Egg Donation and Orthodoxy
Jul 21, 2017
Let’s Create a More Certain Future Since the birth of the first baby conceived in vitro, more than five million babies have been born as a result of assisted reproductive technologies, or ART.…
Everything Happens
Jun 30, 2017
Recently, a patient came to see me to discuss the result of her HSG, the X-ray procedure that was done to check her internal anatomy. As I always do, I…
Natural Fertility Boosters and Remedies
Jan 6, 2017
From Dr Oz’s advice on the best positions for conception to Hippocrates’ mixture of honey, cumin and other herbs to open the cervix, there are no shortages of natural remedies…
The benefits of Single Embryo Transfer or SET
Nov 2, 2016
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a dream come true for many patients trying to have a family. Over the years, twin births, triplets, quads or more had been common…
Age & Fertility – You can’t change biology!
Mar 11, 2016
I was asked to comment on an item in the news about age & fertility showing 13 celebrities who had babies after the age of 40 (“and looked damn good doing it”).
The Effect of Weight and Fertility
Feb 26, 2016
You overslept this morning, so grabbing a coffee and breakfast sandwich at your local place was a necessity. Someone brought donuts to the office – yay! A quick “pick me…
So you need an Egg Donor?
Feb 6, 2016
What does that mean for you? How do you come to terms with this? Being a Donor Egg Coordinator, I deal with couples who struggle to have a baby –…
Repeated IVF Cycles Increase Success Rates
Jan 7, 2016
Having a baby should be an easy, uncomplicated, and joyous time. But for those experiencing infertility, their dream of parenthood can be a road pitted with tough decisions – including…
Embryos, to freeze or not to freeze?
Sep 29, 2015
That is one of many tough questions that couples are faced with when considering in-vitro fertilization (IVF). While embryo freezing is usually the recommended option it also brings up a…
About ICSI
Aug 31, 2015
ICSI is the medical term for a procedure where embryologists select a single sperm and inject it directly into the cytoplasm of the egg.
