Monthly Archives: June 2022
Staff reassures patient, ‘things will be ok’
Our patient Michelle writes: “I am still going through the long infertility journey but have been going to Mr. Martinez since January. For the last 6 months, I have gotten to know friendly staff members that answer all of my … Continue reading
Pride Month focus: Counseling for LGBTQIA+ family building
Whenever individuals or couples require third-party reproductive treatment, we recommend counseling to assist with the complicated issues this type of family building can present. Some cases also require legal counseling and formal contracts. We will refer LGBTQIA+ patients to experienced providers in … Continue reading
Miscarriage risk predictable, study finds
A woman’s risk of suffering one of the most common types of miscarriages can be predicted based on a specialized analysis of her genome, according to a Rutgers study. Scientists said this insight could allow patients and clinicians to make … Continue reading
Uterus transplants safe and effective, study reveals
Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking. This is the conclusion from the world’s first complete study of uterine transplantation, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The study, published … Continue reading
Pride Month focus: Reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples
Reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples allows both women to participate in the pregnancy. One woman supplies her eggs, retrieved and fertilized by donated sperm in IVF, with the resulting embryo(s) implanted into her partner for pregnancy as a gestational carrier. This presents an opportunity … Continue reading
Men’s Health Month: Good news for cancer survivors’ fertility
The rate of survival for childhood cancers has increased dramatically in the last several decades, but a serious side effect of treatment is diminished fertility later in life. A potential treatment for boys facing cancer treatment would be to harvest, … Continue reading
RSCNJ fertility care is ‘phenomenal’
Samantha, a patient of ours, writes: “Dr. Ziegler and the ladies at RSCNJ are phenomenal. Not only did I receive awesome medical care (and timely – never had to wait too long for an appointment), but everyone was so kind … Continue reading
Podcast: RSCNJ’s LGBTQIA+ fertility treatment options
The decision and process to have a baby for heterosexual couples may seem relatively straightforward, but for same-sex couples the path to parenthood can be quite different. During Pride Month, we highlight our commitment to provide state-of-the-art fertility treatment to … Continue reading
New podcast: Marijuana’s effects on fertility
Much is known about the destructive impact that cigarette smoking has on male and female infertility. But now, as cannabis becomes legal and marijuana use has increased by 60% within the last decade, it’s important to understand how this drug can … Continue reading
June is Men’s Health Month — that includes fertility health
Although many people think that infertility in a couple is most likely due to a female issue, that is not the case. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, about half of all cases of infertility involve an element … Continue reading
