Audrey Hepburn once said “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills.” I believe this is true, and a study conducted at an ... read more
Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a commonly used biomarker of ovarian reserve. AMH levels decrease with age and reach undetectable levels approximately 5 years before menopause. AMH levels are thought ... read more
There are many steps to successful IVF. Many people have a pretty good grasp of the IVF process—up to the point at which an embryo is transferred to the uterus. But what happens then? read more
“Gwen Stefani’s baby bump makes its red carpet debut!” “Halle Berry is a mom again at age 47!” The tabloids and celebrity TV shows are full of celebrities who have had babies in their forties. Mariah ... read more
In the April 2014 issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility (Fertil Steril 2014;101:1012-8), Reichman et al. assessed the value of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) as a prognostic indicator of in ... read more
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
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
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
