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A Very Special Father’s Day

Medical advances, embryonic biopsies gave David and Darra Williams healthy twin boys By LOIS EVEZICH ALISO VIEJO NEWS June 16, 2005 David Williams never thought he’d have children. With a brother who died at 20 from cystic fibrosis, and an...Read More

Baby Remains Mother’s Day Gift

By: NAOMI ULICI IRVINE WORLD NEWS May 8, 2005 View PDF Michelle Rappoport of Northwood will never take Mother’s Day for granted. Her one-year-old baby, Samantha Ruby, is a miracle child thanks to genetic selection and invitro fertilization. As a...Read More

New Study Minimizes Concerns about PGD’s Impact on Embryos and Offers Encouraging Data on Implantation Success Rates

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 3, 2005–At the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society’s (PCRS) Annual Conference, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin will present groundbreaking discoveries from his research on the effects of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) on embryos. The conference, May 4-8, 2005, in...Read More

Parenthood After Cancer

The Sandovals of Brea almost gave up hope when Beatriz was diagnosed with breast cancer. Their frozen embryo made parenthood a reality after successful treatment. By TERRI DAXON FOR THE STAR-PROGRESS She’s known as the “miracle baby,” but little Sofia...Read More

Regaining fertility: Secondary infertility has many causes and many treatments, but not all are successful

When couples breeze through having their first or second child, it’s logical for them to believe that the door to fertility stays open. But in some cases, the door closes. View PDF

Two New Studies Cite Fertility Diagnosis Benefits for Women of Advanced Maternal Age and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Lawrence B. Werlin, a leader in fertility and reproductive medicine, recently unveiled two new fertility studies at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference (ASRM). Werlin’s breakthrough fertility studies focused on the use of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for...Read More

A breast cancer survivor looks forward to life with baby

By LISA LIDDANE The Orange County Register Sunday, September 19, 2004 DUE IN DECEMBER: Beatriz Sandoval is eagerly awaiting the birth of her child. “I have calmness throughout this pregnancy,” she says. SANG H. PARK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER For...Read More

Many clinics treat embryos with respect

Fertility patients often don’t use all of the tiny cell clusters. Disposal procedures vary. By DAVID B. CARUSO The Associated Press Writer Saturday, September 18, 2004 PHILADELPHIA – The nation’s fertility clinics vary widely when it comes to how they...Read More

A Long Journey to Motherhood

MASURY — Like any new first-time mom, Patricia Wilson can’t seem to stop touching and looking at her 7-month-old son, Nathan, whom she calls her “miracle baby.” She picks him up. He smiles and says “mama” over and over, obviously...Read More

Pushing the Envelope for Healthy Babies – June is World Infertility Month

You could say that Dr. Lawrence Werlin is different. Looking a little bit like Einstein with silvery, shoulder-length hair, and glasses, he jaunts down the hall of his fertility clinic in Irvine to Mick Jagger tunes in a white frock...Read More

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