A light at the end of the tunnel According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,688,780 Americans will receive the dreaded diagnosis of cancer in 2017. In addition to understanding what this diagnosis will mean to their health and well-being, men and women of reproductive age faced with cancer also need to know the impact of cancer treatment on their ability to have children. Treatment can cure their cancer diagnosis, but might simultaneously dash their dreams of having a family. Getting a cancer diagnosis is both terrifying and life altering. First and foremost, people want to know how...
Infertility Risk Factors for Women
Be proactive and learn the infertility risk factors for women Our physicians at USC Fertility believe that it is important for patients to take initiative when it comes to their reproductive health. An important part of being proactive involves understanding infertility risk factors for women. If you feel most comfortable seeing a female fertility specialist in Los Angeles, our team includes women who are known worldwide for their expertise. Infertility risk factors for women range from biological to environmental Each female fertility specialist in Los Angeles and at USC Fertility knows that there are several infertility risk factors for women,...
Making the Most Out of a Fertility Seminar
Are you excited? You’ve finally decided to attend an infertility seminar! You’re not alone in wanting to learn more about infertility and how you can be helped by an infertility clinic like HRC Fertility. But you also might be nervous to attend a public venue where you will be ‘out’ about your infertility or think you will be pressured into making a decision to seek treatment. Like many couples, you may be wondering why you cannot get pregnant on your own or are feeling frustrated because you are not making progress at your OB/GYN or another fertility specialist. So it’s...
#ListenUp for National Infertility Awareness Week
#ListenUp! In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 23-29, our infertility specialists are trying to make infertility treatment more accessible for new patients. Often, taking the first step to schedule an appointment with a physician is a difficult one. Patients don’t know what to anticipate during the initial meeting. They may be intimidated and confused. Drs. Frederick, Potter, Ghazal and Coffler hope to break down some of those barriers by providing the following specials during NIAW. New patients can respond on the doctors’ individual Facebook pages. • Dr. Jane Frederick and Dr. Daniel Potter: Raffles for a $500...
Getting the Most out of a Fertility Seminar
Are you excited? You’ve finally decided to attend an infertility seminar! You’re not alone in wanting to learn more about infertility and how you can be helped by an infertility clinic like HRC Fertility. But you also might be nervous to attend a public venue where you will be “outed” about your infertility or think you’ll be pressured into making a decision to seek treatment. Like many couples, you may be wondering why you cannot get pregnant on your own or are feeling frustrated because you’re not making progress at your OB/GYN or another fertility specialist. So it’s good to...
#ListenUp for National Infertility Awareness Week
#ListenUp! In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 23-29, our infertility specialists are trying to make infertility treatment more accessible for new patients. Often, taking the first step to schedule an appointment with a physician is a difficult one. Patients don’t know what to anticipate during the initial meeting. They may be intimidated and confused. Drs. Jane Frederick, Daniel Potter, Sanaz Ghazal and Mickey Coffler hope to break down some of these barriers by providing the following specials during NIAW. New patients can respond on the doctors’ individual Facebook pages. Dr. Jane Frederick and Dr. Daniel Potter: Raffles...
Five Facts You Need to Know About Endometriosis
In addition to wanting to have a baby, a large percentage of the female patients we treat at HRC Fertility have something else in common: endometriosis. This reproductive disease is one of the most frequent causes of infertility, affecting approximately 40 percent of patients. Many are not aware that the menstrual cramps and generalized pelvic pain they have experienced for years are symptoms of a medical condition preventing them from becoming pregnant. In observance of Endometriosis Awareness Month in March, we want to educate our readers with some important facts about this very common reason for female infertility. Endometriosis affects...
OB/GYN or Infertility Specialist: Who is Best for You?
If you’ve started to get frustrated about getting pregnant, you may be wondering about your next step. Should you make an appointment with a gynecologist or is it appropriate to seek the advice of an infertility specialist, especially one that is a board-certified in reproductive endocrinology? At HRC Fertility, we work with obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) who refer patients to us. Many are experienced in providing first-step infertility treatment such as ovulation induction with oral or injectable medications that may be combined with intrauterine inseminations. They have the staff and expertise to successful guide patients who have been diagnosed with mild endometriosis,...
OB/GYN or Infertility Specialist: Who is Best for You?
If you’re frustrated that you’re not getting pregnant, you may be wondering about your next step. Should you make an appointment with a gynecologist, or is it appropriate to seek the advice of an infertility specialist, especially a board-certified in reproductive endocrinologist? At HRC Fertility, we work with obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) who refer patients to us. Many are experienced in providing first-step infertility treatment such as ovulation induction with oral or injectable medications that may be combined with intrauterine inseminations. They have the staff and expertise to successful guide patients who have been diagnosed with mild endometriosis, problems with ovulation, mild...
Tubal Factor Infertility: Go With the Flow
The fallopian tubes play an important role in reproduction. Sperm and egg must meet and fertilize in one of the tubes; the fertilized egg then moves to the uterus for implantation. Fallopian tubes must be patent (open) and flowing to allow for normal functioning. Here are some important facts about the tubal disease infertility. An HSG can determine the health of your fallopian tubes One of the first steps your fertility doctor will take is to diagnose the flow of your fallopian tubes. A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray procedure that determines if the fallopian tubes are open and if...