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10 Attributes to Insist upon from a Reproductive Health Clinic

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:

  1. Clean, inviting, state-of-the-art facility with highly accredited physicians and staff.
  2. Clinic has a comprehensive, educational website.
  3. Clinic offers numerous fertility treatment services.
  4. Clinic offers surrogacy, egg donation and other options.
  5. Clinic has worked with hundreds of individuals and/or couples.
  6. Clinic’s laboratory is CLIA approved.
  7. Clinic’s laboratory is certified and accredited by The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
  8. Clinic has higher-than-national-average success rates.
  9. Clinic offers appealing hours that fit with your lifestyle and schedule.
  10. Clinic’s team is constantly on the cutting edge of reproductive health medicine.

 

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Multiple Miscarriages Correlated with Later Heart Disease

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Tomorrow, February 4th, is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease. I know what you’re thinking, “this is a blog about fertility issues, why are we talking about heart disease?” The reason is because a recent large study found strong correlations showing that women who suffered recurrent pregnancy loss were at a very high risk for disease later on in life. Those women who had experienced a stillbirth or multiple miscarriages had increased risk of heart attack, with those experiencing three miscarriages or more raising their risk for heart attack nine times!

 

For many women in the study, traits such as being overweight, being less physically active and having diabetes were contributing factors. Additionally, women who smoked or consumed a high amount of alcohol were put at higher risk than otherwise healthy women who had also experienced recurrent pregnancy loss.

 

Keeping these things in mind, if you are a woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages or stillbirths or a combination of these types of pregnancy loss, please be mindful of your risk. Talk to your doctor and make sure that you are living a lifestyle that will prevent heart disease.

 

Furthermore, if you have suffered recurrent pregnancy loss and have not sought the help and advice of a fertility specialist, please contact us! We welcome every new client with open arms and we offer many options for couples who have suffered infertility. Please let us help you find the one that will be the best fit.

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Choosing the Right Fertility Specialist

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

How do you know if a fertility specialist is right for you?  It’s a good question to ask, especially given the fact that you’ll be discussing intimate lifestyle details with him or her on a regular basis. 

Though the following list is not all-inclusive, it will give you a good starting point for determining if the fertility specialist you’re considering is the perfect one for your needs:

1.  Does the Fertility Specialist Show You Respect?

Your experiences with your fertility specialist should be positive, and that starts with him or her showing you respect.

2.  Do You Like the Fertility Specialist’s Office?

Does the office space seem clean to you?  Do you feel comfortable there?

3.  Does Your Fertility Specialist Make You Wait Inordinate Amounts of Time?

Though it’s not unusual for all physicians, including fertility specialists, to run behind from time to time, if you feel you’re constantly waiting… and waiting… and waiting… you may not be getting the service you deserve.

4.  Does Your Fertility Specialist Take Your Questions Seriously?  Does He/She Answer Them Promptly?

Have you ever had the experience of asking your fertility specialista question and receiving a rude or non-existent response?  If so, you may want to consider switching to a reproductive health science professional who will treat your concerns seriously.

5.  Does Your Partner Like the Fertility Specialist?

If you love your fertility specialist but your partner doesn’t, it may cause difficulty down the road.  While this isn’t a definitely “deal breaker”, it’s absolutely something you need to consider.

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