Monthly Archives: May 2020
COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted through semen, study shows
COVID-19 is unlikely to be spread through semen, according to University of Utah Health scientists who participated in an international study of Chinese men who recently had the disease. The researchers found no evidence of the virus that causes COVID-19 … Continue reading
Chances of having a second IVF baby after fertility treatment for the first child ‘favorable,’ says new report
Women have a good chance of having a second child with the help of fertility treatment after their first was child born this way, research out of Australia has shown. Specifically, the study found that after a live birth using … Continue reading
‘So thankful for Dr. Ziegler’s expertise and compassion’
A patient of ours offers her thoughts about the care she received at RSCNJ: “Dr. Ziegler is extremely knowledgeable about what he does and provides comfort and reassurance during each visit and meeting with him. I am so thankful for … Continue reading
New podcast covers reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples
Same sex female partners who want to have a baby have a number of treatment options to help them conceive. In our latest podcast, Dr. William Ziegler discusses these options and the varying ways female partners can proceed. Listen to … Continue reading
We’re open–with virtual telehealth appointments!
We want to remind all our patients and prospective patients that we are open for your fertility care and that we offer virtual telehealth appointments for your safety and convenience. Go to our Appointment Request page and fill out our short … Continue reading
Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells could improve IVF treatments, study finds
Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed. The new technology could provide doctors with the ability to select the highest-quality sperm for injection into an … Continue reading
Jimmy Fallon and wife Nancy Juvonen open up about fertility struggles: ‘Don’t give up’
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, spoke to NBC’s Today Show about the difficult but ultimately rewarding process of fertility treatment and offered words of advice for others trying to start their own families. “I think … Continue reading
New way to assess male fertility
Current tests for male fertility include measuring the concentration and motility of spermatozoa. However, other characteristics of sperm, such as their ability to follow a chemical trail to the egg, can influence the likelihood of fertilization. Now, researchers reporting in Analytical … Continue reading
Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps
Many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a review of the available evidence, published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. Despite their growing popularity, there’s little hard evidence to inform the … Continue reading
