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EGG FREEZING FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION
Recently there has been several media reports with attention being given to the concept of egg freezing for young people to preserve their fertility for the future. However, there are some specific items that one needs to discuss with their doctor, such as, the pros and cons, associated costs, etc., and how to most cost…
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Thank You Dr. Aubuchon!
Each year, board-certified OB GYNs volunteer their time to help certify more OB GYNs at the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Educational Foundation Center. This year, our own Dr. Mira Aubuchon volunteered her time as a Specialty Examiner, sharing her vast expertise and enthusiasm to maintain the highest standards in the OB GYN specialty…
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Understanding AMH and its Importance
AMH or anti-Mullerian hormone is a hormone that is produced, naturally, in cells of developing ovarian egg sacs or follicles. Evaluating the level of AMH present in a woman’s blood can be very useful in assessing her ovarian reserve. The level of AMH remains relatively constant and therefore can be evaluated at any time during…
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A Fertility Journey Full of Hope and GRACE
We LOVE when our MCRM Fertility patients are willing to share their story and provide hope to others walking in similar shoes. Recently, MCRM Fertility graduates, Carrie & Jeff, had the opportunity to share their personal journey with infertility at the 4th Annual Gateway to Parenthood event in St. Louis. There was not a dry eye…
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New Male Fertility ASSAY Proven to Predict Male Fertility
A new test to assess male fertility is now available at MCRM Fertility, Cap-Score™. MCRM Fertility is currently the only regional center in the Midwest to be able to offer this new, advanced analysis. Cap-Score™ provides better information allowing the physician and the couple to make better decisions together to increase the likelihood of the…
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MCRM Story of Hope
I’m Michaela and my husband Nick and I have been together a total of 11 years. Like almost everyone in the infertility club we never imagined we would have to go to such great lengths to have a child. After right around a year of trying without assistance, we went ahead our first IUI in…
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Danielle and Alex – Story of Hope
Hi my name is Danielle and my husband’s name is Alex Alsup. My husband and I got married when we were 22 and 23, so when we wanted to have a “honeymoon baby” we didn’t think we’d run into any issues because we were young. We were wrong. For 1 1/2 years I trusted a…
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Why the First Trimester of Pregnancy is the Most Dangerous
The first trimester is said to be the most crucial period of pregnancy because at this point, your baby is growing from an embryo to a fetus. The fetus then enters a stage of rapid development, forming most organs, facial features, skeletal tissue and limbs. This puts your growing child at a high risk of…
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Special MCRM Journey Video
Are you or someone you know struggling with infertility? As most know, the journey with infertility is never easy as MCRM Fertility graduates share in their emotional journey video. MCRM Fertility graduates Krysten and Ryan hope to provide encouragement and inspiration by sharing their personal journey. Meet others struggling with infertility, hear stories of hope…
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Valentine’s Day Photo Contest
For couples struggling with infertility or even pregnancy loss, there are many holidays throughout the year that are more difficult than others. While Valentine’s Day is about love and relationship for so many, for couples struggling it can bring triggers that tug at the emotions. This year, MCRM Fertility is going to make Valentine’s Day…
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Endometriosis and IVF
Does endometriosis result in a heightened prospect of embryonic aneuploidy? This inquiry was the objective of a retrospective cohort analysis. Endometriosis affects women during their reproductive years, is a chronic inflammatory condition that is estrogen-dependent and causes pelvic pain and infertility. Participants in this particular analysis were in an IVF cycle between 2009-2015 who were…
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New Biological Marker in DNA Damaged Sperm for Repeated Miscarriages
New research published in Clinical Chemistry, has linked repeated miscarriages to sperm with more DNA damage. Three or more miscarriages before 20 weeks of gestation defined repeated miscarriages and occurred in 1% to 2% of couples. Customarily, the focus is on the women when screening for the underlying cause. The spotlight in recent years has…
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A Miracle 7 Years in the Making
After over 7 years of infertility and being told we would have less than a 15% chance of success with IVF here in our home state, we took the leap of faith and went to see Dr. Ahlering. He never gave up on us and today we are holding our beautiful twin boys that made…
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