Monthly Archives: September 2019
Pregnant or planning to be? Get your flu shot now
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza (flu) is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women of reproductive age who are not pregnant. Changes in the immune system, heart and lungs during … Continue reading
PCOS awareness—all year long
September—and PCOS Awareness Month—are coming to an end. But that doesn’t mean we should stop talking about this devastating disease. According to the PCOS Awareness Association, symptoms of PCOS may begin shortly after puberty, but can also develop during the … Continue reading
‘An honor to be under your care’
A patent recently posted these kind comments about her treatment at RSCNJ: “After a stressful and upsetting time my life, my husband and I were referred to your office. I heard such wonderful things, but the entire staff at RSC … Continue reading
Why seek infertility counseling?
Infertility, like many other medical conditions, affects all aspects of your life. It can create one of the most stressful life crises that an individual or couple has ever experienced and can affect your relationship with others, your perspective on … Continue reading
A “phenomenal” review
A patient writes: “Dr. Martinez is phenomenal at his work. When I thought that all the possibilities of pregnancy were dwindling, he reassured me to keep positive and stay strong. After 17 days of stimulation medication and 1 egg produced and … Continue reading
E-cigarette usage may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes
E-cigarette usage may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes, according to a mouse study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking, but little is known about the … Continue reading
How to make infertility care affordable
According to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, “In most cases (not all of course), it is not a fertility diagnosis that stands directly in the way of becoming a parent, it is the ability to afford the treatment and other … Continue reading
Scientists find new way to study endometrial diseases
Biomedical researchers have found a new way to study endometrial diseases such as endometriosis and cancer. They were able to grow three-dimensional cell structures from diseased tissue of patients. The biobank can be used to unravel the disorders and test … Continue reading
Couple is ‘forever thankful’ for RSCNJ care
“My husband and I first came to Dr. Martinez’s office in 2017,” a patient of ours writes. “Over the next two years, we would get to know him and his office staff very well. Our appointments were always thorough, never … Continue reading
Know the symptoms of PCOS
This month, we are supporting PCOS Awareness Month. Held every September, this event is intended to increase awareness of and education about polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, among the general public, women, girls and healthcare professionals. That starts with knowing … Continue reading
