Featured RMA Stories
Natural vs. Stimulated IVF Cycles Explained
Both natural and stimulated IVF offer a chance at achieving a successful pregnancy, but they differ in terms of the use of medications and success rate.
Ozempic Babies
Across social media, women are sharing their stories of getting pregnant on Ozempic. See how the drug may increase fertility and why experts caution hopeful parents against using the drug.
A Beginner’s Guide to Fertility Treatment Options [White Paper]
This comprehensive guide provides an overview of fertility treatment options, beginning with the basics and covering specifics of all fertility treatments.
Fertility treatment challenges for Muslim women during fasting holidays
Dr. Shefali Shastri highlights the challenges Muslim women face during fasting holidays when seeking fertility treatment, emphasizing the importance of cultural competency among healthcare providers for equitable care.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS): Symptoms & Treatment
Read our Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) guide, offering insights on symptoms, prevention, and treatments for a safer fertility journey.
Dr. Thomas Molinaro featured on Today.com
Double the joy and double the diapers! RMA’s Dr. Thomas Molinaro was recently quoted in a Today.com article about a family who has welcomed their second set of twins, saying, “While it seems unlikely to have two sets of twins with a probability of about 1 per 10,000, it may be higher in women with a strong family history.”
Gender Selection: Can You Choose Gender With IVF?
Gender selection can be achieved through genetic testing of embryos created during an IVF cycle. The process allows the parent to select an embryo of a specific sex before implantation.
RMA Opens New Fertility Center and IVF Lab in Bellevue, Washington
The clinic is RMA’s second location in Washington state, after Seattle, and adds to an extensive network of more than sixty RMA clinics across the United States.
Best Time to Take an Ovulation Test to Have a Baby?
While ovulation tests aren’t magical crystal balls that can predict the exact moment of ovulation, they give you a window of peak fertility. This information can help you time intercourse or other assisted reproductive techniques to increase the likelihood of successful conception.
Inspiring Fertility Journeys
The most valuable feedback comes directly from our patients. Why take our word for it when you can listen to the experiences shared by those previously under our care at RMA?
The Truth About At-Home Fertility Tests
At-home fertility tests are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and affordability. They can be purchased at most drugstores or ordered online. However, despite claims of providing valuable insights into a person’s reproductive health, some may question their reliability and effectiveness.
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) provides hope and opportunity for individuals or couples struggling with infertility or unable to conceive on their own. Through procedures such as in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, ART allows for the possibility of conception and a successful pregnancy.
Understanding Ovulatory Dysfunction: Symptoms & Treatment
If you’re trying to conceive and are experiencing symptoms like irregular periods or excessive hair growth, you may be wondering what’s going on. One possibility is ovulatory dysfunction (abnormal, irregular, or absent ovulation).
IVF Guide [Part 1] - Egg Retrieval During IVF
Following ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval is the second step in the IVF process. It’s a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed under sedation or general anesthesia in a fertility clinic or hospital setting.
IVF Guide [Part 2] - Embryo Transfer Explained
Explore the critical role of embryo transfer in IVF treatments in our comprehensive guide. Learn about this crucial stage of your fertility journey.
Overcoming Early Menopause: Fertility Treatments
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition where a woman’s ovaries cease to function before the age of 40, resulting in infertility. However, reproductive medicine offers hope and a suite of options.
Patient Education
Our patient education content is a dedicated section within our Artemis Patient Portal app, focusing solely on enriching patients with customized, pertinent information.
What Is Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)?
Dr. Micheline Chu delves into Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) – a groundbreaking reproductive technology that screens embryos for genetic abnormalities before implantation.
What is Implantation Bleeding?
Use the following tips from Dr. Emily Osman to understand the difference between implantation bleeding and your period.
IVI RMA Completes Acquisition of Boston IVF and TRIO Fertility
IVI RMA, one of the largest reproductive medicine groups in the world, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of North American Operations of Eugin Group, consisting of the Boston IVF fertility network and Toronto-based TRIO.
FertiliPod: The Role of Endometrial Thickness on Embryo Transfer Outcomes
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 20+ Reasons Explained by a Fertility Doctor
If you’re struggling to get pregnant, you’re not alone. Millions of couples and individuals find themselves in the same situation, wondering why they’re unable to conceive.
Can You Get Pregnant Post-Tubal Ligation?
We often get asked on social media, “Can I get pregnant after tubal ligation?” The simple answer is yes, pregnancy after tubal ligation surgery is possible. Tubal ligation reversal surgery is possible, but often in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most successful treatment for becoming pregnant after a tubal ligation.
Uterine Fibroids and Their Impact on Female Fertility
With over 70% of women worldwide being affected by uterine fibroids, they are the most common tumor in women of reproductive age. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about fibroids — what they are, how they affect fertility, the various types, and potential treatment options.
What to Know About Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA Tests)
When it comes to fertility treatments, couples often seek procedures or add-ons to increase their chances of conceiving. One such procedure that has gained popularity is the Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) test.
Overcoming IVF Implantation Failure: Failed IVF Cycles Explained
Understanding IVF implantation failure—its causes, symptoms, and solutions—can better prepare patients on their journey toward parenthood.
IUI vs. IVF: Determine the Right Fertility Treatment for You
Two of the most commonly used fertility treatments are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). While both treatments can help couples conceive, each works in its own way and has varying benefits and potential drawbacks.
Decoding PGT: Types of Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Genetic testing can greatly improve the chance of achieving a successful pregnancy. Our fertility experts outline the advantages and disadvantages of preimplantation genetic testing in our latest blog.
What Are My Odds of Getting Pregnant at Any Age?
Wondering how likely it is to get pregnant based on your age? Read our latest blog post where Dr. Jeffrey Thorne explains how age can affect your fertility.
Are 9 eggs good for IVF? How eggs many are enough for In Vitro Fertilization?
As a rule of thumb, however, having about ten to 12 mature eggs after egg retrieval (not all eggs retrieved will be developed or mature enough to fertilize) is a good number of eggs and will give a woman a good chance of having at least one normal embryo, which gives a woman a 65 percent chance of pregnancy.
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Shocking Ways Endometriosis Affects Your Fertility
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month - early diagnosis and proper management is key.
I’m Prone to Miscarriage – Should I Do IVF?
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 the risk of miscarriage.
PCOS and Fertility: Everything You Need to Know
PCOS is the commonly used abbreviation for the medical condition of polycystic ovary syndrome. You may not have heard of it unless you are a sufferer, but this hormonal condition is surprisingly widespread, affecting 5% – 10% of all women.