Moms Over 40 – What You Need to Know
Understanding the truth about moms over 40 More women are waiting to have children, which can make it seem like it’s easy to conceive later in life. However, getting pregnant after 40 isn’t always a piece of cake. Joshua J. Berger MD, PhD, our Los Angeles fertility center expert, wants our patients to have all […]
Advanced Maternal Age
Advanced maternal age isn’t the end of your pregnancy plans For couples and individuals struggling to conceive, dealing with infertility can feel overwhelming. At our Manhattan Beach fertility center, Mark Rispler MD focuses on offering leading-edge fertility treatments to our patients in a compassionate environment. Dr. Rispler identifies and treats common causes of infertility, including […]
Romance and Infertility
Tips for managing romance and infertility Estimates suggest 1 in 8 couples deal with infertility. Between blood tests, sonograms and follow-up appointments, you and your partner may feel you have little time for anything else. Mark Rispler MD and the team at our Manhattan Beach fertility center can provide support and treatment for common causes […]
Weight and Infertility
Understanding the link between weight and infertility As a highly trained reproductive endocrinologist, Mark Rispler MD continues to follow the latest developments in infertility treatments to offer our patients the best chance of pregnancy success. At our Manhattan Beach fertility center, Dr. Rispler addresses common causes of infertility and provides advanced treatment options to our […]
Surviving the Holidays
Tips for surviving the holidays from our Manhattan Beach fertility center Coping with infertility can be difficult, and the holidays can add another layer of stress to an already tense situation. Mark Rispler MD understands the challenges hopeful parents face, especially during the holiday season. At our Manhattan Beach fertility center, we deliver comprehensive infertility […]
Infertility Awareness Week
Share your stories during Infertility Awareness Week Infertility impacts an estimated 1 in 8 couples. Through Infertility Awareness Week, April 23-29, 2017, we hope our patients will feel less alone when they realize that millions of individuals and couples face similar situations. During this special recognition week, Dr. Mark Rispler and the team at our […]
Secondary Infertility: How to Respond to Annoying Questions
You have heard about infertility, a disease that impacts 1 in 7 couples. You may even have friends or family members that grapple with it. But not you. You have gotten pregnant and had a baby before. Once fertile, always fertile. Right? There are so many painful aspects of infertility, but Dr. Mark Rispler frequently […]
Fibroids and Fertility Surgery: Dr. Rispler Cuts to the Chase
Do fibroids cause infertility and, if so, will fertility surgery help increase my chances for getting pregnant? Dr. Mark Rispler with Innovative Fertility Center says, like real estate, location matters. He recommends fertility surgery after evaluating a fibroid tumor’s size and location in the uterus. With fibroids, you will likely need fertility treatment to address: […]
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, […]
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 […]