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. 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.
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.
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.
365 Days in a Fertility Clinic
onHonoring National Infertility Awareness Week, RSC andrologist Evelyn Elnar writes about her transition from viewing infertility as a mere diagnosis to becoming acutely aware of it as a complex emotional journey.
One Is the Healthiest Number: Why Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET) Is on the Rise
onThe latest data show elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is on the rise as women seek to avoid the risks and complications of a multiples pregnancy. RSCBA’s rate of single embryo transfer is double the national average.