Monthly Archives: May 2022
New measure of sperm age may predict pregnancy success
A novel technique to measure the age of male sperm has the potential to predict the success and time it takes to become pregnant, according to a newly published study by researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. … Continue reading
Our patient felt ‘in really good hands’
Our patient Anupreet has high praise for Dr. Alan Martinez and the RSCNJ staff: “Dr. Alan is highly knowledgeable and committed. He communicates plan of care very well and you feel in really good hands. Staff is equally professional. Highly … Continue reading
New micro device boosts IVF success
A research team led by the University of Adelaide, in Australia, has delivered a new micro-device to streamline the only fertility treatment procedure available for men with low sperm counts. The first-of-its-kind device will allow more IVF clinics to offer … Continue reading
Stress associated with fertility issues in women
Female rats exposed to a scream sound may have diminished ovarian reserve and reduced fertility, according to a small animal study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrinology. Ovarian reserve is the reproductive potential left within a woman’s two ovaries based … Continue reading
Overturning Roe could impact IVF treatments, fertility experts warn
“News that the Supreme Court is on the cusp of overturning Roe v. Wade is sounding alarms for an unexpected part of the population: people looking to get pregnant and the doctors who are helping them,” according to an article on … Continue reading
RESOLVE program reaches 1 million lives covered by insurance
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association celebrates one million covered lives through its Coverage at Work program. This free program empowers people, whose health insurance is provided by their employer, to talk to their HR benefits managers about adding benefits and coverage that help … Continue reading
RSCNJ offers ‘kind and gentle’ care
Our patient Kayla had this to say about her care at RSCNJ: “Dr. Ziegler is kind and gentle and takes the time to listen, explain and really be honest and upfront at each step. He’s been relentless in helping us … Continue reading
High BMI linked to sperm cell irregularities
Single-cell analysis of autopsied human testes suggests that abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells might be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI). The research appears in the journal Developmental Cell. Even though it is well established that older men display … Continue reading
New podcast covers pelvic pain, endometriosis and fertility
Endometriosis affects about 7 million women in the United States. It impacts the fertility of reproductive-age women, and can cause back and pelvic pain. In our latest podcast, Dr. Alan Martinez discusses the many contraception choices available, the right way … Continue reading
Nanoparticles help locate, remove endometriosis lesions
Scientists have developed a new nanotechnology approach for locating and removing the painful and dangerous lesions associated with endometriosis, a common gynecological condition in women of childbearing age. The research, led by Oleh Taratula of the Oregon State University College … Continue reading
