Improving an IVF outcome sometimes requires extra patience
At Texas Fertility Center, we pledge to find the shortest path between infertility and positive pregnancy. Advances in freezing techniques have led to a new IVF protocol that suspends treatment beyond the current cycle. Waiting a month or more between egg retrieval and embryo transfer may seem difficult.
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How to boost U.S. fertility rates
Fertility rates have people talking. As someone struggling with infertility, and actively pursuing fertility treatment to overcome it, you may read the news headlines about America’s declining fertility rate with dismay. After all, Texas Fertility Center knows that you would give anything to help bump up the fertility rate!
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Hugh Jackman and infertility – Conquering fertility issues
Hugh Jackman, star of the holiday film Les Miserables, experienced a difficult time conceiving before adopting his children, Oscar (12) and Ava (7). The actor shared his story on a December episode of the talk show Katie. Learn more about Hugh Jackman and infertility here.
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Holiday infertility advice makes life easier
Infertility doesn’t take a holiday, so the added stress of a hectic, emotionally charged month can leave you feeling Grinchy. At Texas Fertility Center, we know the struggle to get pregnant can steal your holiday joy. What’s festive about infertility? However, we have some holiday infertility advice.
Our fertility specialists have talked to hundreds of women –
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Research on ovarian reserve testing and novel progesterone administration
Since its inception, Texas Fertility Center has devoted significant time and resources to fertility research. We know that even a small tweak to treatment protocols can lead to the birth of your baby. Our fertility specialists and scientists strive to perfect the breakthroughs that led to the very first in vitro fertilization (IVF) birth in 1978.
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Endometrial polyps and infertility
Did you check the box “bleeding between periods” or “irregular menstrual periods” on your health history form? If so, your obgyn or fertility doctor may suspect a number of causes, including endometrial polyps and infertility. These overgrowths on the inside lining (endometrium) of the uterine wall are common and usually benign.
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How to benefit from donor services
Third party reproduction refers to the use of donor egg (oocyte), donor sperm and/or gestational carrier services. It can make pregnancy possible for individuals and couples who might otherwise not have options for having a child. Let’s learn who can benefit from donor services.
Texas Fertility Center provides a variety of donor services –
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We are really excited about our recent press release and what it may mean to our patients “DHEA May Hold New Promise for Diminished Ovarian Reserve” — Natural Hormone Produced 6 Fold Increase in IVF Success Rate –!
“We are excited that a relatively inexpensive option such as DHEA has the potential to help our patients conceive,” Dr.
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What is a hydrosalpinx and infertility?
Though it sounds like an exotic Egyptian relic, a hydrosalpinx is a swollen and blocked fallopian tube. Because scar tissue closes the end of the fallopian tube, fluid collects, causing further swelling and dilation. Let’s explore how hydrosalpinx and infertility relate
Hydrosalpinges usually occur as a result of previous pelvic infection.
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The physicians and staff at Texas Fertility Center and Austin IVF celebrated our 26th Annual Baby Reunion Sunday at the Dell Jewish Community Center. It was a fun-filled celebration that included bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, a clown and pictures galore! Over 400 parents and children attended, which provided an amazing opportunity for us all to see how many families have succeeded in overcoming the challenges of infertility!
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What is the link between poor ovarian reserve and IVF outcomes
In general, women with a poor ovarian reserve will have difficulty in achieving pregnancy. But what about in advanced reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF?
What is a poor ovarian reserve
Let’s first discuss what the term ovarian reserve means. Ovarian reserve refers to quantity,
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The importance of embryology and andrology
What happens in the IVF lab can make or break a cycle. When looking for a fertility clinic, you need to consider embryology and andrology. In this blog, I will tell you a little about our embryology and andrology programs. I’ll also discuss some of the things that make us different from other doctors who practice infertility.
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