Poor ovarian response (POR) occurs in approximately 9.24% of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). This is a group of patients that produces less than 4 eggs with conventional IVF ... read more
The age at which women are having their first child has steadily risen over the last several decades. The medical consequences of ‘delayed childbearing’ have been extensively studied and include ... read more
Ovarian reserve is a term that is used to determine the capacity of the ovary to provide egg cells that are capable of fertilization resulting in a healthy and successful pregnancy. Diminished ... read more
It is a well-established fact that in women fertility decreases rapidly after age 40 and we at InVia Fertility Specialists therefore tend to treat this group of patients aggressively. read more
Hypothyroidism (“low” thyroid) can cause menstrual abnormalities, infertility, increased risk of miscarriage, pregnancy complications – for both mother and baby. Hypothyroidism is usually diagnosed ... read more
Natural cycle IVF has been proposed as an option for poor responder patients. In this approach, conventional stimulation with fertility drugs is not used. The patient is monitored for development of ... read more
The number of people smoking has decreased significantly over the past 30 years. However, 30% of reproductive age women and 35% of reproductive age men in the United States still smoke cigarettes. ... read more
I remember my days as a Fellow at the Jones Institute in Norfolk, Virginia when the second year Fellows were in charge of the donor egg program. This was 1989, and the Jones Institute was the premier ... read more
A diagnosis of premature ovarian failure (POF) is made when a woman stops getting periods (amenorrhea) before age 40 along with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in the menopausal range ... read more
There is an interesting article on the use of assisted reproductive technologies for the treatment of "mitochondrial" disorders. U.S. health officials are weighing whether to approve trials of a ... read more
