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Updated on: 3/26/2020 at 4:01pm We are here for our patients: RMA Lehigh Valley – Allentown will remain open We are now offering telehealth appointments for new patients As the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve, we at RMA Lehigh Valley have made the decision to keep our Allentown clinic open We are continuing with our… View Article

When you’re going through fertility treatment, sometimes you just want a break – you want to lighten the mood and be entertained. A movie might sound like the perfect form of relief. But then again, you might find it difficult to watch something so outside of your reality that it makes you feel even more… View Article

Updated on: 4/9/20 at 12:58pm RMA of Northern California is open, but operating with modified schedule during the COVID outbreak. Our patients are our highest priority. RMA Northern California is closely monitoring the COVID crisis. We remain open on a modified schedule, and we have taken extensive measures to reduce the risk of virus transmission… View Article

Updated on: 3/26/20 at 4:13pm RMA Southern California resumes services as of March 27, 2020 We are resuming seeing new patients in office, as well as via telehealth, and remain open 24/7 by phone New patients are encouraged to call the office with any questions Patients coming in should know that: We are promoting social… View Article

Updated on: 3/26/20 at 4:07pm RMA Florida’s Services May be Affected Due to Covid-19 – Call Clinic Before Appointment  We are now offering telehealth appointments for new patients In light of the evolving Covid-19 outbreak, some of RMA Florida’s services may be affected Patients currently in cycle, or new patients, are asked to please call… View Article

Updated on: 3/26/20 at 4:03pm RMA Philadelphia is shifting some of its services, including egg retrieval and embryo transfer, to RMA New Jersey Philadelphia patients currently in cycle will continue to receive care, including morning monitoring, at RMA Philadelphia. Existing patients with questions are encouraged to call the office. New Philadelphia patients desiring an initial… View Article

How long do I need to wait between IVF cycles? Is it better to take a break between IVF cycles? What is the time I should wait between fertility treatments? These are all questions that fertility specialists get asked quite frequently. Dr. Arthur Castelban, a reproductive endocrinologist at RMA, answers all of these questions.  … View Article

Updated on: 3/26/2020 at 4:01pm We are here for our patients: RMANJ clinics will remain open We are now offering telehealth appointments for new patients Patients must come alone to morning monitoring, as well as egg retrieval and transfer Patients will be given pregnancy scan results on USBs for sharing with loved ones We have… View Article

Happy baby, anyone? If you’re like many women thinking about trying to conceive, or already trying, you’re probably wondering what exercises you can do that will get you in the best shape for conception and pregnancy. And if you enjoy yoga, you might be asking what poses might help boost your fertility. Well, we got… View Article

Endometriosis has historically been one of the least understood conditions affecting women and their fertility. In the past, it could take many years for a diagnosis and there were few doctors able to treat the condition. Indeed, the average age of diagnosis is 27 and an estimated 70% of women receive an incorrect diagnosis before… View Article

Click here to view your local clinic’s COVID-19 updates The highest priority of the IVIRMA network of fertility clinics is the health and safety of its patients and employees. We have been continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The situation is fluid and evolving on an ongoing basis. We believe that the most important tools in… View Article

If you’re trying to conceive, either on your own or through fertility treatment, there is no doubt that taking the vitamin Folic Acid is a great place to start. But why? RMA of Philadelphia’s Dr. Jackie Gutmann tells you everything you need to know about this super-vitamin.   Why is Folic Acid Important in a Healthy Pregnancy?… View Article

UPDATE: In light of recent developments around coronavirus (COVID-19) and our ongoing concerns for the safety of our patients, our staff, and the community at large, we are canceling our egg freezing seminar on March 26th. We would like to honor a FREE consultation in our clinic for all who were planning to attend this… View Article

Back in 2016, when Beth and her husband, Michael, first decided to seek fertility help, after six months of trying to conceive naturally, they didn’t think their case would be that complicated. At the time, Beth was 36 years old and Michael was 45. What followed was the unexpected pain of three failed In Vitro… View Article

Dr. Ndeye-Aicha Gueye, the lead physician at RMA Lehigh Valley, was recently featured on the women’s healthcare podcast “Hey Doc Let’s Chat!” discussing infertility. “Hey Doc Let’s Chat!” is the passion project of two female physicians – Dr. Erika Chowa, in Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Carine-Ange Tagni, in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The podcast focuses on… View Article

