We were in San Diego last week, along with 6,000 fertility specialists, nurses and scientists, for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s annual meeting ~ ASRM 2012. Texas Fertility Center sent Drs. Kaylen Silverberg and Natalie Burger; Tom, Kristin, and Hank from the TFC lab; Third Party Reproductive Coordinator Leanne; Director of Clinical Operations Kathy Reynolds,
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The infertility community shares a sobering statistic with breast cancer patients: One in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis and one in 8 couples will experience infertility.
Like advances in reproductive medicine that offer hope for a cure, breast cancer treatment and early detection are helping women survive their breast cancer diagnosis.
You may not know that Texas Fertility Center physicians,
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Preserving fertility by freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos is recommended for patients in many different circumstances.
While this issue of our newsletter is highlighting breast cancer awareness, I would also like to take this opportunity to discuss some other scenarios in which fertility preservation should be considered.
The treatments needed to help eradicate cancer in both men and women can result in a markedly decreased production of sperm or eggs or even complete loss of fertility.
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At Texas Fertility Center, we passionately advocate for women’s health issues, from changing laws to make infertility treatment affordable to raising awareness about breast cancer prevention and treatment. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TFC will share blog topics, Facebook posts and Twitter tweets that encourage our online friends to get involved.
When you LIKE,
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When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care. Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area.
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For some lucky couples, the “Fertile Myrtles” of procreation, getting pregnant involves candles and a month or two of enjoyable, yet purposeful sex. They may never know exactly when ovulation occurs, or how miraculous it is that out of millions of sperm, one strong swimmer arrives at the fallopian tube precisely when a single egg is ready.
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Dr. Kaylen Silverberg details key thoughts on couple’s fertility plans, both current and for future planning in his latest article :
Singles can take a proactive stance to protect their future fertility by making healthy lifestyle choices
Couples need to have a realistic timeline for their family planning based on age and any known factors that could impair their chances for conception
Preconceptual testing can provide helpful genetic information
When ready to conceive,…
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis would likely send ripple effects through your whole life. If you or a loved one is grappling with this kind of news, it can feel overwhelming. Part of the planning at this point involves forming a strategy to fight this disease and thinking about the future. Early detection and advances in treatment options have improved survival odds,
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To help create awareness in the fight against breast cancer, Texas Fertility Center invites you, your friends and family to
CLICK IT TO CURE IT.
When you Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter, Texas Fertility Center will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A little makes a big difference when we unite in the cause.
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Dr. Silverberg’s patient Krystal and her husband Robert share their story on KEYE with Judy Maggio tonight at 10:00 pm. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, Krystal opted to preserve her future fertility options by undergoing IVF and freezing the embryos prior to starting chemotherapy. Don’t miss their heartfelt journey!
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