If you are having problems with irregular menstrual cycles, you are not alone.  It is  one of the most common causes of infertility. To help determine what is going on we recommend a hormone workup.  Most of the time, it will help identify the problem so that we can treat it. There are several medical […]

If you are under 30 and have been unsuccessful conceiving after one year, or have been trying unsuccessfully for six months or more and are over the age of 35, we suggest you speak with a fertility specialist. In assessing your fertility, three areas will be evaluated. The quality of ovulation and the assessment of […]

Dr. Kowalczyk was recently interviewed for an upcoming documentary on fertility treatment.  We will let you know when it comes out! Following is one of the questions she was asked and her response: Q. What impact has the trend of delayed motherhood had on your practice? A. We are seeing many professionals seeking treatment later in […]

Acupuncture and reflexology have a positive impact on fertility.  Both of these healing modalities balance hormone levels and restore the flow of vital energy.  This optimizes health and reduces stress creating improved conditions for fertility care. The use of complementary treatment like acupuncture and reflexology can also be beneficial in combating long-term conditions and are […]

Came across this great blog on the impact of a warming diet on fertility.  In summary, it explains that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) a warming diet builds the body’s qi (energy) and blood to have the strength to conceive and carry a pregnancy full term.  A warming diet also helps focus qi and blood […]

40 may be the new 30 but try telling that to your ovaries!  Advances in beauty products, dermatology, and fitness make it possible for women to look younger than their years.  But doctors fear that they are creating a widening disconnect between what women see in the mirror and what’s happening to their reproductive organs. […]

Life has its challenges.  I know mine does.  Sometimes the universe lines up nicely and everything flows together gently and smoothly.  And then out of no where you’re hit by a wave and you come up sputtering … wondering what happened. No matter what you are facing, it is helpful to stay close to your […]

What does this mean to you?  A little background … the embryology lab is where sperm and egg are fertilized, and embryos are nurtured until they are ready to be transferred back into a patient’s uterus for implantation and pregnancy.  Who oversees the lab and works with the embryos is important as you consider your […]

Carole Kowalczyk, M.D. I hope you will be able to join us at Andiamo’s on Friday, April 20, 2012 for our Fertility Conference on “Updated Trends in Fertility Care.”  Registration is up, cost is reasonable and there will be lunch, chair massages as well as raffles throughout the day!  It will be a fun and […]

By Carol Kowalczyk, M.D. It is with great excitement that I invite you to the upcoming conference “Updated Trends in Fertility Care” sponsored by the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on April 20, 2012 at Andiamo’s in Warren, Michigan.  This workshop will launch National Infertility Awareness Week (April 22-28) and will highlight many […]