Male Infertility: Sperm Optimization Provides the Best Chance
onOver half of all infertile couples have male factor infertility as part of their diagnosis. Dr. Hinckley shares testing, diagnosis and treatment options.
About the Author: Dr. Mary Hinckley
Dr. Hinckley is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who completed her training at Stanford University Medical Center. She says her greatest joy is helping patients to realize their dreams in creating a family, but she also enjoys participation in clinical and laboratory studies. She has extensively published articles in peer-reviewed journals on blastocyst transfer, avoiding triplet pregnancies, monozygotic twinning, operative hysteroscopy, correction of uterine anomalies, and biochemical pathways involved in ovulation and fertilization. She serves as a member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinologists, the Christian Medical and Dental Society and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Her areas of interest include laparoscopic surgery, premature ovarian failure, oocyte freezing, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Get to Know Dr. Hinckley
Happy Birthday Daddy!
onWhile advanced maternal age can increase the chance of pregnancy complications, a new study suggests that older paternal age may not carry the same risk.
The Hard Facts on Patients Who Have a Poor Prognosis for the IVF Process
onMost IVF practices will discourage patients from pursuing the IVF process when their chance of having a baby would be less than 5 percent. But traditional IVF isn’t the only option.
Is There Hope for Women Who Continue to Have Early Miscarriages?
onUnderstanding why early miscarriages, or biochemical miscarriages, happen has been a challenge for fertility physicians (and patients) for quite some time. Dr. Hinckley from RSC SF Bay Area explains two likely causes and the available treatments.
Older Moms, Higher Pregnancy Risks, but Still Much Success!
onDr. Hinckley explains how potential older moms, those over the age of 43, can increase their pregnancy success rates from 10% to 70% with egg donation.
Does Anti Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Predict Miscarriage Risk with IVF?
onDr. Hinckley discusses a recent study that provides more insight into anti Müllerian hormone and its link to a higher miscarriage rate during IVF treatment.
Getting Pregnant in the Chinese New Year
onWith the Chinese New Year upon us, I had to take a break and find out what this year may bring, especially for those born in 2017: The Year of the Fire Rooster. If you’re interested in getting pregnant this year, I have some tips to get you started.
Does Lying Down after IUI Help Increase Success?
onIn a study presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) 2016 convention in Helsinki, Finland, the question of whether lying down after IUI (intrauterine insemination) was addressed.
Campers Bivouacked on My Uterus Means I’m Pregnant With Twins
onDr. Hinckley and K.K. Goldberg recount the ultrasound procedure and the discovery of twins! This is blog post 5 of a 5 part series.
I’m Pregnant – After the Dreaded TWW (Two Week Wait)
onDr. Hinckley and K.K. Goldberg describe the emotions involved with waiting for IVF results. This is blog post 4 of a 5 part series.