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Local Fertility Specialist’s Contributed Research may Curb Spontaneous Miscarriage in Women 38+
IRVINE, Calif. (October 08, 2007) — At the upcoming American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Annual Conference, internationally-recognized fertility researcher Dr. Santiago Munné will present groundbreaking discoveries from a collaborative study with local fertility specialist Dr. Lawrence Werlin on the impact of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) on live birth rates for women of advanced maternal age. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., assembles leaders in the field of reproductive medicine from throughout North America and abroad.
The study includes data which suggests that PGD can significantly increase the chance of pregnancy to term in multiple In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) programs, while also reducing the risk of miscarriage in women ages 38 to 42. Results also indicate that PGD is more effective in some IVF centers compared to others, which suggests that patient selection, follicular stimulation, culture system and biopsy may play important roles.
“This study gives new hope to women of advanced maternal age who want to begin a family,” explained Werlin, a collaborative researcher in the study who was recently recognized as one of Orange County’s Physicians of Excellence. “PGD reduces the chance for spontaneous miscarriage and increases take-home baby rates.”
PGD is a therapeutic, genetic testing tool that allows for the analysis and transfer of healthy embryos back into the uterus. The procedure has gained recognition for its ability to analyze the cells of a developing embryo via biopsy for genetic and chromosomal abnormalities.
The study included results from fertility clinics across the United States including Reprogenetics and the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas, both in N.J.; Zouves Fertility Center, Coastal Fertility Medical Center, and The Center for Reproductive Medicine, located in Calif.; and Highland Park IVF Laboratory in Ill. Munné will present the study to attendees at the ASRM Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
About Dr. Werlin
Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, “The Werl,” is a nationally-noted specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and the founder and medical director of the largest and most-established fertility center in Orange County, Calif., Coastal Fertility Medical Center. He is also the co-founder of GENESIS Network for Reproductive Health, a team of nationally-recognized fertility specialists and industry leaders. Werlin is a noted international authority on the uses and study of PGD and former director of the Hoag Memorial Hospital Fertility Services. He has been an expert source for national and international media including The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, Boston Globe, The New Yorker, ABC, CBS, NBC, and KCAL. Werlin is currently the principal investigator for a number of studies that are paving the way for advances in reproductive medicine. For additional information, visit https://coastalfertility.com and http://www.WerlsFertilityWorld.com.
About Dr. Munné
Dr. Santiago Munné, an award-winning and internationally recognized leader in reproductive medicine research, is the director of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis at Reprogenetics, LLC. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Society of Human Genetics and Alpha, an international organization for scientists in reproductive medicine. For more information, visit http://www.Reprogenetics.com.
About The American Society of Reproductive Medicine
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, founded in 1944, is an organization of more than 8,000 physicians, researchers, nurses, technicians, and other professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive biology. Affiliated societies include the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons. To learn more about the Annual ASRM Conference, please visithttp://www.ASRM.org.
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
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Following the Preimplantation Genetic Screening process, which helps ensure there are normal chromosome numbers and detects possible genetic disorders, the most healthy embryo(s) are selected to be implanted into your or your chosen surrogate’s womb. 2 weeks after the transfer of the embryo, your physician will conduct a final blood test to determine the level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your body. Increased hCG levels usually indicate a positive pregnancy test.
For fertilization to take place, the collected egg and sperm are combined in a petri dish and cultured in an embryo incubator. This dish is closely watched to check whether any of the eggs have been fertilized. Once the egg is fertilized, it is referred to as an embryo or a blastocyst on the 5th day of development. Our in-house embryologist carefully nurtures every embryo to the right time, even if it means working outside the standard business operating hours. For instance: If an oocyte is not mature, our laboratory will wait for it to mature and then ICSI it at the right time.
The egg retrieval is a slightly invasive medical procedure that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You will be given an anesthetic to make you sleep for the duration of the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your doctor will harvest your eggs transvaginally with a small, hollow needle connected to an ultrasound probe. Once your eggs are collected, your partner’s semen or donor sperm you have pre-selected is used for fertilization. The sperm are washed and prepared, and the top-quality sperm extracted is used to fertilize the eggs.
Your doctor will create a customized medication schedule that contains information about the fertility medications and hormone injections you have to take. Medication and injections are taken to encourage your ovaries to mature a large number of eggs for fertilization. Since women don’t respond to fertility drugs and hormones the same way, personalized protocols are crucial to the IVF cycle success. At Coastal Fertility, we will monitor you closely, letting you understand the changes occurring in your body and keeping track of how your egg follicles are growing.
On-site consultations typicallyinclude a standard fertility evaluation, consisting of a physical examination, complementary follicular ultrasound, and testing to enable your doctor to know your present fertility status and draw up a treatment plan.
This consultation includes a detailed medical evaluation with a doctor. You and your physician will review your health records and have enough time to talk about your goals and get answers to your questions. We recommend that you jot down all your questions before the visit to allow you to make the best use of the time spent with your doctor.
Your Reproductive Endocrinologist will take all factors into consideration and create a comprehensive plan of care, otherwise known as the treatment plan. This plan will include treatment recommendations from the physician and enable your financial coordinator to make a precise quotation once you meet.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator. We will obtain your insurance information for benefits verification, a copy of your identification and take a picture for your electronic medical chart
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