“Unexplained” Infertility : Often a matter of the Diagnosis Being Overlooked!
For about 10% of all infertile couples, the cause of the infertility
cannot be readily determined using conventional diagnostic methods.
Such cases are often referred... Read more.
The Role of IVF in Cases of Tubal Damage
Tubal damage is one of the commonest causes of infertility. It is most
often due to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
caused by sexually transmitted bacterial infection... Read more.
Ovarian Stimulation in Women Who have Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR): Introducing the Agonist/Antagonist Conversion protocol
The use of GnRH antagonists, as currently prescribed in ovarian
stimulation cycles
,
i.e. the administration of 250mcg daily from the 6or 7th day of
stimulation... Read more.
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... 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,... Read more.