According to the CDC, roughly 19% of women aged 15 to 49 are considered infertile or unable to get pregnant. Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive or get pregnant after one year of frequent unprotected sex. While the exact cause of female infertility can be difficult to diagnose, there are some common causes that are known in the medical field. This article will break down some of the leading causes of infertility in women.

Failure to Ovulate – this is the most common cause of female infertility, occurring in 40% of women with infertility issues. Failure to ovulate can occur for a number of reasons, among them age, diet, low body fat related to intense exercise, and/or ovulation disorders.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – This is the most common ovulation disorder known to cause infertility, affecting 5-10% of females. It leads to a hormonal imbalance which interferes with a woman’s ability to ovulate regularly.

Following a year of pandemic related market uncertainty, South Boston’s rental market has turned a corner and has recorded rapid rent price growth since November. Now, the average rent price for apartments in South Boston sits at an all-time high of $2,990 and looks primed to break the $3,000 mark within the next few weeks.

Just a year ago, the average rent price in South Boston was down by -4.08% after apartment availability surpassed 4% for the first time in years. Despite the higher than average availability, South Boston never saw the unprecedented supply glut that many of the city’s premium markets endured. Now twelve months later, the most recent rental data for Southie shows that the rent price is up 8.25% year-over-year and continuing to push higher and higher after surpassing its all-time high in February of this year.

Prices began to trend back upwards in South Boston in November after apartment availability shattered its all-time low mark in October. Apartment availability dropped to a staggering 0.35% in October, nearly 50% below its all-time low of 0.81% set in February 2019. Since then, Southie’s average rent price has climbed by $250 from its October level of $2,745.

Endometriosis is a reproductive disorder affecting 2-10% of American women. It can cause pain and discomfort in the reproductive organs, and is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.

Endometriosis, or endo, occurs when the endometrial tissue that normally lines the walls of the uterus begins to form on the outside of the uterine cavity. Your normal menstrual cycle flushes this tissue out each month, but not in the case of endometriosis because it is growing outside of the uterus. It becomes stuck where it develops, and it can cause irritation to the surrounding tissue that can lead to scarring, lesions, fibrous tissue, and/or cysts to develop.

Symptoms of endo are similar to those of normal menstruation, but are typically more painful and/or severe. Some of the symptoms of endo include but are not limited to:

Pregorexia is a term used to describe women who are struggling with body image during pregnancy. It’s a mashup of two words: pregnancy and anorexia, and is not at all a medical term. Unfortunately, this term has become popular over the last 10-15 years, and it may create a stigma among women that it’s normal to have anorexia while pregnant.

While it’s completely normal to have body image concerns during pregnancy, it is certainly not normal or good to starve yourself during pregnancy. A pregnant woman’s diet is the main source of nutrition for a developing baby, and depriving yourself of vital nutrients during pregnancy can have severe consequences for both mom and baby.

Pregnant women who suffer from anorexia can put themselves at an increased risk for a number of health complications, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, difficulty nursing, and depression both during pregnancy and postpartum. For your unborn baby, anorexia can cause slower development, low birth weight, respiratory problems, and preterm labor.

Pregnancy can have a drastic impact on a woman’s body image, especially those who have had or currently have an eating disorder. The weight gain associated with pregnancy can cause stress and anxiety for mom, which can lead to poor or unhealthy eating habits. While it’s completely normal to have these feelings, it’s even more important to understand the causal link between your diet and your baby’s health.

Mom’s diet and nutrition is incredibly important to the development of a baby throughout pregnancy. Below are some risks associated with eating disorders and pregnancy.

It’s been a roller coaster two years for Boston’s most expensive apartment rental market, Back Bay. Prior to the pandemic, Back Bay was experiencing record lows in apartment availability and vacancies alongside all-time high average rent prices. Then in 2020, COVID-19 dramatically increased the apartment supply.

The real-time vacancy rate (RTVR) for Back Bay apartments was launched sky-high, eclipsing the 7% mark in September 2020 for the first time on record. Then, starting in March of last year, the RTVR rapidly contracted. By September of 2021, Back Bay had set a new all-time low RTVR.

Boston luxury apartments are in higher demand than ever before. The convenience afforded by having amenities such as a fitness center, concierge, and co- working spaces is unbeatable. For some renters, paying a little more in rent can actually mean saving money. Subscriptions to comparable amenities/ services can add up!

Luxury buildings can also offer more flexible move- in dates (sometimes with slight changes in pricing) allowing you to time your move for a day that is most convenient for you. The 1st of the month can be hectic, so why not move the 27th and give yourself a little breathing room, for example? We have compiled a list of some of the best luxury units available now. Take a look, but keep in mind the dates can be flexible!

As discussed in our Beacon Hill Apartment Rental Market Report, the rental supply in this historic neighborhood is tight. The Real- Time Availability Rate (RTAR) in Beacon Hill is currently 4.77% and the Real- Time Vacancy Rate (RTVR) is extremely low at 0.28%.

However, if you are searching for Beacon Hill apartments then rest easy knowing there are still some great options out there!

Beacon Hill’s apartment rental market has entered 2022 looking much healthier than it did a year ago. Due in large part to remote work and remote learning trends, the availability rate of Beacon Hill apartments hovered between 10-13% for nearly 6 months in 2021. Once pandemic restrictions eased, campuses and offices reopened. This resulted in Beacon Hill’s real-time availability rate (RTAR) to free fall to 0.98% by mid-November. Now, the rental supply in Beacon Hill is as tight as it has ever been.

Beacon Hill Apartment Availability

The most recent rental data in Beacon Hill shows that the RTAR is currently 4.56%. Compared to its pre-pandemic level in early April of 2019, apartment availability is -19.72% lower in 2022. The current RTAR ranks as the lowest on record for Beacon Hill during the second week of April. That is astonishing considering that last April the availability rate in Beacon Hill hit an unprecedented 12.81% before peaking at 13.67% by late May of 2021.

The apartment rental market in South Boston has always been an outlier compared to most of the city’s neighborhoods. While demand for apartments in most of Boston is highly seasonal, demand for South Boston apartments has historically remained high throughout the year with much less cyclical movement. That market trend held true during COVID. When Boston’s apartment availability rate hit an unprecedented 13.43% in March of 2021, South Boston’s availability rate peaked at a relatively low 4.01%.
Apartment Availability in South Boston

South Boston’s current real-time availability rate (RTAR) is 2.11%. That marks a -31.75% year-over-year change in rental availability in Southie, and a 21.29% decrease from its pre-pandemic level in late April 2019. South Boston’s RTAR peaked at 4.01% in early March 2021. That was the lowest peak RTAR of all neighborhoods in the city during the pandemic. Many Boston’s neighborhoods saw availability soar above the 10% mark for the first time in history.