Fertile Edge

En este episodio, Dr. Eduardo Hariton habla de todo lo que debemos saber sobre el síndrome de ovario poliquístico.

Dr. Mary Hinckley, Rachael Dupuis, and Heather Thomson explore common questions associated with gestational carrier cycles like what is the difference between gestational carrier cycles and surrogacy, if there is a genetic link between the gestational carrier and the baby, and more.

Acupuncturist Nicole Gonzales and Dr. Laura Eisman explore acupuncture as a form of infertility treatment and the possible benefits.

Dr. Laura Eisman & Macy Schoenthaler talk about exploring your options when you consider starting a family.

What does a PCOS diagnosis mean for a patient and will it impact her chances to conceive? Dr. Laura Eisman discusses PCOS and its ramifications.

In today's discussion, Dr. Laura Eisman talks about Endometrial Receptivity and what it has to do with fertility and IVF pregnancies.

What exactly does an IVF case manager do for their patients? We speak with one case manager, Kayla Mercer, from the Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area to find out.

Dr. Mary Hinckley discusses cancer and (in)fertility and what patients should know.

Dr. Mary Hinckley describes patient experiences and how to navigate the fertility process to optimize your success.

Dr. Mary Hinckley describes the process of expedited fertility treatment plans and how to find success.

Dr. Mary Hinckley discusses low cost fertility treatment options.

Sima Taghi Zadeh, RN, MHA, shares her story of freezing her eggs, including why she made the decision, how she found the process to be, and what her life is like now.

We focus a lot on female age and fertility in our fertility practice and in the media. But, there are also known effects of male age on fertility and the health of their children. In this episode, Louis Weckstein, MD, addresses all of the varying factors that can impact men's fertility.

Dr. Michael Homer interviews his patient, Jamie Silverman, who represents a fertility success story -- from the beginning stages of checking her fertility health and options to becoming the proud mother of a little girl.

Deborah Wachs, MD, REI, discusses the time considerations surrounding fertility treatments, including frequency and duration of appointments. She also shares why having a support system in place prior to treatments can have a significant impact on success.

Deborah Wachs, MD, REI, shares information on reproductive endocrinology and how this field is integral to addressing infertility or any other fertility concern.

Deborah Wachs, MD, REI, discusses anti-müllerian hormone (AMH), including what it measures and how it can be used to guide fertility treatments.

Sara Reid, MD, REI, shares information on reciprocal IVF, including how the process works and the best candidates for this procedure.

Sara Reid, MD, REI, discusses the pros and cons of using a known sperm donor versus an anonymous donor. She also talks about in-office versus home insemination and success rates of insemination.

There's been a massive explosion in knowledge surrounding genetics in recent years. Genetic carrier screening is one option for individuals planning to become pregnant, as it screens for hundreds of genetic diseases. Louis Weckstein, MD, RE, explains why this simple test is so important for detecting diseases and informing parents of potential risk.

Advancements in frozen embryo transfers are expanding options for individuals seeking IVF solutions. In determining whether to do fresh or frozen, age becomes a dominant factor. Louis Weckstein, MD, RE, explains the difference between the two, as well as why pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is an important consideration for anyone undergoing IVF.

Pre-implantation genetic testing helps prevent certain genetic diseases and disorders from being passed along to a child. Dr. Mary Ramie Hinckley discusses who can benefit from an embryo biopsy and how the process works.

Many women want to become mothers but don't have the partner planned to co-parent. Dr. Michael Homer discusses how to become a single mother by choice.

Planning for your future can also include family planning. Dr. Mary Ramie Hinckley discusses how fertility specialists work to plan for your ideal future family.

You may want children but the time isn't quite right. Find out about egg freezing from Dr. Mary Ramie Hinckley.