All about the egg retrieval procedure
One of the most successful treatments in modern technology of infertility is in vitro fertilization, or IVF. You probably know about the injections, the blood work and the ultrasounds by now. However, what about the egg retrieval procedure? Even though you’ve heard the word retrieval many times in your journey of IVF,
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We are so excited to share the publication of our latest research study in Fertility and Sterility! It is the largest prospective study in the world comparing Crinone vaginal gel to IM progesterone for IVF. The study, which evaluated 511 patients going through IVF in 2009, demonstrated statistical superiority of Crinone compared to IM progesterone for all patients,
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Research about embryo biomarkers
Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, served as the principal investigator on a worldwide embryo biomarker study. It could lead to a more precise method of selecting viable embryos for transfer in IVF cycles. The findings will hopefully benefit couples that struggle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage. It could also help women of advanced maternal age.
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We have been talking about egg freezing in our latest discussion group on Facebook. In case you missed Dr. Silverberg’s recent interview on YNN Austin where he talks about this latest technology, you can catch it here!
Join us on Facebook and let us know what you think about this latest fertility preservation technology!
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You may have recently seen our announcement of the first baby born from a frozen donor egg in Texas. We are so happy and proud to have been able to bring this new technology to Texas! See the full story below…
Frozen Egg Birth
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Couples having trouble with conception are certainly not alone; approximately 1 in 6 couples are thought to have issues with infertility. An infertility evaluation is warranted after one year of trying if the woman is under age 35. For women over age 35 an evaluation is recommended if they have been trying for 6 months without success.
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Dr. Vaughn was invited to share his expertise with readers in an upcoming issue of Uptown Magazine in which 3 couples share their emotional, yet rewarding journeys towards parenthood. Here’s an inside look at the May issue available now on newsstands everywhere and online at:
http://uptownmagazine.com/2011/04/overcoming-infertility/
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Strollers, Babies, and Toddlers….Oh My!
There were strollers everywhere as the staff at Texas Fertility Center and Austin IVF celebrated our 25th annual Baby Reunion. The event was held April 17th at the Dell Jewish Community Center. It was a fun-filled celebration that included bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and pictures. The event provided an amazing opportunity for us all to see how many families have succeeded in overcoming the challenges of infertility.
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Facts about lifestyle factors and fertility
Many of us don’t always think about how the things that we consume can affect our bodies. This is especially so when it comes to lifestyle factors and fertility.
Exploring lifestyle factors and fertility
Certain lifestyle factors such as smoking cigarettes can have a profound negative impact on egg quantity and quality.
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by Dr. Herb Singh
Vasectomies can be reversed, meaning healthy sperm can be restored to the ejaculate. Vasectomy reversals are performed when the personal circumstances of a couple have changed: remarriage, the loss of a child, or the desire for more children. Any man who has had a vasectomy and is interested in having more children is a candidate for a vasectomy reversal.
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Find information and support from IVF nurses
IVF can be a very overwhelming process for many patients trying to conceive. At Texas Fertility Center, we do our best to make your IVF cycle as stress-free as possible. Our IVF nurses help make this happen.
Advice from IVF nurses
Attending the monthly IVF orientation prior to your starting your IVF cycle is extremely helpful.
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TFC is explaining unexplained infertility
Explaining unexplained infertility is part of the job. A patient asked me this week why I felt she had unexplained infertility. She had been told by her gynecologist that several issues had arisen during their infertility evaluation. Her previous physician told her that she did not ovulate very well and he found endometriosis during a laprascopy.
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