February 2010 Newsletter

When Should I Seek Treatment?

It can be quite a shock to find that getting pregnant doesn't always come easily and in the time frame when we want. Truth is that 1 in 8 couples in the US struggle with infertility. Dr. Jeanne O'Brien of SGFC's Frederick office provides answers to the many questions that revolve around "how long should I wait to seek fertility treatment?" Read More

Getting Started Live Webinar
Wednesday, March 3 at 7 PM

What questions should I ask my OB/Gyn?" "When should I see an infertility specialist?" "Do I have to do IVF?" "Will it work?" Join Drs. Melissa Esposito, MD and Jeanne O'Brien, MD as they provide answers to many of your questions about what to expect as you take the first steps in your fertility journey. Register Now

Nutrition Tips for Healthier Eggs and Sperm

Oxidative Stress is a naturally occuring process when when free radicals in our bodies wreak havoc on our DNA, cell membranes and tissues causing damage and ultimately cell death. This chain reaction has been linked to chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease and now fertility, but there are steps you can take to prevent cell breakdowns. Read More

SGFC Virginia Docs Named to Top-Rated List

Shady Grove Fertility congratulates Dr. Stephen Greenhouse, Dr. David Saffan, Dr. Paulette Browne, Dr. Naveed Khan and Dr. Rachana Garde for being named to Northern Virginia Magazines list of Top-Rated Doctors. SGFC is the only fertility practice in Northern Virgina to have all of its physicians named to this list. Read More

Patients Persevere Through Blizzard 2010

A double punch of bad weather may have paralyzed the Mid-Atlantic region for a week, but Shady Grove Fertility Center made sure that a couple feet of snow and some windy conditions didn't hinder the process of building families. Between the efforts of staff in the Rockville and Baltimore - GBMC office, more than 1,800 patients were able to keep their cycles on track. Read More

SGFC Seeking PR Professional

We are looking for a Public Relations professional to help us increase awareness and education about infertility. The ideal person is someone who has experienced infertility and who shares our passion for increasing awareness about infertility so that more couples can overcome their fears of seeking treatment and recognize that there are many medical and financial options available are to help them achieve their dream of having a family. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email us today.