By Dr. Carl Sgarlata, ORM’s Integrative Medicine specialist. Anyone can be challenged in having a family. Infertility does not discriminate- millions of Americans are affected regardless of their race, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status. I am often asked by patients, “what can I do to help become better prepared for pregnancy and improve my chances?” […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Carmelo Sgarlata, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with extensive experience in the field of in vitro fertilization and integrative medicine and head of ORM’s Integrative Medicine practice. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a number of fertility problems, including PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal sperm function and reduced IVF success. Adverse pregnancy outcomes […]
Read MoreYour doctor suggested you get acupuncture for fertility as part of your IVF cycle. Why? Here are three ways they use acupuncture to support you during your fertility treatment: Increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus. When acupuncture needles are placed in the skin, they affect the nervous system and prompt the blood vessels […]
Read MoreSgarlata to oversee new Integrative Medicine practice at the Portland-based fertility center – PORTLAND, OR (April 14, 2016) – Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) has announced the addition of Carmelo Sgarlata, MD, to the ORM medical team. Dr. Sgarlata is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with extensive experience in the fields of in vitro fertilization and integrative medicine. […]
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