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Obesity Adversely Affects Reproduction

Every two of three women and three of four men in the United States are overweight or obese. Obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or…

Risks of Advanced Paternal Age

Well studied are the effects of maternal age and risk for miscarriage and aneuploidy (abnormal number of chromosomes). Less attention was focused on the risks of advanced paternal age. The average…

Endometriosis May Cause Infertility

Endometriosis is a chronic disease whose etiology is not completely understood. Endometriosis is prevalent affecting 25% to 50% of infertile women and approximately 30% to 50% of women who have…

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…

How Do Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers Affect Fertility?

The most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and Aspirin. These are also commonly taken for pain relief during pregnancy. How do…

Outcomes of Pregnancies With Zika Infection

Recent data studying the outcomes of pregnancies with Zika infection suggests that, in the United States, 1 in 10 pregnant women infected with the Zika virus had a baby with…

Which Medications Are Safe To Take While Pregnant?

We spend much effort to preserve and incubate these bundles of promises. Joy of pregnancy can be subdued, especially when Mother-to-be is not feeling well. Standing in a pharmacy, surrounded…

Thank You From One of Our Patients

We recently received a thank you from one of our patients that touched us all and is the reason we do what we do. May the kind words from one…

How To Optimize Fertility

Internet, chat rooms and apps: can be all-consuming in the quest for having a baby. The idea of having a child for many is a natural progression of the familial…

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