Egg Freezing: Intriguing Research on Who is Doing It
The practice of egg freezing appears to be growing, with a recent California study giving insight into which women are preserving their fertility and why. Egg freezing has been used for over a decade successfully. The outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF) after egg freezing are almost the same as from fresh eggs. Although egg freezing […]
Fertility Treatments Depend on Excellent Science
Fertility doctors depend on science to make treatment decisions. When the natural processes involved in producing a child fails at some point along the way, we can use medical science to increase your chances of having a baby. If you are in your 20s or 30’s, and have been infertile for a couple of years, […]
One and Done
Fertility doctors have a saying called “One and Done.” The term “One and Done” means that a patient can complete her family with only one full IVF cycle because enough eggs were retrieved to allow for some embryos to be frozen for later use or because she had twins the first time and does not […]
Be Proactive, Like Michelle Obama
Take a lesson from the former first lady, Michelle Obama, and be proactive when it comes to your reproductive health, especially if you’ve experienced a miscarriage. This one’s for the ladies from a fine role model: be proactive about seeking fertility care. Michelle Obama has disclosed in her memoir “Becoming” that she had in vitro fertilization […]
7 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Infertility and 5 Ways to Show Your Support
When someone you know is trying to get pregnant but is struggling with infertility, the best response is to listen first and not judge. According to RESOLVE, the National Infertility Organization, 1 in 8 couples struggles to get pregnant for a year or more. If you consider those odds, it’s likely you know someone who is managing […]
Should I Use My Eggs or Donor Eggs?
About ten percent of all the happy babies you see after IVF are from donor eggs. This is usually not public information, as it is a private matter. Parents rarely tell friends and often not relatives. Therefore it is difficult to get a direct perspective from your friends or acquaintances who may have considered the […]
Fertility Preservation Options After that Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis
Oncologists are working closely with reproductive endocrinologists to provide options for fertility preservation. Being diagnosed with cancer can be frightening and will bring up a variety of what ifs. One of those questions is “Will I be able to have children in the future?” This question seems to be one of increasing importance among young […]
13 Important Questions about Sex Selection Ethics
Deciding which gender embryo to transfer for pregnancy during IVF brings up a lot of questions about sex selection ethics. Question: What are public attitudes about using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) for sex selection? Answer: A study of the public attitudes in America showed that 68 percent of Americans disapprove of the use of PGS for sex selection only. A German […]
Gender Selection and the History of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (and 3 Myths about Gender Selection)
Genetic testing to screen out defective embryos before implantation in IVF also reveals gender, giving parents a choice to do gender selection. History of gender selection Preimplantation genetic testing was initially developed in England in 1990 to detect single-gene and sex-chromosome linked diseases in at-risk couples. The test then was adapted as part of in vitro […]
Massey Fertility Services Proudly becomes Pathways Fertility
Massey Fertility and Dr. Joe Massey and Dr. N. Edward Dourron have joined forces to continue offering low cost fertility options for their patients, becoming Pathways Fertility. We now offer Natural IVF and Mini Stim IVF, and minimally invasive robotic surgery in our menu of services. Contact Us for More Info Offering More IVF Options to our Patients […]
