Conceiving Naturally After Infertility
About 20% of couples who struggle with infertility will eventually become parents naturally, according to some studies. Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi, a leading reproductive endocrinologist in Austin, points out that some issues can be resolved naturally or with fertility treatments. This can allow for the chance of becoming pregnant naturally later on, though the exact timing […]
New Study Finds Follicle Size Doesn’t Impact Success in Modified Natural FET Cycles
In modified natural cycles for frozen embryo transfer (FET), one area of focus has been the size of the dominant follicle just before starting progesterone, the hormone that prepares the uterus for implantation. A recent study conducted by Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF explored whether the size of the lead follicle prior to beginning […]
The Role of TSH in Fertility Treatment: Why Measuring Thyroid Function Matters
Measuring thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is a standard part of a fertility evaluation, as thyroid function can significantly impact the ability to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy. What is TSH and Why is it Important?TSH regulates the thyroid gland’s activity, which produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). These hormones control metabolism, energy levels, […]
Breaking Down IVF
There are many steps to invitro fertilization (IVF). Your fertility specialist will work with you to establish the appropriate fertility care and will determine if IVF is part of the treatment. Once IVF has been established as part of the treatment, it will be customized to the individual or couple. Here is a general summary […]
The Importance of Estradiol Test
An estradiol (E2) test is commonly used in fertility clinics. Estradiol, a primary form of estrogen, functions to regulate the menstrual cycle, promote uterine lining growth, and prepare women’s bodies for early pregnancy after conception. Thus, measuring estradiol levels is important in assessing women’s reproductive health. Estradiol is closely monitored in conjunction with other hormones […]
What’s the role of endometrial thickness in getting pregnant?
The endometrium, the uterus’ inner lining, varies in thickness throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Endometrial thickness directly impacts embryo implantation. After an egg is fertilized, the developing embryo travels down the Fallopian tube to the uterus where it needs to implant. An optimal thickness of the uterine lining is preferable for successful […]
The Impact of Sexual Transmitted Infections on Fertility
A growing concern is the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US within the last year. Preliminary data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveal 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in 2021 “with no signs of slowing”. Experts state that the spike in STIs over the last couple […]
Endometriosis vs. PCOS
Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are a couple of conditions that can impact female fertility and make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant. Affecting over 10% of reproductive-age females in America, endometriosis occurs when tissue that is normally found in the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. Similarly, about 10% of […]
Why choose a double board-certified female fertility specialist?
Obtaining a subspecialty board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) is the gold standard for a female fertility specialist. Why is the gold standard important for patients seeking female fertility care? A board-certified REI means that patients are working with a doctor who is not only board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) but also […]
AFRM along with UofSC publish an article on the expression of pregnancy-associated plasma protein of pregnancy-A (PAPP-A) in blastocoel fluid-cultured medium (BFCM).
Pregnancy-associated plasma protein of pregnancy-A (PAPP-A), a marker that is clinically used as part of prenatal testing by measurement in maternal serum during the first trimester of pregnancy, has been shown to predict adverse maternal and fetal obstetric outcomes such as pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction among others. “Our study is the first to show […]
