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Shady Grove Fertility reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Melanie Ochalski sat down with FOX43 News in York, Pennsylvania, to discuss to discuss the growing trend of egg freezing among Millennial and Gen Z women. As more individuals delay parenthood for career, personal, or medical reasons, fertility preservation is becoming an essential part of family planning. 

Watch the full story here: Freezing fertility for the future | Health Smart | fox43.com

Medical contribution by Melanie Ochalski, M.D.

Melanie Ochalski, M.D. is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Ochalski has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present at national meetings. She sees patients at SGF’s Lancaster and York, PA offices.

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Shady Grove Fertility reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Nicole Marchetto sat down with WGAL News in Lancaster, PA to discuss when individuals and couples who want to build their family should consider a consultation with a fertility specialist, based on factors like age, how long they’ve been trying to conceive, and other medical conditions or circumstances that would warrant an immediate consult. Dr. Marchetto also talked about what patients can expect at their first appointment. 

Watch the full story here: When should couples see a fertility specialist?

Medical contribution by Nicole M. Marchetto, M.D., MPH

Nicole M. Marchetto, M.D., MPH, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Dr. Marchetto earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Shady Grove Fertility reproductive urologist Dr. Paul Shin sat down with the TODAY Show’s Savannah Sellers to discuss male factor infertility, how common it is, what treatments are available, and why men shouldn’t be afraid to seek testing.

Watch the full story here: What is male factor infertility, and how can it be treated? (today.com)

Medical contribution by Paul R. Shin, M.D.

Paul R. Shin, M.D., is board certified in urology. As director of reproductive urology, Dr. Shin optimizes treatment outcomes for patients affected by male factor infertility.

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Shady Grove Fertility’s York, Pennsylvania location recently celebrated its one-year anniversary since opening its doors in early 2023. Over the course of the first year, the practice saw more than 400 patients. Dr. Melanie Ochalski sat down with Fox43 News to discuss the growing need for fertility care in South Central Pennsylvania.

Watch the full story here: Fox 43: Infertility clinic sees over 400 patients in a year

Medical contribution by Melanie Ochalski, M.D.

Melanie Ochalski, M.D. is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Ochalski has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present at national meetings. She sees patients at SGF’s Lancaster and York, PA offices.

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Elective egg freezing is done for a number of reasons – from wanting to prioritize a career to waiting for the right partner – and is becoming more mainstream. According to the most recent data, egg freezing cycles nationwide increased by 30% from 2020 to 2021. Dr. Leah Bressler talks with WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina, about the trend and why it’s surging in popularity with Millennial and Gen Z women.

Watch the full story here: WRAL News: ‘I was really worried I would not have that dream’: Surge in women freezing their eggs

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Medical contribution by Leah Bressler, M.D., M.P.H.

Leah Bressler, M.D., M.P.H., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). She grew up in Clinton, North Carolina and attended UNC Chapel Hill as a Morehead scholar. Dr. Bressler earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School while also completing her Master’s in Public Health. She then completed her residency in OB/GYN at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Cook County Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois. From there, Dr. Bressler completed her REI fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  

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Egg freezing is becoming more popular for women as they look to buy more time to create the family of their dreams and more employers see the benefit of offering fertility coverage to their health plans. Dr. Erika Johnston-MacAnanny sat down with NBC 12 in Richmond, Virginia, to talk about how it works and why the number of women choosing to freeze is increasing.

Watch the full story here: 12 On Your Side: Women opt to freeze eggs to extend option to have children naturally

Medical contribution by Erika B. Johnston-MacAnanny, M.D.

Erika Johnston-MacAnanny, M.D., FACOG, is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Johnston-MacAnanny sees SGF patients in the Richmond – Stony Point and Richmond – Henrico Doctors’ – Forest locations.

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