If you have been trying to get pregnant without success then you’ve come to the right place. The fertility doctors at the RMA Network have outlined how to get pregnant if you have been trying to conceive and have been unsuccessful. Table of Contents: Aging and Fertility Identifying Medical Barriers to Getting Pregnant Medical Conditions… View Article

In October 2019, as RMA was celebrating 20 years of building families, one of its early patients, Leanne Levy, called RMA’s Basking Ridge fertility practice out of the blue. This time, however, Leanne was not looking to get pregnant. Instead, as a new empty-nester, she was calling to see if she could offer support or inspiration… View Article

Patients prone to miscarriage should know there are many ways to help mitigate risk and go on to a successful pregnancy. While In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment and genetic screening offer safer routes to pregnancy, diagnostic testing, exploratory procedures, medications, lifestyle factors and advanced treatments and protocols also play a major role in mitigating risk… View Article

When RMA SoCal first opened its doors in June of 2018 in West Los Angeles, Chanelle and her husband Brian made the decision to come in for a consultation. After one year of trying to conceive on their own, three failed intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, and a diagnosis for unexplained infertility, the couple knew it… View Article

When I speak to women who have been told that they have high FSH levels, their outrage is palpable. So many women with elevated FSH levels are frustrated to the point of fury. They feel sucker-punched by Mother Nature after learning about this indicator of reduced fertility—something that they may never have heard about before… View Article

One of the first questions aspiring parents ask when considering fertility treatment is “How much does IVF cost?” As you might expect, costs vary depending on many factors. This helpful overview provides answers to that major question and other questions surrounding a patient’s fertility journey. Every patient has a unique story and RMA’s experienced and… View Article

First, before we talk about what AMH is, I think it is important for women to understand the basics of female fertility. Women are born with all of the eggs they will ever have in their life (approximately 1-2 million at birth). Throughout their lifespan, starting at the first menstrual cycle, the body recruits a… View Article

E-Cigarette use, also known as vaping, has grown dramatically in popularity over the last several years, despite limited long-term data on its safety. And now, in addition to troubling reports about vaping’s harmful effects on some users, a recent study has revealed vaping negatively affects fertility. According to research published in the September 2019 edition of The… View Article

Egg freezing, also known as fertility preservation or oocyte cryopreservation, is a procedure to preserve a woman’s eggs in their current state. Between finishing grad school, trying to build your career and keeping up with friends and family, life is busy! Add all those responsibilities to the difficulty of relationships, and it’s no wonder many… View Article

For sure, it seems nearly impossible to stop obsessing about pregnancy while dealing with infertility. Babies are all around you. You spend countless hours in the doctor’s office checking this, assessing that – all in the hopes of having the sperm meet the egg. Here are some ideas for how to get pregnancy off your… View Article

As a global leader in fertility care, RMA is often recognized for its advanced treatment options and breakthrough research in the field of reproductive medicine. Last Thursday, however, RMA’s high standards were honored in a different way when its new Marlton, New Jersey clinic, and the construction firm behind the work, The Norwood Company, received the 2019 Excellence… View Article

New to fertility treatment? Wondering how much help you need to get pregnant? Confused with all the acronyms you’re reading about? Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) can help. We’ve put together a guide to Intrauterine Insemination, or IUI, which is one of the first lines of treatment for infertility patients today. What is IUI? Intrauterine Insemination… View Article

For Temeka Zore, a lifelong competitive runner, the road to RMA was a little bit like a marathon, each step bringing her closer to the finish line and closer to practicing her passion. “The road to becoming a physician is long and takes a lot of diligence, discipline and sacrifice,” said Dr. Zore, who recently… View Article

Fertility can be tricky, and RMA Southern California Dr. Kay Green, based in West Los Angeles, recently helped a newly-expecting celebrity mom and her podcast listeners make sense of it all. Speaking on Teddi Tea Pod, the podcast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills starlet Teddi Mellencamp, on Tuesday, Dr. Green, a fertility doctor, touched… View Article

Dr. Kaser previously served as Director of Third Party Reproduction at RMA New Jersey, the U.S. headquarters of The RMA Network, which has been leading the industry in research, innovation and patient success for 20 years RMA NorCal patients now have the added support of a third physician focused on helping them achieve their reproductive… View Article