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,... 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.
First Trimester Bleeding: How serious is it?
 Vaginal bleeding occurs in about 25% of all pregnancies. When it
happens, it almost invariably raises the concern of pregnancy loss
(miscarriage) . Bleeding can... Read more.
The Basic Infertility Work-Up
After 1 year of unsuccessfully trying to have a baby, it is time to
have a basic infertility evaluation. And the urgency increases the
older the woman is.... Read more.
Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE) and Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA): Surgical Approaches for Accessing Sperm from Men Who Have No Sperm in their Ejaculates (Azoospermia)
Men with no sperm in their ejaculates (azoospermia), whether due to
non-obstructive or obstructive (usually post-vasectomy) causes, can
have their sperm accessed... Read more.
Why the Standard Practices for Embryo Transfers are Rapidly Shifting
Embryo transfer (ET)
is undoubtedly a rate limiting factor when it comes to IVF outcome
. In
fact, in my opinion, it is the single most important procedural... Read more.
Routine Fertilization by Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): An Argument in Favor.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ICSI, which began in 1992 as a
treatment for severe male factor infertility
, involves the direct injection of a single
sperm... Read more.