Reproductive Endocrinology: Then and Now
Posted by Dr. Kreiner in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Causes of Infertility, Co-culture of Embryos, Cryopreservation, Embryo Glue, Endometriosis, High order Multiple Births, IVF, Infertility Information, Laboratory, Micro IVF, Physicians, Regulation of IVF, Reproductive Health, Research, Single Embryo Transfer, Treating Infertility, Tubal Disease on 02. Jun, 2010 | 0 Comments
My son is starting his second year residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He, like I was 30 years ago, is turned on by reproductive medicine and enjoys performing gynecologic surgery. When I decided then to specialize in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) I was looking forward to being on the frontier of fertility [...]
Secondary Infertility
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Fertility Testing, IVF, Micro IVF, Secondary Infertility, Treating Infertility on 20. Apr, 2010 | 2 Comments
Sometimes my patients who have difficulty conceiving their second child feel like second class citizens in the infertility world. Unlike their infertile peers without a child they perceive that friends, family and even their doctor’s offices do not have the same sympathy and concern for them as they observe others without a child receive. [...]
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 | 0 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, [...]
Do Financial Discussions Have A Place In The Fertility Consultation With The Doctor?
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, IVF, Micro IVF, Treating Infertility on 23. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
One of the most distressing things I face in practice is when I get negative feedback from a referring physician. Fortunately, it happens rarely but recently I was shocked about the complaint. Apparently, his patient was offended that I discussed the finances involved with her treatment. Her Ob Gyn agreed with her that it was [...]
Micro IVF May Be Your Answer
Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Micro IVF on 03. Dec, 2009 | 1 Comment
You’ve already crossed the bridge from “We’re going to get pregnant!” to “We need help…” But this other side looks filled with more obstacles, including expensive and risky fertility medications.
How far do you have to go just to have a baby?
Micro IVF (sometimes called MiniIVF) may be your answer.
The primary point of MicroIVF: fewer fertility [...]
