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Samantha Brooks, LCSW
LCSW, AFC
Licensed clinical social worker and certified fertility counselor. She specializes in supporting individuals and couples through the emotional toll of fertility journeys.
Articles by Samantha Brooks, LCSW
Diagnostic Testing
Hysterosalpingogram Before ICI: Should You Get an HSG Before Starting?
A clinical guide to the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) — what it tests, when to get one before ICI, what results mean, and how tubal findings should change your fertility plan.
Patient Guidance
When to Seek a Second Opinion About ICI Treatment
Learn the clinical signs that indicate a second reproductive opinion is warranted, how to evaluate ICI advice quality, and what a specialist evaluation should include after repeated failures.
ICI & Loss
ICI After Miscarriage: When to Try Again and What the Research Shows
A medically grounded guide to resuming ICI after pregnancy loss — including timing recommendations, emotional readiness, and what tests to run before your next cycle.