Fertility Institute of Hawaii

On April 26, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook live session to kick off National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW).  The live stream is entitled: “What is infertility?”    During this session, the doctors talked about: What is infertility? When should I consider an evaluation for infertility?  Should my (male) partner also get testing done? Is it possible to conceive...

On March 29, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “Pregnancy and Endometriosis.” During this session, the Doctors talked about: What is Endometriosis? How and Why does it affect fertility? How to diagnose and treat Endometriosis? IUI VS IVF? What are the pregnancy rates with Endometriosis? Does insurance cover IVF if a patient is dia...

On February 22, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “Unexplained Infertility.” During this session, the Doctors talked about: what is Unexplained Infertility, potential causes, tests, and treatments. Unexplained infertility is fairly common among infertility patients.  After a full work up of both the male and female partner, approx...

On January 25nd, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine in Your Fertility Journey.” Many of our patients have been interested in integrating alternative medicine and eastern medicine into their fertility journey.  During this session, Ask the Docs discussed differences and similarities between eastern and wes...

On November 16th, 2021, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Infertility Awareness - Men's Health Matters.” November is about raising awareness for men’s health.  It is also commonly known as “Movember,” “No shave November,” or “Men’s health November.”  During this session, Ask the Docs discussed commonly asked questions such as: How comm...

On October 18th 2021, The Fertility Institute of Hawaii’s mid-level providers: Tricia, Anna, Lyndsey, and Jae hosted a livestream entitled: ”The FIH Team Approach to Care.” During this session, they each talked about their role and their individual qualifications and backgrounds as it relates to FIH. From seeing New Patients, building individualized care plans, to performing in-clinic procedures,...

On September 21, 2021, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” September is PCOS Awareness Month. As one of the most common ovulatory disorders, PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects reproductive-aged women. It is one of the most common causes of infertility and it is estimated that 70-80% of women with P...

On August 24, 2021, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Optimizing Natural Fertility.” August is National Wellness Month and we are focusing on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines. In addition, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding natural ways of optimizing fertility that were dispelled. During this...

On June 29th, 2021, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “Donor Egg and Donor Embryo IVF – Information for Donors and Recipients,” with guest speaker Tiare Brown. Tiare Brown is the Third party Coordinator at FIH. During this session, the doctors talked about the process and perspective for donors and recipients and answered questions such as “What is a dono...

On July 23, 2021 Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “What happens in the Andrology and Embryology Laboratory,” with guest speaker Pauline Garrison. Pauline Garrison is the Embryology Lab Manager and Technical Supervisor of the IVF Laboratory at the Fertility Institute of Hawaii. During this session, the doctors discussed the importance o...

On May 26th, 2021, Drs. John L. Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “IVF- What Do I Need to Know Before Starting?”  During this session, the doctors answered questions and explained that In Vitro Fertilization is commonly referred to as IVF. IVF is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. When the IV...

On April 26th, 2021 Drs. John L. Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session about their Reflections on National Infertility Awareness Week, which was April 18 – 24, 2021.  Did you know that 1 in 8 couples experience infertility? During this session, the doctors answered questions explaining what is infertility, highlighted the causes, treatments, and encouraged pat...

On March 24, 2021 Drs. John L. Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session about Endometriosis and Infertility.  During this session, the doctors answered questions and explained that Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, the fallopian t...

On February 23, 2021. Drs. John L. Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Live Session to reflect on FIH's 10 year journey.    We could not gather in person right now, but we did not let that stop us from celebrating. Special thanks to all our patients that sent in photos and shared their favorite memory of FIH.  We love seeing your families grow and hearing life updates over the ye...

On January 22, 2021 Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session about the Covid-19 vaccine.  During this session, the doctors answered questions and explained the Covid-19 Vaccine in regards to fertility.  Question such as: Can this vaccine affect future pregnancy? When should someone get the Covid vaccine and which vaccine? Can you still get Covid after g...

On December 16, 2020 Drs. John L. Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session about Ovulation Induction.  During this session, the doctors answered questions and explained that ovulation induction is when fertility medications are used to stimulate the release of one or more eggs from the ovary. Common medications used for an ovulation induction cycle include Clomip...

On November 19, 2020, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Live Session about Family Building for LGBTQ+ Patients.  At the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, our goal is to help ALL people build their family regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, ability, or sexual orientation. We offer general gynecology and reproductive care in a supportive and inclusive environment.   Patients who...

On October 23, 2020 Drs. John L. Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook Live Session about Fertility Preservation – What Are My Options?  Fertility preservation is more successful now than ever before. With the recent advances in technology, the Fertility Institute of Hawaii is able to cryopreserve embryos, eggs, or sperm for patients in Hawaii. There are many reasons that patients may wi...

On September 9, 2020, Drs. John L. Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Live Session about Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, with guest speaker Dr. Greigh Hirata.  Early pregnancy loss is a devastating but common complication that occurs in 15% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Approximately 2% of women experience two consecutive pregnancy losses, but the overwhelming majority of these women will ha...

On August 4, 2020, Drs. John Frattarelli & Anatte Karmon hosted a Live Session about PGT &  Genetic Carrier Screening - What Every Fertility Patient Should Know.  This live session addressed common tests that are available to help and assist with the success of the IVF journey. What are chromosomes? What are genes? The process and specifics of the testing, as well as purpose were discussed...

On June 22, 2020, Drs. John Frattarelli & Anatte Karmon hosted a Live Session about Common Pregnancy Complications Experienced By Infertility Patients.  Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Dr. Janet Burlingame who specializes in Maternal Fetal Medicine.  During pregnancy complications are difficult to predict. "Ask the Docs," will address frequently asked questions, strategies, protocols, and...

On May 19, 2020, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Live Session about Infertility and Mental Health.  Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Dr. Carrie Eichberg who specializes in providing psychology services for patients undergoing fertility treatment and works with our office regularly. Mental health is just as important as ever during this time so we'd like to highlight this import...

On April 20, 2020, Drs. John Frattarelli & Anatte Karmon hosted a Live Session about Telehealth.  During this uncertain time, we are offering #Telemedicine Video Consultations, in addition to our in-person visits. The #telehealth consults allow us to still be here for our patients no matter what. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with #infertility, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our sta...