Posts Tagged ‘fertility clinic’
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
A lot of men and women going through the fertility journey process are surprised at how they have a strong desire – and need – to talk about their experiences. But it’s not always reasonable for them to speak their innermost thoughts with friends and family members.
Thank goodness for the Internet, where people can join together and discuss fertility journey ups and downs in a confidential environment. In fact, many individuals find great joy and comfort in knowing that there is a place where they can vent, cry, laugh and commiserate with likeminded folks.
If you’re considering fertility treatments or have begun your fertility journey but have kept silent because you’re afraid of what those in your life might say or think, it’s time to allow yourself to have some freedom. You can look online for fertility/infertility forums and subscribe to those that best fit your needs.
Alternatively, you can ask your fertility specialist, such as those at the Philadelphia area’s RSI fertility clinic, for some recommendations. He or she may even be able to connect you with an in-person group (if you feel that you’d rather meet with people instead of or in addition to joining a group on the web.)
Remember that it’s not a good idea to keep your emotions locked inside. The fertility journey is one that’s filled with many different roads… and sometimes the paths you take aren’t those you intended to at the start of your adventure. So it’s nice to have others to help guide you.
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Have you been considering undergoing fertility treatments? If so, make sure the reproductive health clinic you choose has the following 10 attributes:
- Clean, inviting, state-of-the-art facility with highly accredited physicians and staff.
- Clinic has a comprehensive, educational website.
- Clinic offers numerous fertility treatment services.
- Clinic offers surrogacy, egg donation and other options.
- Clinic has worked with hundreds of individuals and/or couples.
- Clinic’s laboratory is CLIA approved.
- Clinic’s laboratory is certified and accredited by The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
- Clinic has higher-than-national-average success rates.
- Clinic offers appealing hours that fit with your lifestyle and schedule.
- Clinic’s team is constantly on the cutting edge of reproductive health medicine.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: After a year or two or maybe more of trying to get pregnant, your doctor breaks the news that your most likely options for having a child are egg donation or surrogacy. You and your partner are devastated that your dream of raising a child has been dashed. It is perfectly normal and appropriate to grieve over this news.
However, you are not alone. First of all, there are counselors and fertility specialists who can help you walk through your decision. At RSI we treat every patient with compassion and carefully help them consider their options. It is our #1 priority to help you successfully become parents. Secondly, there are millions of other couples out there who have found themselves in your shoes and are now parents. Look through websites and agencies to read some testimonials of people who have started their families by way of egg donation, surrogacy and gestational carrier. You may appreciate knowing that the Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, P.C. has excellent egg donor and surrogate programs.
If you are new to all of this, some things to think about before your first appointment with your chosen infertility doctor:
Egg Donation: A donated egg will often be fertilized by the male partner’s sperm and the resulting embryo will then be implanted via IVF either into the female partner’s uterus or that of a surrogate. Many egg donors choose to remain anonymous but every once in awhile you will have the option to know more about your egg donor. In rare, but not unusual, cases, an egg donor might be a family member or friend of the couple.
Surrogacy: A surrogate always is impregnated via IVF, either with an embryo created by the male partner’s sperm and a donor egg or by an embryo created by the sperm and egg of both partners in the couple hoping to be parents (in this case, the surrogate is referred to as a gestational carrier). Again, it is typical to choose a surrogate carrier by way of an agency or often through your fertility clinic but every once in awhile, a couple will have a known family member or friend carry their baby.
After you’ve taken some time to process your situation, schedule a consultation as a couple with a fertility clinic that you have found based on recommendations or based on its reputation. From that point on, the health professionals at your clinic will: see to it that each and every one of your questions is answered; help you assess all the options available to you based on your unique situation; carefully guide you through the screening and selection process of choosing either an egg donor or surrogate if that is the route you choose to take. We wish you the very best of luck!
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
Choosing a fertility clinic can be a difficult task. After all, whatever decision you make you will have to live with for a very long time.
To be of assistance, we’ve outlined five areas for you to take into consideration when determining the right fertility clinic for you.
Philosophy: When you visit the their website, is their patient philosophy clearly stated? Does it appeal to you? Does the organization require its members to follow ethical guidelines? Does the clinic have age limits for treatment?
Review Success Rates: Deciphering success rates can be tricky as not all clinics format their success rates in the same way. Call and ask which of the success rates applies to you.
Range of Services Offered: What services are offered and how often are they done? Are they familiar with the latest technologies?
Medical Director: How long as the Medical Director been there? This is a good indicator of the strength of leadership.
Scheduling Flexibility: Is the clinic open evenings, weekends, and holidays? This is especially important for certain courses of treatment.
Women over age 35 or who have a history of three or more miscarriages; men with a poor semen analysis; and couples who have tried for at least two years to get pregnant, should plan on seeing a fertility specialist, recommends Resolve, an infertility support group.
If you or someone you know is in the process of choosing a fertility clinic, we invite you to contact us. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and be of service to you.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
For individuals and couples dealing with the world of infertility, the experience can be daunting, if not downright confusing. Unfortunately, many well-meaning friends, family members, colleagues and, yes, even strangers are quick to give advice, even if it’s not desired.
In the end, it’s important that every person involved in the fertility process make the right decision for their particular situation. And the best way to do that is to carefully choose a fertility clinic with professionals who can help answer questions and consistently offer focused, individualized guidance.
If you’ve been having trouble knowing which are the right fertility choices for you, be certain to keep the following facts in mind:
- Although others may claim to have the “answers”, only you know what is right. Again, this is where the team members at your fertility clinic will be able to assist. For instance, if IVF isn’t an option you want to pursue, don’t allow a co-worker to talk you into it.
- One size does not fit all. Sure, your sister-in-law had an amazing experience with surrogacy. But if you aren’t interested in pursuing this measure of becoming a parent, you don’t have to be pushed into even talking about it.
- You are the one who has to live with your decisions. No one else can live your life; therefore, you have to take this into consideration when you’re making fertility choices.
By keeping a narrow focus on what is right for you and your partner (if applicable), you’ll be able to get through the fertility/infertility process with decreased amounts of stress. Good luck!
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Surrogacy. It’s in the news more now than ever; however, you may be wondering about the ins and outs of this non-traditional method of conceiving a child.
To help you get a better understanding of what surrogacy is… and isn’t… we’ve compiled a few facts about the process. As always, to receive more information, contact a reputable fertility clinic for a consultation.
- Surrogacy is legal in the U.S., but couples are not legally allowed to pay the surrogate above and beyond medical expenses. (In other words, a woman cannot become a “professional” surrogate in the sense that it’s an occupation.)
- In India, surrogacy has recently been accepted as a method of “income” for poorer women. Unfortunately, regulations are limited; thus, U.S. couples who hire an Indian surrogate may not be assured of the safety of the child or the responsibility of the surrogate.
- Surrogacy can take shape in one of two ways: 1) the surrogate can be artificially inseminated with the father’s sperm or a donor’s sperm; or 2) the surrogate can have a fertilized embryo (from the biological parents or from donors) transferred into her womb.
- The safest way of finding a responsible, healthy surrogate is through a fertility clinic.
- Costs for surrogacy can range widely and should be taken into consideration by potential parents. Traditional insurance does not cover surrogacy.
- Most women who are accepted as surrogates by fertility clinics have had at least one child of their own.
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