“I Didn’t Know, Doc”

Posted by Dr. Kreiner in Infertility Information on 28. Jul, 2010 | 0 Comments

A friend of mine was complaining to me about the trouble he got into with his homeowner’s association because he did not hide his empty garbage cans in his garage but left them behind his cars in front of his house.  It was 20 feet from the curb, he claimed, still distraught that he should [...]

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, [...]

Over 40, High FSH and Infertile: What to Do?

Over 40, High FSH and Infertile: What to Do?

Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Clomid, FSH on 09. Apr, 2010 | 0 Comments

You have that dreaded infertility diagnosis, “Over 40 With High FSH Levels.” And there’s no cure or magic herb that will turn back the hands of time. You’re desperate so you are willing to try it all anyway, including acupuncture and some internet recommendations such as DHEA (dehydroepiendosterone).
You hear that you can lower your FSH with [...]

Do Financial Discussions Have A Place In The Fertility Consultation With The Doctor?

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 | 5 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 [...]

East Coast Fertility Offers Groundbreaking Programs: Minimizing Costs With IVF Study and IVF Guarantee

East Coast Fertility Offers Groundbreaking Programs: Minimizing Costs With IVF Study and IVF Guarantee

Posted by David Kreiner, MD in Making It Affordable on 02. Feb, 2010 | 12 Comments

East Coast Fertility, a full service medical practice offering fertility services and treatments to help patients achieve successful pregnancies, is now offering new programs to help couples limit the high costs of advanced fertility treatment yet maximize the success and health of their patients’ pregnancies. The newest of these programs is their IVF Guarantee Program.   [...]