Fertility points improve as researchers say widespread chemical compounds affecting hormones – KIRO 7 Information Seattle

SEATTLE – It was a moment in the making.

Dr. Jamie Massie from ORM Fertility in Bellevue first met Braxton and Miel Portillos.

“Oh my god, you are so beautiful,” said Dr. Massie to her parents Denise and Troy Portillos.

Dr. Massie helped them become parents to twins.

The Portillos’ journey to parenthood took more than five years.

“Going through infertility very much makes you question everything,” said Denise Portillos.

It becomes a more general story.

“We’re definitely seeing more patients,” said Dr. Massie.

The fertility business is not only booming because young adults postpone parenting.

Researchers say common chemicals affect hormones.

On the KIRO 7 News at 5:30 am, the growing fertility crisis and what young adults should do now to ensure they can raise a family