Fertility
One thing we commonly hear from patients is, ‘Oh, I wish I knew that when I first started trying!”’ because by the time patients seek fertility treatment, they’ve typically been trying to get pregnant for a while. Here are five things to know when you’re trying to conceive. Put together by ORM Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. […]
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Since the first successful In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) live birth in 1978, the technology behind infertility treatment has helped millions of couples and individuals grow their family who might otherwise not have had the chance. Beyond making conception possible for intended parents, advances in IVF technology allow us to take an even deeper look into […]
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Meditation Resources During this arduous time of COVID-19 and all of its repercussions, it’s important to take care of your mind and body in the resilient pursuit of happiness and the future you want for yourself. For many, it’s challenging to use this time for self-betterment when being bogged down by fears, stressors, and general […]
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The general idea behind In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is that an egg is removed from a woman’s body and fertilized in the lab. Traditionally, sperm are placed in a lab dish next to an egg and left to fertilize the egg on their own. But this conventional method doesn’t always work. We know that of […]
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Step-by-Step Through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) When natural conception isn’t working, we turn to our trusted physicians to explore alternative routes to starting a family. One of the most widely-known treatments in reproductive medicine today is in-vitro fertilization (IVF). It’s one of the most advanced and effective fertility treatments on the market. And with thousands […]
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During the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, embryos created in the lab are graded by the embryology team to determine which embryos have the best appearance under the microscope. Fertility clinics grade embryos with different nomenclature but each grading system enables the team to distinguish between good, average, and poor quality embryos in order to […]
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By Dr. Carl Sgarlata, ORM’s Integrative Medicine specialist. Infertility does not discriminate- one in eight couples in the U.S. are affected by this disease regardless of their race, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status. Factors that can reduce one’s fertility equally affect both women and men and the lack of or inability to obtain insurance coverage only […]
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By Britta Dinsmore, Ph.D., ORM Psychologist If someone close to you is struggling with infertility, you probably have some understanding of the feelings of grief and loss they have in relation to not having a child. What may be less obvious are the many different layers and types of grief that can be associated with […]
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Am I a good candidate for IVF? Infertility is much more common than people may think! In the U.S., infertility affects approximately one in eight couples. The causes of infertility may vary between individuals but they can be divided into roughly three major groups—attributes of the female partner, male partner, or a combination of […]
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FERTILITY JOURNEYS: HEATHER AND BRANDON AT 20 WEEKS This article originally appeared in Fertility Road magazine and online at FertilityRoad.com. After nearly ten years of trying to build their family, Heather and Brandon are starting the third trimester of Heather’s pregnancy. Their 20-week scan has given them a good look at their baby girl and boy […]
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