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 […]
Male Fertility Evaluation
Don’t forget the man in your life by reviewing male fertility evaluation basics When a couple struggles with infertility, people often assume the issue is related to the female partner. Approximately one-third of infertility cases occur because of male factor infertility. Dr. Mark Rispler, our Manhattan Beach fertility center expert, recommends a male fertility evaluation […]
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 […]
Four Common Causes of Male Infertility
Our Manhattan Beach fertility doctor explains 4 common causes of male infertility In 50% of infertility cases, the cause is due to either male infertility factors or a combination of male and female factors. Dr. Mark Rispler details the four common causes of male infertility that we see at our Manhattan Beach fertility center. Sperm […]
Make Male Fertility a Focus of Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (NMHW), June 13-19, promotes healthy habits in men, and raises awareness about actions you can take now to prevent devastating health problems down the road. Infertility is of particular concern to Dr. Mark Rispler, a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in female and male infertility. The Manhattan Beach-based healthcare provider shares his tips for […]
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, […]
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 […]
Fast Facts about Semen Analysis
When you have tried to get pregnant without success, you need to see a fertility specialist like Dr. Mark Rispler. To determine causes of infertility, Dr. Rispler will take medical histories on both partners and schedule a complete fertility evaluation. Because male infertility accounts for 50 percent of the cases, he will also want a […]
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 […]