Monthly Archives: October 2020
Patient raves: ‘The best practice ever’
Our patient Angelina had this to say about her treatment at RSCNJ: “The best practice that I have ever gone to. The staff and doctors are very nice and respectful. I would recommend them to anyone!” Thank you so much … Continue reading
Research identifies sperm biomarker associated with couples’ pregnancy probability
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have identified a single-measure biomarker in sperm mitochondrial DNA that may predict male reproductive health and pregnancy success. The discovery applies not just to couples seeking care for infertility but also for the … Continue reading
Women could conceive after ovarian tumors, study shows
Women receiving fertility-sparing surgery for treatment of borderline ovarian tumors were able to have children, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in Fertility & Sterility shows. Natural fertility was preserved in most of them and only a small proportion required … Continue reading
Family building for gay men
At RSCNJ, we offer a full range of services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples–including gay men seeking to have a child. Fertility testing. Similar to lesbian couples, gay male couples generally do not seek fertility treatment due to an infertility … Continue reading
How an egg cell’s ‘operating manual’ sets the stage for fertility
Recently published work from Carnegie Institution for Science has revealed the genetic instructions immature egg cells go through step by step as they mature into functionality. The findings improve our understanding of how ovaries maintain a female’s fertility. The general … Continue reading
Study reveals psychological impact of COVID-19 on fertility patients
The suspension of fertility treatments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of psychological impacts on women whose treatments were cancelled, but there are several protective factors that can be fostered to help in the future, according to … Continue reading
Artificial intelligence helps select better embryos for implantation
For many people who are struggling to conceive, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can offer a life-changing solution. But the average success rate for IVF is only about 30 percent. Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are developing … Continue reading
New podcast: What to expect in the evaluation of male infertility
In a new podcast, infertility specialist Dr. Alan Martinez discusses the evaluation of male infertility and what to expect. “As far as male infertility, it is one of the three overall categories that we check when we evaluate and undergo … Continue reading
Study on placenta development could aid IVF treatments
The first stages of placental development take place days before the embryo starts to form in human pregnancies, a new study reveals. The finding highlights the importance of healthy placental development in pregnancy, and could lead to future improvements in … Continue reading
Join RSCNJ in the fight against breast cancer
It is estimated that in 2020, approximately 276,480 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and close to 42,170 women will die from breast cancer. According to Cancer.org, breast cancer mortality rates declined by 39% between 1989 … Continue reading
