by Aaron Spitz MD | Jul 5, 2017 | Pregnancy
When it comes to making families, for years, the onus has been on the ladies to figure out their most fertile moments. But with CDC statistics showing that trouble in baby-making paradise falls squarely on the shoulders of the guy 30% of the time, you’ve got to...
by Aaron Spitz MD | Jun 7, 2017 | In the Media, Pregnancy
Does infertility caused by cancer mean starting a family is off the table? Not anymore, according to some exciting new research from Northwestern University scientists! According to a study published recently in Nature Communications, female mice can get pregnant—and...
by Aaron Spitz MD | May 3, 2017 | Pregnancy
Gents: How much sleep do you get on average per night? Five, 6, 7, 8 hours? A 2013 Gallup poll found that 40% of Americans get six hours or less sleep per night, while 54% averaged between 7 and 8 hours. A measly 5% claimed to get nine hours or more per night. Perhaps...
by Aaron Spitz MD | Apr 5, 2017 | Dr. Aaron Spitz, Pregnancy
When we think of birth control, often the first thing to come to mind is the hormonal pill for women. But from as far back as the 1950s, there’s been talk of how to create something similar for men. After all, it takes two to tango, right? A recent study published in...
by Aaron Spitz MD | Mar 4, 2017 | In the Media, Pregnancy
There’s no doubt that emotions can run high when you and your partner are trying to start a family together. Thanks to the wonders of modern science, IVF has become a viable option for many who need some extra help in getting a visit from the stork. But even science...