Intense Workouts Could Impair Fertility
If you are trying to get pregnant and maintain a healthy weight, best to skip that bi-weekly step class. Studies recently linked rigorous exercise with decreased fertility in women with a body mass index (BMI) under 25. The study out of Boston University categorized rigorous activities as running, fast cycling, aerobics, gymnastics, and swimming. Dr. […]
Innovative Fertility Treatment Offers Hope for ‘Poor Responders’
If you are experiencing infertility and meet certain criteria, you may be considered a “poor responder.” Don’t allow the medical classification to discourage you. Innovative Fertility Center’s Dr. Mark J. Rispler employs targeted treatment protocols to help women increase egg production and, subsequently, their chances for getting pregnant. A key component in a successful in-vitro […]
Common Causes of Male Infertility
If male factor infertility is keeping you and your partner from conceiving the child you desire, Dr. Mark Rispler can help identify the problem and determine the best treatment option. Many people believe that infertility only affects women, but up to 40 percent of infertile couples experience male factor infertility. At Innovative Fertility Center, we […]
Progesterone Supplementation after IVF Egg Retrieval
IVF practitioners routinely use progesterone for luteal support in IVF cycles. What this means in plain English! Is that during an in vitro fertilization cycle, after the egg retrieval and before the embryos are replaced back in the uterus, progesterone is given to the patient to help make implantation more successful.