Day is upon us. It is not the most welcome holiday for many of my infertility patients, but little is said about the incredible love, sacrifice and courage of “mothers-to-be.”