The Link Between Fertility Drugs and Ovarian Cancer
Ever since January 1993 when a study was reported by researchers at
Stanford University suggesting that the use of fertility agents
increased the risk of ovarian... Read more.
Intralipid (IL) Administration in IVF Explained
Intralipid (IL)
is
a solution of small lipid droplets suspended in water. When
administered intravenously, IL provides essential fatty acids,
linoleic acid (LA),... Read more.
Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Hydatidiform Molar Pregnancies
A hydatidiform molar pregnancy
happens when tissue that normally forms the placenta instead becomes a
growth, that triggers symptoms of pregnancy. A hydatidiform... Read more.
IVF Pregnancy with a “Vanishing Twin”
Today, in first world environments where there is ready access to
advanced medical technology, many women undergo ultrasound diagnosis
of pregnancy as early as 5-6... Read more.
Optimizing Response to Ovarian Stimulation in Women Who Have Compromised Ovarian Reserve: A Personal Approach.
Older women, and those who have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
with resistance to ovarian stimulation
(...... Read more.
IVF Pregnancies and Why They Bear a Greater Risk
While most IVF pregnancies will progress normally and without any
increased risk to mother or baby, there is little doubt that women who
conceive in this manner... Read more.
Treating Out-of-State and Out-of-Country IVF Patients in Las Vegas
For more than three decades, about 70% of the patients that I have
performed IVF on, have journeyed to see me from out state or out of
country. Over the years, I... Read more.
Controlled Ovarian Stimulation (COS) protocols for women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) who are Poor Responders to Ovarian Stimulation
Two main factors determine the quality of a woman’s eggs
at ovulation or egg retrieval. First is her age...... Read more.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: What are the Implications Regarding Pregnancy?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) belongs to the Herpes group and, like Herpes,
can remain dormant in the body for long periods of time (even for
life). CMV infection is very... Read more.
Clomiphene Induction of Ovulation: Use and Misuse
Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
is
by far the most commonly used fertility drug
in the...... Read more.