Tag Archives: diminished ovarian reserve
02.16.2012
Natural and Minimal IVF: Caveat Emptor
Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D. Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Environment friendly business promotions have a receptive audience. Cost consciousness together with ‘green’ polices embracing such terms as ‘small is beautiful’ and ‘less is better’ can be a good thing. However, when these neologisms are applied to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) using terms like, “Natural Cycle IVF” or “Minimal Stimulation IVF” under the guise of [...]
07.06.2010
Ovarian Reserve
Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D. Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
“Ovarian Reserve” is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, quality and developmental potential of the eggs remaining in the ovary. As a woman age’s ovarian reserve diminishes and the chance of a chromosomal abnormal egg and thus the potential for miscarriage increases. As a result, older women are less likely [...]
