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.
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.
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.
Getting the Most Out of Your Fertility Health Insurance Benefit
onHealth insurance is a complicated topic, and fertility health insurance adds another layer of complexity. Learn how to be an advocate for your fertility health.
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?
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.
Cryostorage Tank Safety & Monitoring at RSC
onOur hearts go out to the patients whose frozen embryos, sperm or eggs may have been damaged by the recent cryostorage tank malfunctions at two different fertility clinics. Here’s how RSC takes great care in storing and caring for your frozen embryos, eggs and sperm.
“Why I Don’t Want to See a Fertility Doctor”
onDr. Pittenger Reid describes her friend’s very real reasons why she – and others – are hesitant about seeking help from a fertility doctor. Here are some of the common reservations, and the reasons why it might be time to reconsider them.
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.
Who’s Your Daddy – How Does Open Sperm Donor Identity Work?
onDr. Kristen Ivani, RSC Bay Area’s lab director, explains how a small nonprofit first conceived of open-identity sperm donation, and how this sperm donor process is used today.