The fertility process can be extremely overwhelming and we want you to know that we are here for you every step of the way. The staff at Texas Fertility Center truly cares about you and the outcome of your treatment cycle. We also feel the emotional impact of the negatives and positives of the fertility treatment cycle you are pursuing.
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There – do I have your attention?
Before I get any credit for coming up with the catchy title, let me tell you that this is the title of a new book written by Greg Wolfe – who underwent the challenges of fertility treatment with his wife. In contrast to the many available books that are written from a woman’s point of view,
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Texas Fertility Center physicians presented an educational dinner program on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss to local OB/GYNs, their Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as well as residents in Brackenridge Hospital’s Residency Program on 5/10/2011 at Fleming’s Downtown Restaurant. The event was sponsored by Apothecary Shoppe and was very well attended and considered extremely informative on the most up-to-date treatment options available by those able to participate in this physician outreach program.
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Couples having trouble with conception are certainly not alone; approximately 1 in 6 couples are thought to have issues with infertility. An infertility evaluation is warranted after one year of trying if the woman is under age 35. For women over age 35 an evaluation is recommended if they have been trying for 6 months without success.
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Dr. Vaughn was invited to share his expertise with readers in an upcoming issue of Uptown Magazine in which 3 couples share their emotional, yet rewarding journeys towards parenthood. Here’s an inside look at the May issue available now on newsstands everywhere and online at:
http://uptownmagazine.com/2011/04/overcoming-infertility/
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Austin IVF (AIVF) and LabCorp are pleased to announce that, effective April 1, 2011, AIVF will be performing andrology testing for LabCorp Austin. This partnership allows Austin IVF’s experienced lab personnel to provide high quality accurate results and makes insurance claims submission a breeze. Labcorp is contracted with most major insurance plans, and they will submit a claim on your behalf to your insurance provider.
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Strollers, Babies, and Toddlers….Oh My!
There were strollers everywhere as the staff at Texas Fertility Center and Austin IVF celebrated our 25th annual Baby Reunion. The event was held April 17th at the Dell Jewish Community Center. It was a fun-filled celebration that included bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and pictures. The event provided an amazing opportunity for us all to see how many families have succeeded in overcoming the challenges of infertility.
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In general, couples who have had trouble conceiving for 6-12 months should undergo a basic infertility evaluation. The tests include obtaining a semen analysis from the woman’s partner, undergoing an evaluation for ovarian function, having a pelvic sonogram, and undergoing a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). The final diagnostic test is a laparoscopy. However, this procedure is not always necessary.
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One of the most difficult discussions that we have with patients concerns what they should do when conventional fertility treatments have failed or are not a good option. While some patients find themselves in this situation after trying to conceive unsuccessfully with ovulation induction or even in vitro fertilization, many more patients are actually presenting to our office at their first visit with a very poor prognosis for success before they even attempt fertility treatment.
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Dr. Kaylen Silverberg was a guest speaker at the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Meeting in Palm Springs last week. His talk was entitled Optimizing Endometrial Receptivity and he shared his experience and expertise on the evaluation of the uterine cavity prior to treatment to increase pregnancy rates with IVF. Dr. Rinku Mehta was able to attend as well.
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