Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

  The main advantages of In Vitro Fertilization by Center for Reproductive Endocrinology . In Vitro Fertilization is a reproductive treatment that has been revolutionizing fertility treatments for women. An egg cell is fertilized outside of the body during the treatment process. The process allows couples to overcome fertility issues and helps families grow. Achieving a successful pregnancy and conceive a healthy baby is the ultimate goal of IVF. Here are some of the major benefits of IVF treatment from Center for Reproductive Endocrinology:    High Success Rate & Safety IVF is one of the most effective fertility treatments available. The strategy employs the few medications with the lower negative effects. IVF with PGT has the highest success rate of all of the other assisted reproductive options. The treatment ensures a successful pregnancy. Methods like IUI do not guarantee success even after a lot of effort. Patients under the age of 35 have a higher rate o...

  Do you have concerns about your fertility? If you’re a millennial woman, you’re not alone – 2 in 3 millennial women have concerns about their fertility, but few talk about it. But for young women today, many of whom are delaying motherhood for a variety of personal and professional reasons, knowing where they stand with their fertility can help them make informed decisions about their plans for building the family of their dreams. Here, Dr. Walid Saleh of SIRM Dallas in Dallas, Texas, goes over how women can get a clear picture of their fertility – and how to plan for the future if there are any concerns with the results. The Information You Need What does your reproductive health look like? While many women believe that their healthy lifestyles can allow them to achieve and maintain a pregnancy into their 40s, the truth of the matter is that age and family history are some of the biggest indicators of a woman’s fertility. If the women in your family had difficulty achievi...

  Your family and friends may have told you countless times to “stop stressing out” and that “it would improve your chances of success” with in vitro fertilization (IVF) if you were less stressed. This may be completely inaccurate and probably makes you even more stressed. While stress may affect your production of stress hormones, the regularity of your menstrual cycles, and ultimately fertility itself, the relationship of stress with IVF outcome is unproven. In IVF, ovaries are stimulated and eggs are mechanically retrieved without relying on your natural menstrual cycle. Many studies have looked at the relationship between stressand IVF outcome and the results are mixed at best…the same way you would get a 50/50 result when tossing a coin. A Swedish study followed 166 women after their first IVF cycle and found no association between outcome and stress levels 1 . I have had many patients who conceived that were emotional wrecks during the ten-day waiting time prior to their...

  On June 13, Governor Abbott signed Texas HB1649 into law, a landmark moment for people of reproductive age facing cancer in Texas. Set to take effect in September 2023, the bill requires that insurances provide coverage for fertility preservation services for people with cancer and other conditions where the treatments can reduce fertility. People with cancer often need to preserve their fertility because cancer treatments can damage the reproductive organs and lead to infertility. Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can damage the ovaries, testicles, or other reproductive organs. This can lead to a decrease in fertility or even infertility. Infertility can be a devastating side effect of cancer treatment. It can be difficult to cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of cancer treatment, and the possibility of infertility can add to the stress. Fertility preservation can help people with cancer to have a sense of control over thei...

  When a woman is unable to carry a baby due to physiological restrictions, she may use a gestational surrogate (GS) . The IVF clinic needs to be intimately involved and familiar with the process in order to manage a donor/surrogate cycle effectively. We work closely with a number of established egg donor/surrogacy agencies and can provide referrals. With gestational surrogacy, one or more embryos derived from the patient’s eggs and her partner’s sperm is transferred into the uterus of a surrogate. The surrogate in effect provides a host womb but does not contribute genetically. In spite of original ethical, moral, and medical-legal reservations, gestational surrogacy has now gained widespread social acceptance. Candidates for IVF surrogacy can be divided into two groups: Women that do not have a uterus capable of carrying a pregnancy to term Women who cannot safely undertake a pregnancy because of medical conditions or illnesses How Does Gestatio...

National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is a time to raise awareness about the challenges of infertility and to provide support to couples who are struggling to conceive. This year’s NIAW is April 23-29, 2023. How do couples facing infertility find encouragement? First, it is important to remember that you are not alone. Infertility affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples in the United States. This means that there are millions of people who understand what it is like to struggle to conceive. There are many resources available to help you, including support groups, online forums, and counseling services.   Second, it is important to stay positive. Infertility can be a very difficult and emotional journey, but it is important to remember that there is hope. With the help of medical treatment and support, many couples are able to achieve their dream of having a family. Finally, it is important to celebrate the small victories. Even if you are not yet pregnant, there are many thi...

  Finding out you have infertility can be a blow to anyone. Knowing that your plans of how you would build your family will need to change, that you’ll likely need to undergo the stress of treatment, can be overwhelming. But for those struggling with infertility, there are other concerns to take into account – namely, heart disease. While heart disease and infertility may not seem related at first glance, there is a strong correlation between those who struggle with infertility and then go on to develop heart disease later in life. But what are the connections between heart disease and infertility? Here, Dr. Walid Saleh, fertility specialist at SIRM Dallas in Dallas, Texas discusses the underlying link between heart disease and infertility and how those struggling with infertility can minimize their chances of developing heart health issues later on. Getting the Full Picture In some cases, infertility is caused by an underlying health issue and can signal a predisposition to ...