Could ovarian tissue freezing be the future of fertility preservation?
Our San Antonio fertility specialists offer fertility preservation to men and women who are preparing to undergo cancer treatment. Egg, sperm and embryo freezing are the oncofertility options now, but another procedure has been featured in the news—ovarian tissue freezing.
Ovarian tissue freezing in the news
A 25-year-old cancer survivor recently received an ovarian transplant,
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The close relationship between low weight and infertility
You may have heard that female athletes who lose too much body fat stop having periods after undergoing intense training. It may sound wonderful to lose weight and stop having periods, but these changes negatively affect fertility. Our San Antonio fertility specialists can explain the link between low weight and infertility.
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ASRM is in San Antonio this year
Big news from Texas Fertility Center – San Antonio. The ASRM Annual Congress is being held in our city this year. Our San Antonio fertility specialists will attend ASRM to learn about the latest developments in the field of reproductive medicine and network with other physicians. It’s one of the ways that Erika Munch,
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Fertility preservation for breast cancer patients is possible
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but every day our San Antonio fertility center is committed to spreading the word about fertility preservation for breast cancer patients.
Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Thanks to advances in cancer treatments, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer patients is close to 90%.
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Getting pregnant is supposed to be easy, right?
Unfortunately it’s not easy for everyone. One in eight couples will struggle with infertility. When you should involve a fertility specialist depends on your age as well as if you have any obvious obstacles like irregular menses.
First we should explain that trying to conceive means unprotected intercourse on a relatively routine basis.
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Genetic testing can help protect your future children
The physicians at TFC San Antonio know that genetic disorders can be sneaky. While some people know that they carry a certain disorder, others may have no idea that they could pass a genetic disorder to their future children. To help you mitigate this risk, our San Antonio fertility center offers genetic testing.
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Ovarian Reserve testing can help you take control of your reproductive future
Most women don’t think about their fertility until they want to start trying for a baby. However, the physicians at TFC San Antonio believe that women should start thinking about their reproductive potential much sooner than that. Our San Antonio fertility center supports a proactive approach to fertility,
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Infertility Awareness Week is dedicated to education and empowerment
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) started in 1989 as a project to raise awareness about infertility. Today, it’s a national event that occurs each year before Mother’s Day. This year’s NIAW will be April 23-29, and TFC San Antonio is proud to take part in it.
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It may be time to consider blending acupuncture and fertility treatment
You are our first priority! That’s why the team at Texas Fertility Center – San Antonio is always looking for new ways to help you on your fertility journey. Erika Munch, MD, and Susan Hudson, MD, have been reviewing studies about acupuncture and fertility –
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9 things to know about conceiving as you get older
by Becki Ledford, M.A., cPT
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the average age of women at childbirth is increasing. According to the CDC report, between 2000-2014, the percentage of women aged 25-29, 30-34, and 35 and over each increased. While research has found risks for both very young mothers and those over 35,
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