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Fertility
Read more about the full range of fertility services offered at Duke Health, and all the ways we help your dream of building a family come true.
Duke Fertility Center Uses Advanced Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Ensure Safety and Security
The safety and security of your reproductive cells is Duke Fertility Center’s top priority. To reduce the risk of human error, we use radio frequency identific ...
NC Woman Plans to Donate Eggs Again After Positive Experience at Duke Fertility Center
After Chasity gave birth to her children, she became an egg donor at the Duke Fertility Center to help others wanting to have a family. “I feel a sense of prid ...
Thanks to Her Egg Donor, NC Woman Becomes a Mother
Whitney Kahn always wanted to be a mom. So, when she found herself in her mid-40s with no children and no romantic partner, she decided to do it on her own. Ka ...
Can I Get Pregnant if I Have a Heart Condition?
If you have a heart condition and want to get pregnant, it’s understandable if you’re concerned. Pregnancy puts extra demands on your heart, which can increase ...
Becoming an Egg Donor: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing to donate your eggs so a family can have a child is a very special gift. It is also not a decision to be made lightly. If you are considering egg dona ...
Fertility Experts Make Cancer Survivor’s Dream of Family a Reality
After two rounds of cancer treatment, Sasha Zarzour didn’t think she’d be able to get pregnant. But with specialized care at the Duke Fertility Center and cons ...
Fertility Treatments: What You Need to Know
Sometimes the road to a baby bump can be bumpy. How do you know if you need fertility treatments or just more patience? Reproductive endocrinologist Thomas Pri ...