Fertility Treatment Options: 9 Ways to Treat Infertility
If you're struggling with fertility issues, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world are facing the same challenge. But there's hope — advances in reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology have enabled individuals and couples to achieve their dream of starting or growing their families. In this article, we discuss the basics of infertility and briefly overview the different treatment options available. What is infertility? Infertility is the inability to get pregnant. If a person or couple has been trying (having regular unprotected sex) for 12 months or longer without success, they may be considered infertile. Women 35 years or older are considered
Do Male Fertility Supplements Work? Beware They Probably Don’t
Maybe you’ve been trying to conceive unsuccessfully (for a while) to get your partner pregnant, or maybe you’re about to start trying and want to make sure your body and sperm are in their best health before you do. Or you could just be a health nut who loves to take supplements and are curious about male fertility supplements. Whatever the reason, the main questions you probably have are: what is in male fertility supplements? Do they work? If not, what else can I do to improve my fertility and odds of pregnancy? We’ve got answers below. But if you’re in a
Covid-19 Does Not Affect Ovarian Reserve, IVIRMA Finds
Covid infection does not affect a woman’s egg pool, a study conducted by IVIRMA researchers in Spain recently found. In May and June 2020, researchers at IVI Madrid measured Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in 46 infertility patients who had recovered from Covid to see whether the virus had compromised their ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve, or the amount of eggs a woman has in her ovaries, is best measured by her levels of AMH, a hormone expressed by tiny cells growing on her egg-containing follicles. The study participants were split into two groups: one group of older women, averaging 38 years old, and
Fertility Research: The Importance of Fertility Clinics That Conduct Research
The Importance of Clinics That Conduct Fertility Research This blog is part of Fertility Research FAQ, a series where RMA doctors answer your most pressing questions about treatment. Today’s physician expert is Dr. George Patounakis, who practices out of RMA Florida in Lake Mary, Florida. How did fertility research evolve to where it is today? How did we discover that some embryos mature slower than others or that they develop under very specific oxygen levels? Why is the uterus only receptive to an embryo for about 24 hours each cycle? How did we figure out that abnormal embryos do not lead to healthy
Everything You Need to Know about Fertility Tests
It is best to seek the assistance of a fertility specialist if you are younger than 35 and haven't been successful in achieving a pregnancy in 12 months. It is recommended for couples older than 35 after trying for 6 months. We know that coming into a fertility clinic for testing can be stressful when you don't know what to expect. To help, our fertility specialists have put together a blog outlining everything you need to know. We’ll introduce you to the different types of infertility tests and prepare you with a general idea of what constitutes a positive or negative
How Much Does IVF Cost in Florida?
If you’re considering IVF in Florida, you’ve probably noticed that costs vary – considerably – depending on which practice you look at. The other thing you may have noticed is that IVF doesn’t cost just one price – there are several options you can opt for. Well, you’re right: IVF costs are not cut and dry, and they are not consistent across clinics. So how do you make a decision about which clinic is right for you? Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida (RMA FL) has put together a guide to help you navigate costs so you are better prepared to begin your
Egg Donation in Orlando, Florida: How Does it Work?
For some patients, the path to parenthood requires help from an egg or embryo donor. Using donor eggs in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle is common if you have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), are a woman in her upper 30s-40s, have had multiple failed IVF cycles, or other reasons which you can learn more about here. Patients can use known or unknown (anonymous) donors. All egg and embryo donors undergo extensive physical and mental screening before being accepted as egg donors. Egg donors are young healthy women typically between 21-31 years old. Some donors are local and live around the Orlando,

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