Monthly Archives: August 2019
Problems conceiving, part 3: Medical conditions
Getting pregnant may seem simple, but the act of conceiving a child can often be very difficult. The primary causes of failure to achieve pregnancy fall into three categories. Last week, we talked about the first one, lifestyle factors. In … Continue reading
New podcast: Sexual dysfunction
We have a new podcast posted to the RSCNJ website. The podcast was recorded by Dr. Alan Martinez, who discusses how sexual dysfunction affects men and women, and the types of treatment options available. Listen to it here.
RSCNJ staff are “angels on Earth”
This patient has some wonderful things to say about her treatment: “The Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey took what was the most painful time in my life and brought me hope. Dr. Mensah was a complete joy, from the … Continue reading
Problems conceiving, part 2: Lifestyle issues
Getting pregnant is not as simple as it may seem. Lots of bodily functions and systems must work together, and in the right sequence and at the right time. It’s no surprise that infertility – defined as not conceiving after … Continue reading
New computational method could aid in male infertility treatment
Scientists have devised a new computational method that reveals genetic patterns in the massive jumble of individual cells in the body. The work will immediately apply to male infertility. The discovery, published in the journal eLife, will be useful in discerning … Continue reading
‘I love the doctors!’
A patient of ours had these kind words about her treatment: “I love the doctors! So caring and empathetic. You never feel rushed or just another number. They sit with you and explain everything in detail so you can understand it … Continue reading
Endometriosis: Immune cell discovery could provide relief for women with ‘hidden’ pain disorder
A key cause for the pelvic pain experienced by women with endometriosis has been uncovered, potentially opening new opportunities for pain relief for the condition. Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered how cells in our immune system play a … Continue reading
Problems conceiving, part 1
Getting pregnant may seem simple, but the act of conceiving a child can often be very difficult. It involves many bodily functions and systems being in good condition in both the male and the female, all of which must happen … Continue reading
CDC reports that US fertility rate is at ‘all-time low’
According to CNN, the general fertility rate in the United States continued to decline last year. A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics states, “The 2018 general fertility rate fell … Continue reading
Paternal age over 51 years reduces success rate in IVF and ICSI
While female fertility comes to an end at menopause (at an average age of 51 years), men do not have similar biological senescence. Studies have shown that sperm counts may decline and DNA damage in sperm cells may increase over … Continue reading
