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Our Manhattan fertility clinic supports Infertility Awareness Week

Infertility Awareness Week: Shining a light on a common struggle This year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) will take place April 24-30. This designated week began as a grassroots advocacy project for those who struggle with infertility, and at this point, it’s become a national event that typically takes place prior to Mother’s Day. Our. . . Read More

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Pregnancy after 40? Have We Got a Project for You!

Are you at what is sometimes referred to as “advanced maternal age” — that period beginning in the mid-30s when getting pregnant becomes even more of a challenge? If you are already pregnant, do you sometimes feel as if no one can truly understand what you’re going through? Advance toward Motherhood with the Advanced Maternal. . . Read More

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A Father’s Day Message from Innovative Fertility Center

As a man diagnosed with infertility, do you feel a twinge when you see Father’s Day approaching? If you and your spouse are struggling with infertility, it’s certainly understandable that you might experience some unpleasant emotions on this particular holiday. But your attitude toward the challenge can make a tremendous difference. Here are some items. . . Read More

What are the Odds of Passing on an Inheritable Disease?

You know your Facebook status, but what’s your carrier status? Advances in genetic science now make it possible to examine fragments of DNA through saliva or blood testing. If you have a family history for certain diseases, a fertility specialist like Dr. Mark Rispler will recommend preconception testing. Preconception Testing: Pass the Test, Don’t Pass. . . Read More

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PGD and PGS with IVF: Deciphering the Acronyms

Fertility specialist Dr. Mark Rispler can perform specialized genetic testing on embryos prior to transferring them in a cycle of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). These tests are called preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and only a very specific segment of the infertility population will need the advanced treatment. Most people know that. . . Read More

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Dealing with Holiday Stress

Dealing with Infertility’s Disappointment During the Holidays When ‘All You Want for Christmas’ is a BFP (big fat positive), another failed cycle can leave a lump (of coal) in your throat. Dealing with infertility takes super-human strength, patience and resolve, especially in a month centered on children and miracles. The staff at Innovative Fertility Center. . . Read More

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