Dr. Sarah Chen, MD
MD, FACOG, Fellowship-Trained Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist with 15 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples achieve pregnancy through both clinical and at-home fertility methods.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Chen, MD
How Partners Can Improve Sperm Quality for ICI
Evidence-based strategies for male partners to optimize sperm count, motility, and morphology before insemination.
Fertility Return After Stopping Birth Control: ICI Timing
How different contraceptive methods affect cycle recovery and when you can start ICI after stopping birth control.
Fertility-Friendly Lubricants: Which Ones Are Safe for Sperm?
Not all lubricants are safe for conception — which are sperm-friendly and which to avoid during ICI.
BBT Charting for ICI Timing: A Beginner Guide
How to use basal body temperature charting to understand your cycle patterns and improve ICI timing accuracy.
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: A Beginner's Complete Guide
A clear, medically accurate guide to the menstrual cycle for beginners — the four phases, key hormones, what's normal, and how your cycle connects to conception.
First Cycle Anxiety Is Normal: How to Manage Your Emotions When Starting Out
Feeling anxious before your first home insemination cycle? You're not alone. Learn why these feelings are completely normal and how to care for yourself emotionally.
Should I Try Home Insemination? A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started
Wondering if home insemination is right for you? Explore who it works for, what's involved, and how to decide if it's your next step. 150 chars.