Articles by Dr. Elena Vasquez, MD

Dr. Elena Vasquez, MD

MD, ABOG

Fertility specialist and integrative medicine practitioner. She combines evidence-based clinical care with lifestyle medicine for her fertility patients.

Articles by Dr. Elena Vasquez, MD

Sperm Factors

Antioxidant Therapy for Sperm Quality: Clinical Evidence and Protocols

A clinical review of antioxidant supplementation for male fertility — evidence from randomized trials, specific supplement protocols, and their relevance to ICI outcomes.

ICI Outcomes

Chemical Pregnancy After ICI: Causes, Frequency, and What Comes Next

Understand why chemical pregnancies occur after ICI, how frequently they happen, what testing they warrant, and how to emotionally and clinically navigate the experience.

ICI & Conditions

ICI With PCOS: Timing Challenges, Hormone Protocols, and What Actually Works

PCOS creates unique ICI timing challenges due to irregular ovulation and elevated LH. This guide covers real protocols, medication options, and what to expect.