Making Sense Out of CDC & SART IVF Success Rates
onDr. Louis Weckstein of Reproductive Science Center explains how to interpret the CDC and SART IVF success rates data when evaluating a fertility clinic.
About the Author: Dr. Louis Weckstein
Dr. Weckstein received his training in infertility at University of California-Irvine in 1988 with one of the most successful IVF teams in the country at that time. After establishing a successful OB/GYN private practice in Southern California, he returned to training that included special emphasis on assisted reproductive technologies.
He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Society for Reproductive Surgeons.
Get to Know Dr. Weckstein
Does Older Age Affect Male Fertility and the Health of Men’s Children?
onDr. Louis Weckstein’s blog shows age doesn’t just affect female fertility but also male fertility – plus miscarriage, Down syndrome, autism, ADHD & more.
How to Choose the Right IVF Type for You: Fresh or Frozen, PGT or Not?
onLearn how IVF types, including frozen or fresh embryo transfers and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), can affect your chances of success with IVF.
IVF Twin Pregnancy
onWhile many people going through IVF want twins, a twin pregnancy carries increased risks for both mother and child. So what’s the best solution?
Optimizing Your Fertility Without Medical Technology
onDr. Weckstein explains how what you put in your body and what you do in the bedroom can boost, or reduce, your fertility. Read his tips on how to become more fertile without medical assistance.
Are Birth Defects More Common with IVF?
onStudies indicate about a 1% increase in birth defects in babies conceived through IVF, but that’s not the whole story. Dr. Weckstein explains why.
How to Conceive After a Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility
onUnexplained infertility is a frustrating diagnosis, but it doesn’t mean you can’t conceive. Dr. Weckstein explains treatments for unexplained infertility that can help you conceive, including IUI and IVF.
Understanding the National SART Report and 2014 Success Rates
onSART reports for center’s IVF success rates are becoming more and more complicated for patients to understand. Dr. Weckstein explains what the data means.
Does ICSI Cause Genetic Abnormalities?
onNew study suggests that the common worry that ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) increases genetic defects isn’t the case, and that poor sperm quality is the primary culprit. Patients are often worried about whether the use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) performed with in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles increases the risk of genetic abnormalities. A recent … Continued
Not Having The Luxury Of Time
onBy Dr. Louis Weckstein – A new study on fertility treatment success in women between the age of 38-42 revealed immediate IVF as the most successful infertility treatment. Always be sure to consult with your physician.