Monthly Archives: July 2022
“Infertility patients fear abortion bans could affect access to IVF treatment,” NPR reports
NPR recently reported on the fears raised among those struggling with infertility when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “I’m sitting here desperate for babies — desperate,” a woman in Michigan named Melissa told NPR. “And this can seriously … Continue reading
Sperm are masters of DNA packing
During sperm production, an enormous amount of DNA has to be packed into a very small space without breaking anything. A central role is played by certain proteins around which the DNA thread is wrapped, called the protamines. A recent … Continue reading
July 25 is World Embryologist Day
On July 25, 1978, Louise Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, was born. In honor of that event, July 25 is now recognized as World Embryologist Day. Embryologists are the scientists who help bring babies to life. They combine complex laboratory … Continue reading
The beginning of life: The early embryo is in the driver’s seat
One often thinks that the early embryo is fragile and needs support. However, at the earliest stages of development, it has the power to feed the future placenta and instructs the uterus so that it can nest. The Lab of … Continue reading
Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation
Screening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help fertility specialists prevent them from being passed on to offspring, shows a preliminary study published in eLife. The results suggest a potential tool to help improve fertility treatment … Continue reading
Study: ‘Why is it so hard for humans to have a baby?’
New research by a scientist at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, England, suggests that “selfish chromosomes” explain why most human embryos die very early on. The study, published in PLoS Biology, explaining why fish embryos are … Continue reading
Dr. Martinez ‘put my mind at ease’
Our patient Stephanie praises her care at RSCNJ: “Dr. Martinez is not only knowledgeable but also personable. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions in detail. He put my mind at ease going into a surgery he performed quickly … Continue reading
Essay: ‘The Constant Loneliness of Navigating Infertility as a Black Man’
“It’s been incredibly difficult to find reading material on how to handle infertility, let alone finding anything on supporting infertility in Black men or Black health care professionals who respect the hardships that come with the diagnosis,” writes K. Jared … Continue reading
We are here for you
In light of the recent Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we want to reassure patients this will not affect their care in our office. Our state supports reproductive rights, which includes treatment for infertility. The staff at the … Continue reading
RESOLVE Statement on Supreme Court Decision
On June 24, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, released its statement on the Supreme Court decision on abortion: “RESOLVE stands with the family building community and acknowledges their fears and concerns over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v … Continue reading
