02/19/2026
If you are struggling with infertility, seeking help may be a difficult step - in the Black community, this may be more difficult due to racial biases and discrimination from providers, as well as limited access to education about maternal health and fertility π€
Dr. Lasha Clarke, assistant director of research and translation at Morehouse School of Medicine's Center for Maternal Health Equity, says "Infertility is a medical condition - not a social condition. It's not something that we need to feel a sense of shame or blame around." πͺπΎ
If you are having trouble conceiving, it is better to seek treatment sooner rather than later. At Western Fertility, we can identify the causes of infertility and map out your way forward π±