Monthly Archives: April 2020
Jumping genes threaten egg cell quality
A woman’s supply of eggs is finite, so it is crucial that the quality of their genetic material is ensured. New work from the Carnegie Institute for Science elucidates a mechanism by which, even before birth, the body tries to … Continue reading
Evaluating embryo quality with ultrasensitive protein detection
Infertility is estimated to affect 9% of reproductive-aged couples globally, and many couples turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Selecting embryos with maximum development potential plays a pivotal role in obtaining the highest rate of success in ART treatment, which … Continue reading
#WearOrange on April 22 to support infertility awareness
On April 22, be sure to “rock your orange” to show you support of National Infertility Awareness Week. #WearOrange Campaign was created by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Awareness Association to help raise awareness about the importance of empowering you in your journey … Continue reading
Win a free mini-IVF treatment package
Minimal stimulation IVF, sometimes referred to as mini IVF or gentle IVF, uses lower doses of fertility medication than traditional IVF during the egg stimulation process and sometimes at egg retrieval. While a typical IVF cycle uses hormone injections, mini IVF … Continue reading
NIAW 2020: ‘Empowering You and Changing the Conversation’
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Awareness Association, is hosting its annual National Infertility Awareness Week, April 19-25. As RESOLVE says, anyone can be challenged to have a family. No matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status you are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. … Continue reading
New podcast covers LGBTQIA+ fertility treatment options
While the decision and process to have a baby for heterosexual couples may seem relatively straightforward, for same-sex couples the path to parenthood can be quite different. In our latest podcast, Dr. Alan Martinez discusses LGBTQ fertility options for same-sex … Continue reading
Research shows that marijuana may impair female fertility
Female eggs exposed to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, have an impaired ability to produce viable embryos, and are significantly less likely to result in a viable pregnancy, according to an animal study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, … Continue reading
Two nice reviews
We received two nice reviews of our fertility care recently. Stephanie wrote, “Dr. Zeigler and his staff are truly amazing.” And Sarah said, “So helpful and communication is unmatched!” Thanks to them, and to everyone who posts reviews of our … Continue reading
Scientists discover a target for treating male infertility
While some of our body’s cells divide in a matter of hours, the process of making sperm, meiosis, takes about 14 days from start to finish. And fully six of those days are spent in the stage known as the … Continue reading
Fracking chemical may interfere with male sex hormone receptor
A chemical used in hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, has the potential to interfere with reproductive hormones in men, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section … Continue reading
