Fertility Institute of Hawaii

In this episode, our physicians start off the new year by discussing Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). Their conversation ranges from its uses, benefits, process, and much more! As always, tune into our Facebook livestream each month for a chance to ask the docs your questions!

November is Men's Health Awareness Month. Tune in as Dr. Frattarelli and Dr. Goulet talk about all things men's fertility! This episode covers a number of topics such as: factors that affect sperm quality, the impact supplements may have, treatment options, cryopreservation, and more!

This month is all about LGBTQ+ Family Building options in celebration of Hawaii Pride Month! Join Dr. Karmon and Dr. Goulet as they go over donor eggs/sperm, frozen vs fresh transfers, the legal side in parental rights, and much more.

Welcome to our September edition of ‘Ask the Docs’! Join our expert physicians as they dive into the topic of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in honor of PCOS Awareness Month. Learn more about how PCOS impacts fertility and overall health, along with tips for managing symptoms and optimizing your fertility journey. Helping to Create New Beginnings...

In celebration of National Wellness Month, the Fertility Institute of Hawaii hosted a special Facebook livestream on August 25th, 2024, where Dr. John Frattarelli and Dr. Anatte Karmon discussed the importance of wellness and how it relates to fertility. The doctors emphasized how maintaining personal wellness is essential for optimizing fertility and preserving reproductive health. They also gave...

Our brand new office is finally open! For our July edition of “Ask the Docs”, we’ll be talking all about what it was like moving into our new office and what memorable events have happened so far! Helping to Create New Beginnings...

On June 25th, 2024, our amazing team of doctors hosted a special Facebook livestream of “Ask the Docs,” where Drs. Frattarelli, Karmon, and Goulet discussed our upcoming move to a brand new office! Dr. Frattarelli began by announcing the big news that our office will open on July 15th at the Ala Moana Pacific Center, located at 1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1800. Dr. Karmon went on to share how excit...

National Military Awareness Month has been an important time for us to honor and support our military patients. On May 31st, 2024, the Fertility Institute of Hawaii recorded a special livestream where our physicians discussed various aspects related to military personnel seeking fertility treatments. During this insightful session, Drs. Frattarelli, Karmon, and Goulet shared valuable information t...

National Infertility Awareness Week is here! Catch up on what was an amazing April edition of ‘Ask the Docs’. Drs. Frattarelli, Karmon, and Goulet took the time to reflect on surprising success stories over the years, bust some common myths about infertility, and compete in a round of quickfire questions! They also answered live user-submitted questions brought by viewers like you that talk about...

We are so excited to be back with the first ‘Ask the Docs’ of 2024! March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month and several of our doctors at the Fertility Institute of Hawaii took the opportunity to share a plethora of information on the topic. Drs. Frattarelli and Goulet spent the afternoon of March 26th, 2024 discussing what endometriosis is, how it can affect the body, its relationship to...

On October 24th, 2023, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream entitled, “Fertility Wellness & Preservation." Whether you're planning for the future or seeking valuable insights on preserving your fertility, this livestream is for you!  Ask the Docs shares key strategies for maintaining reproductive health and preserving fertility.  During this sessi...

On September 26th, 2023, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream entitled, “PCOS & Infertility: Seeking Help and Solutions." Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that can affect anyone with ovaries. It can cause irregular periods, cysts on the ovaries, weight fluctuations, acne, and so much more. If you are struggling with...

On August 29th, 2023, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream entitled, “Natural Transfers & Minimal Stimulation IVF." Are you curious about fertility options that align with your unique needs?  In this informative session, we discussed an innovative gentle approach to fertility treatments. Natural Transfer and Minimal Stimulation IVF are fantastic o...

On July 18th, 2023, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream with special guests Pauline Garrison and Linda Coelho, both Senior Embryologists.  This month in celebration of World Embryology Day, our livestream was entitled "What is an Embryologist, and what happens in the IVF laboratory?" In this informative session, we discuss the magic that happens within the IVF laborato...

On May 23, 2023, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook live session, with special guest Dr. Janet Burlingame, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. The live stream is entitled: “Infertility and Preeclampsia - Are patients with Infertility at Risk?” During this session, the doctors talked about: -What is Preeclampsia? -When does Preeclampsia usually occur? -What complications ar...

On March 28th, 2023, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream entitled, "10 things you should know about Endometriosis." March is Endometriosis awareness month!  Did you know that Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus?  Dr. Anatte Karmon and Dr. Emily Goulet have spent many years resear...

On February 28th, 2023, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Livestream entitled, "Fertility Preservation." Did you know that the Fertility Institute of Hawaii can offer patients the ability to cryopreserve embryos, eggs, or sperm? With recent technological advances, fertility preservation is more successful than ever. As a result, patients may opt for fertility preservation for v...

On January 31st, 2023, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook livestream entitled, "Is Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) Right for me?"   At the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, we offer a genetic carrier screening panel that checks for more than 250 inherited conditions that could be passed on to a baby. If both partners are carriers of the same abnormal gene,...

On November 29th, 2022, Drs. Frattarelli, Karmon and Goulet hosted a Facebook LIvestream entitled, “Optimizing Male Fertility. November is men’s health awareness month. Did you know that men can suffer from infertility issues, and that it is not just women? According to ASRM, approximately 40% of couples will have the male as the primary cause or a contributing cause to infertility. Topics that we...

On October 25, 2022, Dr. Emily Goulet, along with Physician Associates Tricia Wahl & Kaitlin Corbett, hosted a Facebook livestream entitled "LGBTQIA+ Fertility Options." October is Hawaii Pride Month. Did you know that the Fertility Institute of Hawaii offers many advanced gynecology and fertility treatments for gay couples, lesbian couples, and for couples who are unable to utilize their own...

On September 27, 2022, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “PCOS & Fertility.” September is PCOS Awareness Month. Did you know that PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age? As leading experts on PCOS, Doctors Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet have evaluated and treated many women in Hawaii and elsewhere for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) associat...

On August 30, 2022, Drs. John Fratterelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Vaccines, Fertility, and Your Family.” This month is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Did you know that NIAM is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages? Ask the Docs returns to discuss the importance of gett...

On July 26, 2022, Drs. John Fratterelli and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Uterine Fibroids and Fertility.” July is Fibroid awareness month. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. Fibroids can grow on the inside or outside of the uterus and can interfere with pregnancy in many ways. At the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, Dr. John Frattare...

On June 28, 2022, Dr. John Fratterelli and Dr. Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “IVF and Surrogacy,” with special guest Paige Blose. Paige is a mom of two, 3x gestational surrogate, human resources professional, and on the board of directors for a local non-profit animal rescue. She has carried for straight, gay, local, and international couples and is a proud member of the LG...

On May 31, 2022, Dr. Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session with guest Dr. Janet Burlingame, a maternal fetal medicine specialist.  The live stream is entitled: “Preeclampsia: Preconception and Pregnancy” During this session, the doctors talked about: What is preeclampsia (PE)? When can it occur in pregnancy and postpartum? What complications can arise from PE-placental abruption, preterm bir...