Endometriosis Awareness Month: Know the Facts to Overcome the Obstacle
Endometriosis impacts 10 percent of women and up to 50% of women experiencing infertility. It makes sense, then, that Dr. Mark Rispler frequently sees patients worried that endometriosis will ruin their chances for getting pregnant. It’s true that endometriosis can build up and block fallopian tubes, or affect an embryo’s ability to implant. The truth, […]
Donor Sperm Screening Ensures You Know “Who’s Your Daddy.”
Donor sperm screening is practiced at all reputable sperm banks, particularly those accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Dr. Mark Rispler reassures women or couples deciding on donor sperm that standard donor sperm screening is rigorous, incredibly thorough and regulated by the FDA. Innovative Fertility Center provides an in-house donor egg program, […]
Baby food: Can diet affect fertility?
Dr. Mark Rispler believes in a whole-body approach to fertility treatment. We start with fertility basics, and that includes underlying causes that could relate to diet and nutrition. Studies show that poor nutrition can lead to problems with ovulation in women and sperm quality in men. Innovative Fertility Center takes proactive steps to educate patients […]
What are the Odds of Passing on an Inheritable Disease?
You know your Facebook status, but what’s your carrier status? Advances in genetic science now make it possible to examine fragments of DNA through saliva or blood testing. If you have a family history for certain diseases, a fertility specialist like Dr. Mark Rispler will recommend preconception testing. Preconception Testing: Pass the Test, Don’t Pass […]
Baby food: Is diet and fertility a factor in getting pregnant?
Diet and fertility is attracting attention. Dr. Mark Rispler believes in a whole-body approach to fertility treatment. We start with fertility basics, and that includes underlying causes that could relate to diet and nutrition. Studies show that poor nutrition can lead to problems with ovulation in women and sperm quality in men. Innovative Fertility Center […]
PGD and PGS with IVF: Deciphering the Acronyms
Fertility specialist Dr. Mark Rispler can perform specialized genetic testing on embryos prior to transferring them in a cycle of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). These tests are called preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and only a very specific segment of the infertility population will need the advanced treatment. Most people know that […]
Male Surgical Solutions Can Lead to Successful Pregnancies
Dr. Mark Rispler, an experienced reproductive endocrinologist, has been helping couples circumvent male infertility for 15 years. Today’s fertility treatment options have evolved to include minimally invasive techniques, as well as surgical management of the underlying causes. The breakthrough treatment of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and the development of microsurgery for sperm harvest have renewed hope […]
Modern Fertility Treatment may include Ovulation Induction with Injectables
Trying to get pregnant without success can lead to disappointment and frustration. Many couples don’t realize that Dr. Mark Rispler can diagnose and treat common causes of infertility. In many cases, the issue may be relatively easy to pinpoint and address, like ovulation dysfunction. Understanding the impact of ovulation dysfunction on fertility If a woman […]
Dealing with Holiday Stress
Dealing with Infertility’s Disappointment During the Holidays When ‘All You Want for Christmas’ is a BFP (big fat positive), another failed cycle can leave a lump (of coal) in your throat. Dealing with infertility takes super-human strength, patience and resolve, especially in a month centered on children and miracles. The staff at Innovative Fertility Center […]
Why use a Fertility Specialist for Super Ovulation with Clomid?
Clomid for Super Ovulation When you experience trouble getting pregnant, your obgyn starts to resemble a super hero. He or she has likely served as your first line of defense against women’s health threats, so why wouldn’t you remain loyal during infertility treatment? Dr. Mark Rispler, with Innovative Fertility Center, explains that a fertility specialist focuses on […]