Monthly Archives: October 2016
Study: Assisted reproduction may be safer than natural conception for older women
Despite the belief that assisted reproduction increases the risk of birth defects in all women, a new study from Australia finds that older women who get pregnant through assisted reproduction may in fact be less likely to have babies with … Continue reading
Men—get your Zzz’s, increase your fertility
A study out of Boston University’s School of Public Health finds that sleeping too little or too much can affect a man’s ability to impregnate his partner. The study found that among the 790 couples the researchers followed, “we found … Continue reading
Happy Halloween—now walk away from the Butterfingers
With Halloween on the horizon, homes and offices are turning into virtual candy stores. We all indulge—and maybe overindulge—in sugary sweets this time of year. If you’re pregnant, though, you need to be a little more careful. You want to … Continue reading
Video testimonial: “Our experience was great—as you can see!”
A New Jersey couple who had three of their children with the help of RSCNJ’s doctors and staff recently sat down with us—joined by their three healthy kids– to talk about their treatments and experience on camera.
More rave reviews
“I immediately felt more confident in the fertility process.” “Dr. Ziegler and the staff have been very accommodating and attentive.” “This is a premium class practice.” “We beat the odds.” These are just some of the wonderful comments our patients … Continue reading
New Podcast: Infectious disease testing and infertility
When diagnosing both male and female infertility, doctors may need to conduct blood tests in order to verify the presence or absence of various infectious diseases. If a couple is found to have one of these infections, this might be … Continue reading
First living-donor uterine transplant completed
A team of doctors in Dallas performed what would be the first living-donor uterine transplant in the United States. Doctors at Baylor University Medical Center performed four transplants in September, but only one has proven successful. “During the past three … Continue reading
MilCon-VA bill passes
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association applauds the passage of the FY2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill. This bill includes an appropriation for funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover the costs of … Continue reading
Study shows stress lowers fertility
A new study published in the Annals of Epidemiology reveals that stress lowers a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant, particularly stress that occurs around the time of ovulation. “If you are feeling more stress than you usually do [around ovulation time], … Continue reading
Does morning sickness have an upside?
In fact, it does. A new study out of the National Institutes of Health has provided the strongest evidence to date that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. The study, … Continue reading
