Monthly Archives: August 2022
Study finds fertility preservation safe for breast cancer survivors
Women with a breast cancer diagnosis undergoing procedures for fertility preservation are not at increased risk of recurrence of the disease or disease-specific mortality. This has been shown in a study by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that followed the participants … Continue reading
RSCNJ is ‘a wonderful place’
Our patient Sara offers this detailed review of her treatment at RSCNJ: “I thank God every day for Dr. Ziegler and the staff at the Reproductive Science Center. “To begin, Dr. Ziegler is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I first saw … Continue reading
Infertility FAQs: A good place to start
Q: I hear that infertility treatment is expensive and I do not have insurance coverage. How much does this cost? Q: Can I talk with my physician at Reproductive Science Center before meeting them? Q: I am 40 years old. … Continue reading
Bill would ensure equal access to fertility treatments for LGBTQ+ individuals
For many families, the journey to parenthood seems out of reach due to infertility – or simply the inability of individuals and couples to afford treatments in order to get pregnant. Heterosexual couples can save money by deducting the cost … Continue reading
Study aims to understand female fertility at the molecular level
Fertility is finite for mammalian females. From birth, females possess a limited number of primordial follicles, collectively called the ovarian reserve. Within each follicle is an oocyte that eventually becomes an egg. But with age, the follicles in the ovarian … Continue reading
Podcast: Fertility treatments in the context of Roe vs. Wade
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which some worry may have unintended consequences for couples looking to use IVF to grow their families. In our latest podcast, Dr. Alan Martinez discusses this topic that has so many … Continue reading
Male factor testing: What to expect, when to begin
Men can be impacted by infertility too, but what causes male infertility challenges? What contributes to our general lack of education about male factor infertility, and what tests are performed to help doctors identify a cause? What can men expect … Continue reading
Study: Psychological toll of fertility lasts for years
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (Australia) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) found that half of the women with fertility issues experienced psychological distress compared to women without fertility issues. For women whose fertility issues were resolved, 45 … Continue reading
Where you live can affect your ability to conceive, study finds
People who live in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods are about 20% less likely to conceive in any given menstrual cycle compared with people living in neighborhoods with more resources, a recent Oregon State University study found. The study measured “fecundability,” which is the … Continue reading
