The IVF process can seem very overwhelming — especially if you have recently started an infertility evaluation or if you are not very familiar with the IVF process. At TFC, we make every effort to make this process as stress-free as possible. For optimal success, we want you to feel comfortable and confident proceeding with this treatment.
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Approximately 15 % of infertility is secondary to ovulatory dysfunction. It is very important to figure out what the dysfunction is, as different causes have different treatments.
First and foremost comes obtaining adequate information from a patient’s history. If a woman is having irregular periods or lack of periods or bleeding all the time,
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Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, co-founder of Texas Fertility Center, recently traveled to Washington to lobby the Central Texas congressional delegation in efforts to gain support for a fertility tax credit bill. This bill would provide a $13,360 tax credit to those undergoing fertility treatments, which is very similar to the $13,000 adoption tax credit currently available to those expanding their families by way of adoption.
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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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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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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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The “two week wait” can often be a very stressful time for women who are trying to conceive. The two week wait is the time between ovulation and when the next period should occur. This is the time when women are waiting to find out if they are pregnant.
For many women the two week wait can be stressful and worrisome.
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Many of us have a daily battle with the scale, which is often difficult to win. For the purposes of fertility, being overweight can have a significant impact on the chances of successful conception, as well as on the risk of miscarriage.
