If you and your partner have been trying for a long time to have a baby, you may have considered fertility treatments to help you start your family. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most effective treatment options to help overcome infertility issues. There are a few key factors that can determine your chances of becoming pregnant with this procedure.
Here are the top three factors that can influence the success rates of IVF treatment.
Age
A woman’s age can be one of the biggest factors that can influence the success of IVF treatment. Women over 40 years old may find […]
There is significant stigma associated with becoming a single mother, whether through choice or circumstances. Independent parenthood is a little known option that many women choose for various reasons. In the 21st century, the shape of a family is not dictated by arbitrary moral or ethical rules of the past.
You have the right to choose your own path to motherhood, with help from family planning services such as Neway Fertility. No matter your goals, we can provide solutions in and around New York. This is an opportunity to explore all the options available to women in an ever-changing world.
Independent Parenting […]
When it comes to male infertility, the subject is often shrouded in stigma. If you are trying to start a family or have more children, it is important to discuss solutions to any problems that may be standing in the way of conceiving.
Discussing Sperm Health
There are three main aspects of sperm health that reproductive specialists seek to ascertain: Sperm production, health and viability. This is achieved through a process known as semen analysis. By measuring the number of sperm within a single ejaculation, the first test is met.
Also known as a sperm count test, semen analysis not only measures sperm […]
Understanding the risks and considerations for women considering childbearing in their 30s and 40s.
The data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control indicates that birth rates for women in their 30s are at their highest levels in four decades, while birth rates for women in their 20s are slowing down. “While there are many legitimate reasons to postpone pregnancy, this is not the best choice for everyone. As a society, we must remain mindful of the modest increase risk of infertility and pregnancy complications as women age” Dr. Kort says.
“Such a critical life decision to get pregnant, and when […]
PCOS is likely the most common endocrine disorder found in reproductive age women affecting as many as 15%. Common symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism (excess hair growth), and infertility.
Some women with PCOS may also develop metabolic disorders including abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidemia. These conditions can increase the risk of diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular diseases and endometrial cancer.
However, not all women with PCOS fit this classical PCOS phenotype, in fact, a significant number have a normal body weight (lean PCOS), these women are often overlooked by medical specialists because of their subtler presentation.
PCOS is characterized […]
Double stimulation in the same ovarian cycle (DuoStim) is a newly developed protocol for patients undergoing IVF designed to maximize the number of oocytes retrieved in the shortest possible time. Previously, this type of protocol was also known as the Shanghai Protocol.
Unlike traditional IVF protocols where patients undergo a single round of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) and oocyte retrieval in one menstrual cycle in a DuoStim protocol patients undergo two rounds of COH and two oocyte retrievals in the same menstrual cycle.
The DuoStim protocol is designed to take advantage of the fact that the ovaries typically recruit multiple (2-5) waves […]
The most important factor that determines chances of success with IVF treatment is the prognosis of the patients (female and male) undergoing IVF. While this may seem obvious, it is unfortunately often overlooked when selecting the most effective and safe IVF protocol. The reason for this is that there is not one uniformly agreed upon criteria which is used to determine patient prognosis.
Here we describe patient factors associated with each treatment prognosis group and the type of treatments which may benefit each group.
Favorable Prognosis(live birth rate 40-65% per IVF cycle)
Female age <= 35 years
Previous live birth after an IVF cycle
Excess […]
Uterine fibroids (aka myomas) are benign tumors that grow in the uterus. The cause of fibroids is multifactorial with genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. About 20% of all women have fibroids, they are somewhat more common among African-American women, affecting more than 50%. The location and size of fibroids determine whether they cause symptoms.
While most women who have fibroids will not have fertility problems, some fibroids can contribute to decreased fertility, pregnancy complications, and other symptoms.
Fibroid related problems:
Decreased fertility
Pregnancy complications
Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
Anemia
Pelvic pressure & pain
Urinary Problems
Constipation
Backache & leg pain
The type of fibroids that most adversely affect fertility are […]
Understanding infertility benefits with your insurance plan can be a daunting and confusing process. Although Neway Fertility verifies infertility coverage for all patients, it’s best to call your insurance company to re-verify coverage details and ask any specific questions regarding your benefits.
Below are some of the most important things to ask when obtaining information about your coverage for infertility.
1. Are there any specific requirements you need to meet before undergoing certain treatment cycles?
With some insurance companies, coverage for certain treatment cycles may not be immediate, even if your insurance provider tells you they cover that specific treatment.
For instance, in 2013 […]
Considering IVF (in vitro fertilization) as an option to expand your family, but daunted by all the medications traditionally used during the popular fertility treatment? Then natural IVF may be the right option for you, says fertility specialist Ralf Zimmermann, MD of Neway Fertility.
The very first IVF baby, born in 1978, was actually conceived using natural cycle IVF. This type of IVF cycle allows for a naturally selected, mature egg to be retrieved and fertilized using little to no medication, says Dr. Zimmermann, also on the faculty of Columbia University’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
A variation of the procedure, […]