Monthly Archives: February 2022
Sign up for Advocacy Day on May 18
Federal Advocacy Day is a one-day event that allows the infertility community to come together to talk to Members of Congress about important issues, like increased access to family building options and financial relief. This year, Advocacy Day is on May 18, 2022. … Continue reading
RSCNJ is the ‘absolute best’
Our patient Anthony says that RSCNJ is, “The absolute best office and physicians in the world. They were so thorough, kind and accommodating. I would literally tell anybody if they are looking to have a child to travel far and … Continue reading
A missing ‘motor’ causes eggs to fail
Human eggs often contain the wrong number of chromosomes, leading to miscarriages and infertility. A research team led by Melina Schuh at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences, in Germany, has discovered that human eggs are missing an … Continue reading
Breakthrough sperm treatment offers new fertility hope
Researchers from Australia have discovered that using high-frequency ultrasound can boost the motility of sperm, potentially increasing a couple’s chances of conceiving. In a study published in Advanced Science, a team from the Monash University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace … Continue reading
Female vs. male fertility: What are the factors, part 2
In our last post, we discussed the factors that may cause female infertility. Now, let’s look at the male side of this issue. Though many people think that infertility in a couple is most likely due to a female issue, … Continue reading
Female vs. male fertility: What are the factors, part 1
Women and men are different in countless ways, including the factors that may cause infertility. Because women generally waiting later in life to have children, advanced maternal age has recently become one of the most common. Age plays a big … Continue reading
IVF 101: What to know about in vitro fertilization
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is utilized in more difficult infertility cases involving severe endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or problems that cannot be corrected with other treatments. It is also the best treatment if both fallopian tubes are blocked. The IVF process … Continue reading
COVID-19 infection, not the vaccine, may reduce male fertility
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t impact a couple’s chances of becoming pregnant—but skipping the shots and landing a coronavirus infection might reduce male fertility. Those are the findings in study in the American Journal of Epidemiology by researchers at the Boston University … Continue reading
Obesity may increase risk of some female reproductive disorders
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, though the roles and mechanisms of obesity in reproductive conditions are unclear. A study publishing in PLOS Medicine by Samvida Venkatesh at University of Oxford, United Kingdom and colleagues suggests … Continue reading
Fertility treatment: Where to begin
If you are just beginning your fertility treatment journey, we are here to help you. There is a lot to learn, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or confused. You will have lots of questions — and we can offer … Continue reading
