Reproductive Health Blog | New York, NY
Explore blog posts directly from the team at Center For Human Reproduction in New York, NY.
Causes of Early Miscarriages at 6-8 Weeks
Early miscarriages at 6-8 weeks have different causes than miscarriages that happen later in the pregnancy.
How To Test For Chemical Pregnancies
A chemical pregnancy is first suspected if the hCG level on the first pregnancy test is positive but too low.
Is It Worthwhile Trying to Reduce FSH Levels?
In an overwhelming majority of cases it is not worthwhile to attempt to reduce FSH levels.
Update on Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Use in Female Fertility
HGH (human growth hormone) may have beneficial effects on egg quality and quantity, but not many well-conducted studies exist.
What Are The Side Effects of DHEA?
A worldwide survey of IVF centers revealed that approximately half were supplementing selected patients with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
What is a Chemical Pregnancy?
A chemical pregnancy is nothing but a very early spontaneous miscarriage
What Is New With The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
PCOS is a widely known and extensively studied medical diagnosis
Who Is Myo-Inositol For? And Who Should Stay Away From It?
Many brands of myo-inositol are on the market, some marketed specifically for female fertility.
Myo-Inositol Fertility Benefits:
Myo-inositol is often used to improve egg quality in IVF
PCOS' Effects on Egg Quality Are Age-dependent
The pearl-like appearance of follicles is one of the few PCOS characteristics common to both classical and lean PCOS phenotypes.
Egg Donor Compensation at CHR
CHR's egg donor compensation structure was developed based on two developments.
Information for Canadian Recipients
"CHR is a fast, anonymous alternative to donor IVF in Canada." - Dr. Norbert Gleicher
IVF Success Rates by Age, over 40
Dr. Norbert Gleicher explains how the individualized approach to the timing of egg retrieval doubled success rates among women over 43.
Fertility After 40 - Determining Pregnancy Chances
Dr. Gleicher explains how a woman's fertility in her 40s changes and how CHR helps women to achieve pregnancy in their 40s.
Pregnant After 40: Risks
It’s important to choose a fertility clinic that understands the risks of pregnancy at 40 and beyond.
Getting Pregnant After 40
CHR's Medical Director Dr. Norbert Gleicher explains why CHR has such high success rates with women over 40.