Mom’s stress can affect male fertility, study finds
Men whose mothers were exposed to stressful life events while they were in the first 18 weeks of pregnancy may have reduced sperm counts when they become adults, according to a study published in Human Reproduction. Research has shown that the … Continue reading
Experimental fertility preservation provides hope for young men
Testicular tissue samples obtained from 189 males who were facing procedures that could imperil fertility were cryopreserved at one university, proving the feasibility of centralized processing and freezing of testicular tissue obtained from academic medical centers scattered around the world. … Continue reading
RSCNJ proudly celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month
June is designated LGBTQ Pride Month, but here at RSCNJ we are proud to serve the LGBTQ community all year long. At RSCNJ, we go beyond helping infertile couples. We also offer LGBTQ family building services. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, … Continue reading
“RSCNJ turned us into a family”
A happy patient of ours writes: “RSCNJ turned us into a family. After many cycles, many years, a lot of tears and heartbreak, we gave birth to our son last week. We couldn’t have done this without the help of … Continue reading
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand proposes requiring insurance coverage of fertility care
New York Senator and U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand recently proposed requiring insurance companies to cover expensive fertility treatments, part of a “Family Bill of Rights” that would also help with adoption and medical care. “My new proposal, the … Continue reading
Six questions to ask your employer about fertility benefits
Nearly one out of every eight couples in the U.S. are affected by infertility. During National Infertility Awareness Week, in April, Good Morning America put the spotlight on infertility stories to help demystify and destigmatize all paths to parenthood. In … Continue reading
Four ways to manage infertility stress
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association understands that it’s important to set realistic goals and develop an awareness of stressors and stress when dealing with infertility. That’s why they have a web page devoted to helping you do just that. The … Continue reading
What is assisted hatching?
Assisted hatching, according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, is a laboratory procedure, sometimes done along with in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. During IVF, the fertilized eggs are monitored for three to six days as they develop into embryos. … Continue reading
Lifestyle changes can improve male fertility: CNN
Women are often the focus when a couple has trouble getting pregnant, but men are the primary reason for infertility in up to half of all cases. Male fertility problems include low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and low testosterone levels. … Continue reading
What is secondary infertility?
When a woman is unable to conceive or have a full-term pregnancy after already having had children without difficulty before, it is called secondary infertility. According to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, “It is a diagnosis that comes with its … Continue reading
