Multiple Treatment Possibilities for Members of LGBTQ+ Community
Here at AFRM we help build loving families and understand that there is not only one way to become a parent. We are here to help you fulfill your family building goals and there are several options available to the LGBTQ+ community. Depending on sperm and egg availability, here are some treatment possibilities for using […]
Dr. Leon Speroff received 2020 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
At this year’s American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) annual meeting, Dr. Leon Speroff was given the 2020 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award. A leading reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Speroff’s accomplishments include founder of the journal, Prostaglandins and a former ASRM president. About the Award: The Kavoussi Family Teacher Award was established in 2014 to honor teachers in the field of reproductive […]
Providing Safe Fertility Care During a Pandemic
“Primum non nocere” is Latin for “above all else do no harm”. This a part of the Hippocratic Oath that all physicians take, which has taken on a whole new meaning during the COVID 19 pandemic. As time goes by, we learn how to better provide the highest quality fertility care in a safe manner. […]
National Infertility Awareness Week 2020
This year’s NIAW (National Infertility Awareness Week) is about “empowering you and changing the conversation”. Infertility is a challenge that affects millions of Americans. The NIAW movement is here to help and support all who are struggling with infertility and want to build families. How can you participate? Head over to NIAW 5 Day Photo […]
Tips for Couples to Maximize Their Fertility
Couples seeking fertility help to start a family should know that lifestyle, diet, and health can impact the ability to conceive. The steps that they take before, during and after fertility treatments may improve their odds of getting pregnant. The results of fertility treatments may be more positive when the couple keeps their overall health […]
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is interviewed on KVUE ABC News about vaping and fertility
E-cigarette use, or “vaping”, due to statements of greater safety than cigarette smoking, has become more popular among adolescents and pregnant women. Moreover, it has been used more commonly in recent years as an alternative by individuals who are attempting cessation of cigarette smoking. Due to a lack of long-term and second generation data, there […]
NIAW 2019: Infertility Uncovered
This year’s theme for National Infertility Awareness week (NIAW) is #InfertilityUncovered, which focuses raising awareness about the lack of access to family building options and emotional support for millions of women and men struggling to build a family. Visit NIAW to learn more. Follow us on as we will be publishing educational posts about infertility. […]
Fertility Myth Busters
With so much information about fertility it can be difficult to determine what is true or false. Here are a few misconceptions explained. Myth 1: Lie in bed with your feet in the air to increase chance of getting pregnant. While this potential routine after intercourse may be ritualized for some couple who are […]
Infertility Jargon: Acronyms You Should Know
If you are seeking fertility treatment you’ll find that there are unfamiliar terms and jargon used. While there are treatment related terms such as IVF, IUI and ICSI that patients commonly come across, what are other terms that are important for patients to know and to learn about? Here are some of the most important […]
NIAW 2018: Change the Conversation About Infertility
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is later this month from April 22nd to 28th! This year’s theme is #FliptheScript to help change the conversations so that the community understands how far reaching the issue is and how factors such as insurance, laws, costs, sexual orientation, and religion play in the ability to build a family. […]
