Office Hysteroscopy Can Improve Pregnancy Rates
What is an Office Hysteroscopy? Office hysteroscopy is a safe and simple procedure using a very thin fiber optic camera that allows the physician to conveniently evaluate the uterine cavity. The benefits for both the patient and the physician include a timelier diagnosis while affording the convenience of not going to a surgery center or […]
No hay necesidad de un intérprete de español en Pathways Fertility: ¡hablamos español!
No es necesario que traiga un intérprete inglés español Como una clínica de fertilidad de bajo costo, Pathways Fertility atiende a personas de muchas nacionalidades. Somos afortunados porque la mayor parte de nuestro equipo, así como uno de nuestros médicos, habla español con fluidez. Nuestro equipo representa a los países de Argentina, México, Colombia, Honduras, […]
PCOS: Vigorous Exercise Has Measurable Health Benefits
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may improve their general health with vigorous exercise. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a lifelong impact on women suffering from the condition. PCOS can cause issues with a woman’s menstrual cycles, which can make getting pregnant a challenge, change the way a woman looks, and may also lead to serious health […]
Vasectomy Reversal: 3 Things that May Surprise You
Vasectomy reversal is not a guarantee for getting pregnant Men who have had a vasectomy may consider a reversal by a specialized urologist. There are a couple of major factors which will predict the pregnancy rate following vasectomy reversal. One is called Obstructive Interval, referring to the number of years since the vasectomy. The pregnancy rates are […]
2 Miscarriage Misconceptions Explained
Most people believed miscarriages to be less common than they are. According to a survey, there are a number of misconceptions about miscarriage. The majority of people who responded to the survey believed miscarriages are far less common than they are, and while most people knew the usual causes of pregnancy loss, a large number […]
From the First Test Tube Baby to IVF Daily: Celebrating an IVF Pioneer
“Test tube baby” isn’t a term we use any more, but that’s where it all started. It is hard to imagine, now that it seems like there are fertility centers in every part of the country, what IVF was like as a fledgling science. When this new frontier was starting, many people dismissed the pioneers […]
Pathways Fertility: A Great Day in the Office
At Pathways Fertility, we feel honored to be part of our patients’ fertility journeys. Sharing in the excitement and happiness that comes with a successful test result, conception or birth is extremely rewarding. We had one of those great days this week with a range of good news with patients! First, one patient called to […]
How Many Embryos Should We Put Back? 2 Very Important Issues to Weigh & How Insurance Companies Can Help
How many embryos to put back is a very important topic to discuss. There are two important issues here: What are the chances of getting pregnant? What are the dangers of multiples (twins or triplets) in pregnancy? Sometimes we have patients who think that it would be great to have twins or triplets to have […]
Should I Do a Carrier Screen to Test for Preventable Diseases in My Baby?
Why do a carrier screen? If a person has a mutation for disease that matches a mutation in a partner, there is a risk that they would have a child with a severe disease. Using sophisticated technology, many of the these mutated genes can be detected with carrier screening, a genetic test used to determine […]
“I Think I Have PCOS” – 7 Things to Talk to Your Doctor About
I think I have PCOS. What now? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has many symptoms and this diagnosis can be overwhelming. Here are some points you will want to be sure are covered in your care. Are your serum lipid levels normal? Is your HDL – LDL ratio healthy? Is your total cholesterol under 200 mg/dl? Are […]
