Monthly Archives: June 2021
Pride Month ends, but our support does not
As Pride Month draws to a close, we want to restate our mission to proudly offer family building services to everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual individuals and couples who dream of having … Continue reading
Ask us about ways to pay for IVF
An article in Parents magazine recently suggested five ways to pay for infertility treatments like IUI and IVF if they are not covered by your insurance plan. Number 5: Ask about all clinic options. The article says, “Once you know what clinic … Continue reading
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines don’t harm male fertility, study finds
The Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for male reproduction, according to a new study by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers published in JAMA, the most widely circulated general medical journal in the world. “Vaccine hesitancy … Continue reading
Dr. Ziegler honored with APGO Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. William Ziegler of RSCNJ has been awarded the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award, which honors exemplary educators in women’s health, by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Monmouth Medical … Continue reading
Podcast tackles myths of contraception and fertility
There are many myths floating around regarding the impact of contraception on fertility. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, it can be quite confusing. In our latest podcast, Dr. Alan Martinez, of the Reproductive Science center of New Jersey, … Continue reading
‘Everyone was so kind and understanding’
Our patient Lauren writes: “I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Ziegler and his staff. From the very first phone call everyone was so kind and understanding of the fears and the unknown of going into fertility. I truly … Continue reading
Sperm stem cell therapy improved: study
The ability of stem cells to fix impaired functions of host tissues after transplantation has been a lifesaving breakthrough in treating previously incurable conditions. Much like a coin toss, however, the fate of the transplanted stem cells is unpredictable. They … Continue reading
RESOLVE’s resources for LGBTQIA+ family building
Family comes in many forms and everyone’s path to parenthood is uniquely different. No matter those differences, anyone who struggles to build a family should have equal access to whatever option they choose including the LGBTQIA+ community. RESOLVE: The National … Continue reading
Listen to our ‘LGBTQIA+ Fertility Treatment’ podcast
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. Dr. Alan Martinez discusses LGBTQIA+ fertility options for same-sex couples in one of … Continue reading
We celebrate Pride Month with our LGBTQIA+ families
In June 1969, the Stonewall riots in New York City began the public outcry for better treatment of the gay and lesbian community. A year later, in June 1970, the first pride march was held. And in 1999, Bill Clinton … Continue reading
