Minimal Stimulation IVF or MicroIVF May Be Best for Young Patients and Old
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Age Related Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, IVF, Micro IVF, PCOS, Treating Infertility on 20. Apr, 2010 | 2 Comments
Minimal stimulation in vitro fertilization, also known as MicroIVF and MiniIVF is a cost effective treatment option for young women who are attempting to conceive.
Although traditional full stimulation in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures produce better pregnancy rates, minimal stimulation IVF (MS-IVF) induces ovarian follicle and egg development with less hormonal stimulation. As a result, [...]
Infertility and The Overweight Woman
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Obesity, PCOS on 10. Feb, 2010 | 11 Comments
The most shocking thing I’ve experienced in my 30 year career in Reproductive Endocrinology has been the consistent “resistance” among specialists to treat women with obesity. This “resistance” has felt at times to both me and many patients to be more like a prejudice. I have heard other REI [...]
Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Infertility Information, PCOS on 02. Jun, 2009 | 23 Comments
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may affect the way you look and can be associated with a variety of health problems including diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
PCOS is the most [...]
