Paternal Lifestyle Effects on ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has become the most frequently used technique of fertilization in assisted reproductive technology. The primary reasons for its acclaim stem from its efficacy, and the standardization of the procedure, which means that it can easily be integrated into the routine practice of fertility centers across the world. Add to it the […]
Western World Crisis…Lowering Fertility Rates
It is a complex social and population issue; however, there are steps that can be taken but it requires us to be aware and have a general understanding. Beginning in the mid-1960s, a trend of lowering fertility rates has been recorded in the United States with an all-time low of 62.0 births per 1,000 women […]
Male Aging and the Decline in Fertility Potential
biological clock” and as it ticks a woman’s fertility potential decreases. But, is there a “male biological clock” as both men and women often believe that time has little impact on the male fertility potential. In fact, turn on your local news or visit your favorite entertainment news website and you are likely to learn […]
Focus on Fertility: A New National, Fertility-Specific Podcast
wife, struggled with infertility more than a decade ago, the one thing I sought the most was information and understanding. But all too often, what could be discovered was either the write ups available on fertility center’s website, what was presented in my Google search or simply just the information shared by the doctor. How […]
Lab101: Learn What Takes Place Behind the Lab Door
MCRM Fertility Lab Director, Dr. Gliedt, will be the next host presenter of Doctors and Donuts, Friday, November 10th at 7:15 am. Grab a light breakfast and enjoy a cup of Joe before starting your day and at the same time learn a little bit of how a fertility center’s laboratory works and what takes […]
MCRM Fertility & Community Acupuncture Partner Together to Offer Patients the Benefits of Acupuncture at MCRM
MCRM Fertility (MCRM Fertility) and Community Acupuncture are partnering together to provide patients who are undergoing infertility treatment the opportunity to augment their treatment with on-site acupuncture at MCRM Fertility. Several clinical studies have shown the benefits of increased pregnancy rates when receiving acupuncture during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment. Recently, in 2016, scientists at […]
Sunscreen and its possible effects on Infertility
recent studies, it’s the chemicals found in sunscreen that can contribute to this finding. Danish researchers who studied the UV filters contained in various sunscreens have found that even small amounts of UV filters have adverse effects on male fertility. The scientists from the University of Copenhagen reported their findings at the annual conference of […]
Introduction: MCRM Fertility Friends Facebook Group
Patients ASK, we LISTEN! MCRM Fertility Friends Facebook Group has been created and is WAITING for patients like YOU to be inspired and encouraged by others receiving treatment or previous patients at MCRM Fertility. Please note that this is a CLOSED Facebook group and you will personally have to request to join. To join, go […]
A Ten Year Retrospective to Today: My Infertility Journey
Our Journey to have a baby…. In March of 2007, we met with Dr. Ahlering where we were told that while this journey was not going to be easy, that with patience and persistence that he would help us to create the family that we so desired. After diagnostic testing, we were diagnosed with male […]
Men With "Normal" Semen Analysis May Still Suffer Male Factor Infertility
excellent article that shows that even in guys who have “NORMAL” semen analysis results, the majority of the sperm are abnormal; abnormal in chromosomal and DNA content. Thus, this leads to abnormal (aneuploid) embryo development. Obviously this is crucial in the process of embryo development and the sustainability of a pregnancy. What we have shown […]