March 2009 Newsletter

What is Day 3 Testing?

Day 3 testing refers to the bloodwork and ultrasound evaluation performed on the third day of your menstrual cycle. This testing provides critical information regarding a woman’s reproductive functioning. Read More

Seeking Patients For New Study

The Lutrepatch™ study is testing the safety and effectiveness of a new delivery method of a medication for women who are trying to get pregnant. If you are a woman 18-38 years of age who has been trying to get pregnant and has an irregular monthly menstrual cycle (4 or fewer menstrual cycles per year OR have a menstrual cycle of more than 45 days), you may qualify for free treatment through this study. Learn more.

Tubal Reversal vs. IVF

While there are approximately 1 million women in the United States that undergo an elective tubal sterilization procedure each year, some of them change their minds a few years down the road and decide they want more children. After that first big decision to have another child, the next question is how best to go about it. In choosing the best treatment option, tubal reversal surgery versus in-vitro fertilization (IVF), there are several important factors to consider. Read More

Webcast: Tubal Reversal: To Reverse or Not to Reverse
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Join Dr. Naveed Khan, from our Leesburg, Virginia office as he presents a short webcast on the current status of tubal reversal surgery. Should one have tubal reversal surgery vs. proceeding to another treatment (IVF)? Listen in to this seminar on an often overlooked topic. Find out the criteria for considering which treatment choice is better for you. Live listeners to this presentation will have the option of asking our presenter Dr. Khan questions about this issue. Register Now

100% Guarantee Draws Interest From Abroad

Much has been written about patients from the United States who travel abroad for medical services of all kinds, including fertility treatment. In an interesting switch, the 11 offices of Shady Grove Fertility have become a destination for patients from the United Kingdom seeking affordable access to high quality fertility care. Read More

Now Accepting Tricare

Shady Grove Fertility Center is now accepting Tricare. In order for us to obtain eligibility & benefits from Tricare, please present your Tricare Insurance Card & Military ID at the time of your appointment. Tricare Prime cardholders must have authorization from their Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or Primary Care Manager (PCM). Learn More

Your Opinion Counts...

The physicians and staff at Shady Grove Fertility are committed to providing you with the best medical care possible in a compassionate and caring environment. Your comments about your experience, both positive and negative, provide important feedback and insight to help us evaluate if we are achieving this goal. Please take a moment to complete our online Patient Satisfaction Survey.

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