by Andrea Braverman, Ph.D.
The concept of complementary medicine means different things to different people. For those who have never heard it before, the term can evoke expectations of strange or unfamiliar activities. …
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A Doctor, Patient and Dad Tells His Tale
By Mark Leondires, MD
As a reproductive endocrinologist at a large IVF practice, I am responsible for our third party reproduction program where we have an anonymous egg donation program. Over the years we have often discussed; what do …
Religious Issues about Egg Freezing for Single, Orthodox Jewish Women
by Kate Silverman
When a young Orthodox Jewish girl opens the chapter of dating, she first focuses on finding ‘Mr. Right,’ as does every young woman. But, as time goes by, the question of ‘when will I …
Building Families with Donors and Surrogates: A Guide for Single Parents
by Madeline Licker Feingold, Ph.D.
If you are considering single parenthood, there are many questions to explore. Addressing these questions will help you feel secure about your decision and establish a strong …
Re-homing Adopted Children Damages Us All
By Kathy Brodsky,L.C.S.W.
The recent Huffington Post article on “Re-Homing” detailed the stories of several American families, who, after adopting children from overseas, found they could not parent them. Instead of …
Report from the Gay Women’s Gathering in Miami Beach
By Ken Mosesian
It was a dark and stormy night. No, really, it was a dark and stormy night! The Gay Women’s Gathering in Miami Beach was still about half an hour from beginning, and already many of the women were arriving at the Miami …
Report from the Gay Women’s Gathering in Miami Beach
By Ken Mosesian
It was a dark and stormy night. No, really, it was a dark and stormy night! The Gay Women’s Gathering in Miami Beach was still about half an hour from beginning, and already many of the women were arriving at the Miami …
Taking Baby Steps: Saying Goodbye to Your Infertility Team and Hello to Your Obstetrician
A pregnancy after in vitro fertilization can sometimes be filled with stress, particularly in the early days. At some point, your IVF team will graduate you to the next step. Robin Fogle M.D. speaks in this short video sponsored by Attain …
Fertility Apps: Techie Tools to Consider Using on Your Journey
by William D. Petock Ph.D.
Infertility presents a set of challenges that most of us aren’t anticipating. So it stands to reason, any help you can get with navigating the treatment system can be useful. For those who love their …
September is PCOS Awareness Month: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment
During the month of September, The AFA will be resurfacing much of our library’s authoritative and informative content on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), including this significant article on Diagnosis and Treatment of PCOS, written by …