By Simon Kipersztok, M.D. One of the most common questions infertile patients and couples ask is: will the treatment my physician recommends work? It is perhaps little known to many that the majority of infertility sub-specialists ask themselves a very similar question: what will the fertility treatment success rates be
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Medical contribution by Stephanie Beall, M.D., Ph.D. Many people have heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a commonly used fertility treatment. Some people erroneously assume that IVF is the only form of fertility treatment, without realizing that most patients do not begin their treatment journey with this approach. Most patients
By Tara Simpson, Psy.D. Every person follows their own process in working through fertility struggles. Each individual and each couple has a unique journey in getting “through” it. Thankfully, we can feel united with others who also have dealt with–or are dealing with–infertility diagnoses. The experience of infertility can make
Eric and I were married in 2003 when I was 26. For many reasons, we wanted to wait on having kids – I had just finished my MBA and he had joined the military, spending 14 months in Iraq. We were moving all over the place and very focused on
by Dr. Ricardo Yazigi, MD Clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene) is a medication commonly used for the treatment of infertility. Although its use is widespread, its effectiveness is often limited when it is not properly utilized. Indications Clomiphene is a pill, taken orally, for 5 to 7 days to induce ovulation. Therefore,
by Dr. Naveed Khan, MD It is amazing the number and diversity of patients that come to our office every day to seek the workup and treatment of infertility. I am commonly asked if infertility is more common today than in the past. It seems like more and more people
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