One of the most successful treatments in modern technology of infertility is Invitro Fertilization, or IVF. You probably know about the injections, the blood work and the ultrasounds by now; but what about the egg retrieval? Even though you’ve heard the word retrieval many times in your journey of IVF, you are likely to have questions about it.
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We are so excited to share the publication of our latest research study in Fertility and Sterility! It is the largest prospective study in the world comparing Crinone vaginal gel to IM progesterone for IVF. The study, which evaluated 511 patients going through IVF in 2009, demonstrated statistical superiority of Crinone compared to IM progesterone for all patients,
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IUI, Intrauterine Insemination IVF Research Texas Fertility Center
Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, has been asked to serve as the principal investigator on a worldwide embryo biomarker study that could lead to a more precise method of selecting viable embryos for transfer in IVF cycles. The findings will hopefully benefit couples that struggle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, as well as women of advanced maternal age.
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Donor Egg Cycles IVF Texas Fertility Center
Many of us don’t always think about how the things that we consume can affect our bodies. This is especially so when it comes to fertility. Certain lifestyle factors such as smoking cigarettes can have a profound negative impact, not only on egg quantity and quality, but also increase the risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies.
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Infertility in your 20s Preparing for Pregnancy Texas Fertility Center
by Dr. Herb Singh
Vasectomies can be reversed, meaning healthy sperm can be restored to the ejaculate. Vasectomy reversals are performed when the personal circumstances of a couple have changed: remarriage, the loss of a child, or the desire for more children. Any man who has had a vasectomy and is interested in having more children is a candidate for a vasectomy reversal.
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Low Sperm Counts Male Infertility Semen Analysis Texas Fertility Center
IVF can be a very overwhelming process for many patients trying to conceive. At Texas Fertility Center we do our best to make your IVF cycle as stress free as possible.
Attending the monthly IVF orientation prior to your starting your IVF cycle is extremely helpful. The IVF orientation is presented by one of our physicians,
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Explaining Unexplained Infertility, What a Fertility Doctor Thinks is Important
I was asked by a patient this week why I felt she had unexplained infertility when she had been told by her gynecologist that several issues had arisen during their infertility evaluation. Her previous physician had told her that she did not ovulate very well and that,
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IUI, Intrauterine Insemination IVF Male Infertility Texas Fertility Center
It is well known that a woman’s age has a large impact on her fertility. However, what impact does a man’s age have on his partner’s fertility and pregnancy? Recent research tells us that the father’s age impacts these issues, though the overall effect is quite modest compared to the effect to that of the mother.
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Infertility is a very common condition estimated to affect approximately 1 in 8 couples. This may even be an underestimate since many couples never end up seeking care. As patient awareness and education increases, the number of couples seeking care and achieving their goal of family building will increase. Presently the CDC estimates that ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) accounts for slightly more than 1% of total U.S.
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We often get asked about the differences between doing an embryo transfer on Day 3 or Day 5. Many of our patients are Internet savvy, and they seem to all want Day 5 transfers, as they believe that the “literature” says that this will give them a better chance of having a baby. In fact,
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I have seen so many patients this week of age over 43 desiring fertility that I decided it would be useful to write a blog about it. Unfortunately many women as well as their primary care providers or even obgyns are unaware of the profound impact of a woman’s age on fertility. As a woman gets older,
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