by Devin Garza, MD F.A.C.O.G., Renaissance Women’s Group
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are commonly occurring benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. The effect of these tumors on pregnancy, and the effect of the pregnancy on these tumors is a topic of clinical concern. Although it is estimated that up to approximately 60% of women have fibroids,
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Cyndi Suarez and Sharon Corcino are the Surgery Coordinators for Texas Fertility Center. Cyndi has been a part of the TFC family for over a year and Sharon has been with TFC for over two years.
They both have vast experience and knowledge in scheduling surgical procedures.If your doctor determines that surgery is the next step,
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A positive pregnancy test is a joyous occasion, but is the pregnancy normal? How do we know that things are ok? This is a common question patients have once the news has sunk in. The best way to follow an early pregnancy in via blood levels of the pregnancy hormone HCG. A gestational sac is not visible until about 5 weeks gestation or when the HCG is over 1500 miu/ml.
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Dr. Natalie Burger was the program director for The Southwest Fertility Forum in Houston this past weekend. This annual conference, which was started by Dr. Thomas Vaughn over 25 years ago, brings together OB/GYNs, REs, nurses, and embryologists from all over the United States to discuss the latest advancements in reproductive medicine.
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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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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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