Ovarian cysts develop on or inside the ovaries and can be painful to experience. They form as a result of ovulation and can develop into more serious disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or cancer. At NCCRM, one of the top gynecologist Cary NC clinics, we...
Ovarian Disorders & Treatments
There are a lot of factors that go into the inability to have children. Ovaries eventually stop producing ovum, usually at the beginning of menopause, but this can occur earlier in life for some. This is called premature ovarian failure, or primary ovarian...
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy for some people. It can take time and energy to get there. When you finally do see that plus sign on the stick, it feels like a weight’s been lifted from your shoulders. Some people use fertility aids like medications, a...
Ovulation calendars can help you figure out when you’re most and least fertile, when your periods are expected to stop and start, and times when you should be having intercourse for the best chances. Out of a 28-32 day cycle, ovulation only lasts 12-24 hours....
Getting pregnant can be a difficult process for some women. It doesn’t happen as easily for some as it does for others, especially if you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition can throw off your fertility, hormones, and ovum production. While it...
Experiencing pain during your periods isn’t uncommon at all. Nearly one in every five women experiences some degree of ovulation pain. However, the degree to which different women experience this pain can vary. Some women don’t feel any pain during their...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder that commonly causes infertility in women because the hormones that affect the reproductive system are abnormal, leading to irregular or absent ovulation. According to the CDC, PCOS affects 6% to 12% of...
When a woman ovulates each month, a mature egg is released from her ovary then moves down the fallopian tube. If sperm is present, the egg is then fertilized by the sperm, an embryo is created, and a baby is made. On average, a woman with regular cycles tends to...
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure, is a potential cause of female infertility in which women do not ovulate regularly and are unlikely to conceive with their own eggs. Women with POI experience clinical signs, and sometimes...
Premature ovarian failure can be explained as early menopause. Menopause begins for most women between the ages of 42 and 56. Premature ovarian failure will occur in 1 in 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 29 and 1 in 100 women between the ages of 30 and 39....
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Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.