Why People Choose Fertility Preservation: Egg Freezing, Medical & Personal Reasons

Fertility preservation gives people options. It allows individuals to extend their reproductive timeline when age, medical treatment, or life circumstances make timing uncertain. At the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, fertility preservation is both a medical intervention and a deeply personal decision shaped by each patient’s goals. Below we explain why people choose preservation, how…

Managing PCOS When You’re Trying to Get Pregnant

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of ovulatory infertility, affecting nearly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. While PCOS can make it harder to conceive, the right combination of medical treatment and lifestyle strategies can help many people achieve a healthy pregnancy. At the UCSF Multidisciplinary PCOS Clinic, we take an integrated…