Asherman’s syndrome (AS) can lead infertility in a number of ways. No two cases are identical and it can manifest as infertility according to how and which parts of the reproductive anatomy is affected. AS is characterized by intrauterine …
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Can Tubal Factor Infertility be Avoided?
by Corey Whelan
The Way It Should Be – Normal Tubal Function
The fallopian tubes are two conduits on either side of the uterus which extend down to the surface of each ovary. They are lined with actively motile ciliary cells, and a thin layer …
What is ICSI?
by Corey Whelan
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI, is a twenty year old procedure originally designed to combat severe male factor infertility. Performed as part of an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) protocol, this fertility …
Transitioning from IVF to a Donor Egg Cycle
by Corey Whelan
The decision to move on from In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to a donor egg IVF cycle is a very personal one. You may see your funds running out, with no clear understanding of why IVF is not working for you. Some women …
September is PCOS Awareness Month
by Corey Whelan
It’s hard to believe that today is September 1st. Usually, September marks a return to post Labor Day real life and an end to the lazy days of summer. This year instead, we find a late to come Labor Day and a …
Reproductive Options for Gay Women
by Corey Whelan
For lesbians, there are a number of viable routes that can be considered when achieving motherhood is the goal. Some women will explore the concept of at home insemination versus intrauterine insemination performed in a …
The Dilemma of Multifetal Reduction
by Patricia Mendell, LCSW, AFA Mental Health Advisory Council
How could I now be “too pregnant”? My husband and I had discussed our IVF plan ahead of time. We would not transfer back more than two embryos, maybe even just one. …
Thirty-something and the clock is ticking
A Book Review by Maria Portella
‘Thirty-something and the clock is ticking’ by Kasey Edwards
I came across this book completely by chance – I had previoulsy ignored an article about it in one of those trashy gossip style magazines dismissing …
How and When Do You Decide to Continue to Build Your Family?
by Iris Waichler, LCSW
I recently read a blog by actress Elisabeth Rohm. She is known for her role as attorney Serena Southerlyn on Law and Order. She became a mother after in vitro fertilization. Since then she has …
Acupuncture and Its Role in In Vitro Fertilization
by Corey Whelan
For many women who are struggling to conceive a baby, the practice of acupuncture, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has proven to be a successful enhancement to Western reproductive protocols. While not …