By Dr. Louis Weckstein – As RSC has remained on the leading edge of scientific advancement for the past thirty years, so too we remain steadfast in our mission to provide the best opportunities for making all people families.
By Dr. Evan Rosenbluth – Having recently moved to the Bay Area, I am often asked about the differences in protocols for treating infertility at other centers across the United States. Simply put, the most notable variation comes down to the decision between one and two – embryos, that is.
By Dr. Mary Hinckley – She walked out of our office smiling, looking at her admiring husband with a bit of “we can handle this together”. She was glowing that glow you get from being pregnant and dreaming of the future.
By Dr. Louis Weckstein – Recently there has been much hype on the internet about Natural Cycle IVF or Minimal Stimulation IVF. These treatments are similar to standard IVF, but without the use of injectable medications (Natural Cycle IVF), or using a combination of oral and low dose injectable medication (Minimal Stimulation IVF).
By Dr Louis Weckstein – A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine has drawn a lot of media attention. This review of an Australian birth defect registry from 1986 – 1992 reported an increased rate of birth defects in children born from reproductive technologies.
By Dr. Louis Weckstein – Until very recently the technology for freezing eggs was not well developed. In the past few years, the technique of vitrification, or rapid freezing of eggs, has improved success with frozen eggs.
By Sheldon Joseph – One unintended consequence of a successful or unsuccessful IVF cycle may be the difficult decision of what to do with any unused embryos.
By Amy Simpson, Ultrasound Tech – You have diligently taken your injections, come to multiple ultrasound appointments, put up with numerous side effects from medications, undergone surgery to retrieve your eggs…
By Dr. Susan Willman – On a a hectic Saturday morning at the clinic, I had an unexpected surprise: a patient of mine had brought her baby to meet me.
By Susan Hathaway, RN & Surgery Supervisor – One of the hardest things for patients to hear is “Nothing to eat or drink for eight hours before your procedure.”