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The egg retrieval is done, the embryos have been created and are frozen. A patient may now ask, “Should we postpone an embryo transfer to do an ERA?” To best answer that question one must understand the processes related to this test and weigh the benefits. The Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) test involves three weeks…
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Dr. Aubuchon was a recent guest on the Egg Whisperer show and discussed PCOS. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) impacts about 10% of women of childbearing age and is a common diagnosis of patients who experience difficulties conceiving. Watch and learn more regarding PCOS including: Misconceptions related to PCOS What are the causes of PCOS? How…
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When it was so easy to conceive the first time, many women are blindsided by difficulties conceiving the second time. A recent study, “Association between mode of first delivery and subsequent fecundity and fertility” Kjerulff et al, in JAMA sheds light on a possible cause, cesarean delivery. The National Center for Health Statistics reported 31.9%…
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Myth: Miscarriages arising from chromosomally abnormal (aneuploid) embryos occur only in older women
Although increased age is a risk factor for embryo aneuploidy (abnormality) and miscarriages, younger women (<35) are at substantial risk for producing aneuploid embryos particularly when they have a history of recurrent miscarriages. It may be that in these women the uterine lining is too selective. In other words, the uterine lining is inappropriately allowing…
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A recently published study in Fertility and Sterility (Vol. 113, No. 3, March 2020), “The effect of antioxidants on male factor infertility; the Males, Antioxidants and Infertility (MOXI) randomized clinical trial” (Steiner et al) evaluated whether antioxidant use would improve male fertility. The evaluation of the male factor was completed through semen analysis parameters and…
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A recently published study in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Vol. 135, No. 5, May 2020), “Mature Follicle Count and Multiple Gestation Risk Based on Patient Age in Intrauterine Insemination Cycles with Ovarian Stimulation” (Evans et al) evaluated the risk of multiple level pregnancies by age group and the number of mature follicles obtained related to the…
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After a year of fertility treatments with no success at another clinic, we were introduced to MCRM at an informational seminar. We were immediately put at ease by Dr Ahlering and Dr Aubuchon’s warm presence and extensive knowledge. It made us excited to start treatments again and renewed our hope. We found that we had…
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It is rather common for women to experience mild to moderate cramping after intrauterine insemination (IUI). More information is coming forward to support the probability that cramping does not decrease the chances of pregnancy at all. Based on an earlier study suggesting intravaginal prostaglandins were beneficial, a new study gave misoprostol to patients at the…
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Our own Dr. Peter Ahlering and Dr. Mira Aubuchon have recently contributed to a provocative new study assessing relationships between sperm capacitation and male fertility. Prospectively predicting male fertility is a paradigm shift, and we’re committed not only to sharing the most current information available but engaging in it. The accomplishments and expertise of our…
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Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source identifying Top Doctors, has selected our own Dr. Peter Ahlering and Dr. Mira Aubuchon for inclusion in its highly selective list for 2019. This list is published at www.castleconnolly.com, as well as in a wide variety of printed directories, partner publications and on partner/affiliate websites. All told, more…
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