A common question I get asked is “How many embryos should I transfer?” Most of my patients want to get pregnant as soon as possible, and a significant percentage actually want twins. The logical ... read more
When considering working with a fertility clinic, it is very important to review the clinic's IVF success rates. As a prospective patient, you need to know the clinic's success rates with fresh ... read more
For those who have had trouble getting pregnant, once pregnancy is achieved it's important to do everything possible to improve embryo quality to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. read more
Failed IVF is a possibility for anyone undertaking IVF — and in most cases, it's impossible to know why failed IVF happens. Some fertility clinics have turned to endometrial scratching — also known ... read more
Since many patients who have endometriosis are also infertile, they are not sure about what they should do. When considering treatment for endometriosis and IVF, which should come first? In most ... read more
I have had several patients share their concern with me regarding Zika virus infection (Zika) and pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Zika virus is spread ... read more
Patients considering IVF often want to know the answers to two questions: "What are my chances of success?" and "How long does IVF take to succeed?" read more
Welcome to the new insurance benefits year! If you're receiving or planning on receiving treatment related to fertility, insurance is something you need to keep up to date on, as benefits and ... read more
Women and couples can take a number of steps to maximize the chance of conception, including having sex during the fertile window (the best time to get pregnant), monitoring cervical mucus, and use ... read more
Oocyte cryopreservation, or egg freezing, is now routinely offered in the field of assisted reproductive technologies. Once considered experimental, this procedure is now approved as a standard ... read more
