Monthly Archives: August 2016
Help for the emotional effects of fertility treatment
More than half of women and one-third of men undergoing fertility treatment had clinical-level depression symptoms at some point, according to a recent study. Even more—76 percent of women and 61 percent of men—had symptoms of clinical anxiety. Yet only … Continue reading
Breast pump safety
The month of August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising new mothers to read up on safety considerations when using breast pumps. Breast pumps, which are considered medical devices and are regulated by … Continue reading
Frozen embryos more effective than fresh in women with PCOS
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who receive frozen embryos during in vitro fertilization have safer and more successful pregnancies than those who get fresh embryos, according to the results of a recent collaboration between Penn State College of Medicine and Chinese … Continue reading
Webinar will help you “cope with the stress of infertility”
Research shows that stress is one of the main reasons that patients drop out of infertility treatment. To help patients deal with this, Creating A Family is hosting a free online webinar on “Coping with the stress of infertility.” It … Continue reading
Breastfeeding can lower mom’s diabetes risk
Women with gestational diabetes can lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes after delivery by 40% with one simple solution: breastfeeding. A team of scientists in Germany studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after giving birth. They … Continue reading
Fertility rate higher among over-40s than under-20s?
The Guardian of Britain is reporting that the fertility rate of women aged 40 and above is higher now than that of women under that age of 20 for the first time since 1947. Data from the UK’s Office for … Continue reading
Dr. Ziegler offers expert commentary to the New York Times and NJTV
Two lesbian couples in New Jersey are suing the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, claiming discrimination against their sexual orientation. The couples were denied coverage because of a mandate that requires most women under age … Continue reading
3 in 10 women conceive naturally after infertility treatment
Everyone has heard a story in which a woman who once needed infertility treatments later is able to conceive and give birth naturally. It turns out that this is more common than you might think. Women who have IVF/ICSI infertility treatments have … Continue reading
Our compassion and support are ‘unmatched’
A big thank you to the patient who posted this review on Reputation.com recently. “I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Martinez and all the staff at Reproductive Science Center. They are knowledgeable and highly skilled at what they do. … Continue reading
New podcast discusses PGD
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) allows for the detection of life-altering genetic abnormalities prior to embryo transfer during IVF. The procedure can also help patients suffering from certain fertility challenges as well. The PGD procedure is an evaluation of chromosomes, thread-like structures … Continue reading
