Earlier this month, Dr. Elizabeth Barbieri and ORM Genomics Director, Emily Mounts, held a free, educational webinar on how preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can be used to prevent the transmission of hereditary cancer syndromes. PGD is the testing of embryos for a specific genetic or chromosomal condition. We offered two opportunities to participate in the […]
Read MoreThis last fall, Dr. Sgarlata, the head of ORM’s Integrative Medicine practice wrote a review of CoQ10 for the ASRM Complementary and Integrative Medicine special interest group (CIM-SIG) newsletter. CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell within the human body. CoQ10’s is also known as ubiquinone. CoQ10 supplementation appears to have the potential […]
Read MoreFERTILITY ROAD ARTICLE Stopping the Cycle: Preventing Familial Cancer With Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Emily Mounts, MS, CGC, genetic counselor and Director of Genomic Services at Oregon Reproductive Medicine, leads the largest clinical genomics program of any US IVF clinic and helps explain how IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis can help reduce the chance of passing on […]
Read MoreFERTILITY ROAD ARTICLE Fertility Journeys: Profile of Dr. Barbieri The team at Oregon Reproductive Medicine has selected and are getting ready to announce their Fertility Journey recipient couple, who after a long journey with several unsuccessful IVF cycles are now preparing to start their donor egg IVF cycle with genomic screening at ORM. While this […]
Read MoreJoin us for a free educational webinar designed to help patients and providers understand how preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can be used as a powerful tool to end the cycle of hereditary cancers. Two dates and times available: Wednesday, November 8th at 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 15th at 12:00 noon What is preimplantation genetic diagnosis […]
Read MoreFERTILITY ROAD ARTICLE View From the Embryology Laboratory An embryo’s journey in the laboratory by Anya Hein Anya Hein, one of seven embryologists in the ten embryology team at Oregon Reproductive Medicine shares some insights on the critical time that patients’ embryos spend growing and developing in the laboratory. When choosing a fertility provider, picking […]
Read MoreFERTILITY ROAD ARTICLE Fertility Journeys: Genomic Screening at ORM Fertility Road is accepting applications until 15 June 2017 for the amazing Fertility Journey – a donor egg IVF cycle with genomic screening – sponsored by Oregon Reproductive Medicine. Learn more about this incredible opportunity and submit your application today. ORM is including genomic screening as part […]
Read MoreTaking a Proactive Approach to Your Fertility Plan Ahead! At least 3 months, if possible, for both women and men. This allows time to clean up (eliminate toxins and contaminants) and stock-up (nutrients) Obtain and maintain management of all chronic medical conditions. Maintain a healthy weight. Weight loss if overweight before pregnancy. If you smoke- […]
Read MoreApril 23 -29, 2017 is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), a brief seven days when we shine a light on this important topic. The CDC reports that 1 in 8 couples experience infertility when trying to become pregnant (2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, CDC). It is more common than […]
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