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Is ICSI Safe?

Women having IVF are at increased risk for obstetrical and neonatal complications. When deciding between ICSI and conventional IVF, we are often asked is ICSI safe? Most agree that increased…

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The Kind Words From One Patient Give Hope To Another

May the kind words from one patient give hope to another. We recently received a thank you from one of our patients that touched us all and is the reason…

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How Long To Wait After A Miscarriage Before Trying To Become Pregnant

How long to wait after a miscarriage before trying to become pregnant again has been debated for years with different clinicians varying opinions ranging from one to six or more…

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Folic Acid Can Reduce The Risk Of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The benefits of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects or abnormalities of the spine have long been known. A study published last month in the journal of Environmental Health…

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Breastfeeding May Reduce a Woman’s Risk of Endometriosis

A recent study published in the BMJ suggests that breastfeeding may reduce a woman’s risk of endometriosis. The Nurses’ Health Study II ran from 1989 to 2011. Included in the…

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How Do Women With Fibroids Have Successful Pregnancies?

Conservative approaches to fibroid treatment for women who wish to have children are a common concern we see in our patients. A question we are asked often is how do…

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Help For PCOS And Weight Gain

A common symptom of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)  is gaining weight, and many patients ask us how to help manage their PCOS and weight gain. But first, why does PCOS…

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TSH Should Be Part Of The Evaluation For Infertility

TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone should be part of the routine evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. TSH should be part of the evaluation for infertility. Here is why:…

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Does Freezing Embryos Affect Success Rates?

On occasion during an IVF cycle the doctors may decide to forego an embryo transfer with fresh embryos and freeze all the embryos for a future embryo transfer. This can…

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