Branching Out

Learn about the state of the fertility field and dive into fertility topics with our medical experts and partner providers.

For Patients

Fertility Testing: What It Involves and What You’ll Learn

Written by

Branch Care Clinical Team

Published on

August 6, 2026

Comprehensive fertility testing looks at the full picture of what affects your ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy. Rather than one test, it's a set of tests that, together, help you and your care team understand where things stand today and what your options are.

For Patients

Ovarian Reserve Testing: What It Is and Why It Matters

Written by

Branch Care Clinical Team

Published on

August 6, 2026

Ovarian reserve testing estimates how many eggs remain in your ovaries, a starting point for understanding your fertility timeline. You're born with all the eggs you'll ever have, and that number naturally declines with age, though the rate varies from person to person.The testing combines a blood test measuring Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) with a transvaginal ultrasound that counts the visible follicles on your ovaries, known as your Antral Follicle Count (AFC). Together, these two measures give a reliable picture of your current ovarian reserve, information you can use to plan your reproductive timeline or to understand how you might respond to egg freezing or IVF, if that's something you're considering.

For Patients

Understanding Your AMH Test Results: What Your Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Level Really Means

Written by

A. Musa Zamah, MD, PhD & Jennifer Shannon, MD

Published on

March 3, 2026

As reproductive endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in fertility), one of the most common questions we hear is: "My AMH is X. What does that mean?" The answer to that question can be very individualized. It depends on your age, your fertility goals, and what you're trying to learn about your reproductive health.

Provider Perspectives

Why California's Expanded IVF Coverage Mandate Makes OB/GYNs Essential to Fertility Access

Written by

Sarah Isquick, MD

Published on

August 27, 2025

As an OB/GYN who has practiced in the Bay Area for over a decade and as an LGBTQ+ parent who has personally navigated the fertility journey, I've witnessed both sides of the fertility care delivery equation. With California's groundbreaking SB 729 mandate taking effect January 1, 2026, the imperative for OB/GYN-led fertility care has never been more clear.

Provider Perspectives

Why I'm Expanding My Fertility Services: A Practice Evolution Three Decades in the Making

Written by

Lizellen La Follette, MD

Published on

August 11, 2025

After more than three decades caring for women in Marin County, I've decided to formalize and expand fertility services at La Follette OB-GYN in partnership with Branch Care. This decision reflects both my clinical experience and my deep commitment to supporting patients through their complete reproductive journey.

Branching Out

Fertility Testing: What It Involves and What You’ll Learn

Ovarian Reserve Testing: What It Is and Why It Matters

Understanding Your AMH Test Results: What Your Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Level Really Means

Why California's Expanded IVF Coverage Mandate Makes OB/GYNs Essential to Fertility Access

Why I'm Expanding My Fertility Services: A Practice Evolution Three Decades in the Making

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