HRC Fertility Encino thanks everyone who participated in this years Miracle of Life Picnic. Despite the heat we had so much fun and look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Author: Scott (Scott Webb)
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Dr. Nelson hosted webinar about untangling the term “embryo quality” and the significant traits that impact to pregnancy success using donor embryos.
Dr. Jeffrey Nelson and Embryoadoption.org hosted a webinar 9/19 untangling the term “embryo quality” and the significant traits that impact to pregnancy success using donor embryos. More webinars to come. Registration is required. Click here to view all upcoming webinars on Embryoadoption.org.
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Dr. Daniel A. Potter speaks on “Choosing the sex of your baby has become a multimillion-dollar industry” on Slate.com
Megan Simpson always expected that she would be a mother to a daughter. She had grown up in a family of four sisters. She liked sewing, baking, and doing hair and makeup. She hoped one day to share these interests with a little girl whom she could dress in pink. Simpson, a labor and delivery...
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Fertility Treatment for Women over 40
By: Jeffrey Nelson, DO FACOOG It is no secret that fertility diminishes rapidly in your forties. USA Today ran an article this year stating that many women lack basic information about aging and fertility and mistakenly believe their fertility extends longer than it actually does. Unfortunately, after about age 35, a woman’s fertility starts to rapidly...
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Making the Decision About Family Balancing
By: John Wilcox, MD FACOG Numerous factors lead couples to make the decision to balance their families using PGD, the gender selection technology. For some it may be the desire to raise a child of each sex and others may already have several children of the same gender and desire a child of the opposite sex to balance...
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Fertility Drugs’ Link to Breast Cancer Hinges on Pregnancy, Study Says
By: Dr. John G. Wilcox, M.D. FACOG Study suggests fertility drugs may not pose a significant increased risk of developing breast cancer A recent study published by the National Institutes of Health recently reported their results of 3000 women studied comparing 1400 women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50 and 1600 of their sisters who never...
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Dr. Edward Dourron discusses on OC Register (Hoag Health) “Eight Things We Learned from Ocotomom”
A year ago, the Medical Board of California revoked the license of Dr. Michael Kamrava, finding he “did not exercise sound judgment” in transferring 12 embryos to Nadya Suleman, who already had six children at home. The ruling, while not surprising, was illuminating, and it’s worth reflecting on the eight things we learned from Octomom:...
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Commonly Asked Questions about IVF
When should a person consider an IVF cycle versus other forms of treatment? Your doctor will discuss with you your best treatment options based upon your age and medical history. An IVF cycle may be suggested if other options such as interuterine insemination (IUI) have not worked or if you have blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, unexplained infertility, or...
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Dr. Frederick speaks on “What could be Causing your Fertility Issue?”
There are many different causes that could prevent a couple from achieving pregnancy so it is always best to check in with a specialist if you have been trying for six months to one year. Basic infertility work-ups can include a semen analysis for the male and initial blood work for the female. Below are...
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Dr. David Tourgeman in The New York Times
The New York Times discusses egg-freezing and whether it is a family decision. Check out the article that features HRC’s own Dr. David Tourgeman! Click here to read the article in the New York Times.