Fertility Institute of Hawaii

On October 25, 2022, Dr. Emily Goulet, along with Physician Associates Tricia Wahl & Kaitlin Corbett, hosted a Facebook livestream entitled "LGBTQIA+ Fertility Options."

October is Hawaii Pride Month. Did you know that the Fertility Institute of Hawaii offers many advanced gynecology and fertility treatments for gay couples, lesbian couples, and for couples who are unable to utilize their own eggs or sperm?  Our goal is to help ALL people build their families regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, ability, or sexual orientation. Treatments such as ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, donor sperm, IVF, Reciprocal IVF, donor eggs, embryo donation, and gestational carriers can help you on your family-building journey.

During this session, the following was discussed:

To schedule a consultation and for more information about fertility care, please call our office at 808-545-2800 or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On September 27, 2022, Drs. Anatte Karmon and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “PCOS & Fertility.”

September is PCOS Awareness Month. Did you know that PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age? As leading experts on PCOS, Doctors Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet have evaluated and treated many women in Hawaii and elsewhere for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) associated with infertility. In addition, they have given several invited lectures detailing the current research and treatment options regarding polycystic ovary syndrome.

During this session, the following was discussed:

To schedule a consultation and for more information about fertility care, please call our office at 808-545-2800 or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On August 30, 2022, Drs. John Fratterelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Vaccines, Fertility, and Your Family.”

This month is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Did you know that NIAM is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages? Ask the Docs returns to discuss the importance of getting up to date on routine vaccinations.

Vaccines protect and help prevent dangerous diseases such as the Flu, Chickenpox, Measles, Mumps, Pneumonia, Shingles, Polio, and more!

During this session, the following was discussed:

If you have any additional questions please leave us a comment below.  We hope you will join us again next time.

To schedule a consultation and for more information about fertility care, please call our office at 808-545-2800 or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On July 26, 2022, Drs. John Fratterelli and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Uterine Fibroids and Fertility.”

July is Fibroid awareness month. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. Fibroids can grow on the inside or outside of the uterus and can interfere with pregnancy in many ways. At the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, Dr. John Frattarelli, Dr. Anatte Karmon, and Dr. Emily Goulet have evaluated and treated many women in Hawaii and elsewhere for uterine fibroids associated with infertility.

During this session, the following was discussed:

For more information, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On June 28, 2022, Dr. John Fratterelli and Dr. Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “IVF and Surrogacy,” with special guest Paige Blose.

Paige is a mom of two, 3x gestational surrogate, human resources professional, and on the board of directors for a local non-profit animal rescue. She has carried for straight, gay, local, and international couples and is a proud member of the LGBTQ community.

During this session, the following was discussed:

On May 31, 2022, Dr. Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook live session with guest Dr. Janet Burlingame, a maternal fetal medicine specialist.  The live stream is entitled: “Preeclampsia: Preconception and Pregnancy”

During this session, the doctors talked about:

“Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition that can occur about midway through pregnancy (after 20 weeks). People with preeclampsia experience high blood pressure, protein in their urine, swelling, headaches and blurred vision.”  If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult your Personal Care Provider or OB-GYN.

For more information, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On April 26, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook live session to kick off National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW).  The live stream is entitled: “What is infertility?”   

As some of the leading experts on infertility, Dr. John Frattarelli and Dr. Anatte Karmon discussed what infertility is, common challenges that a couple faces when dealing with infertility, and why awareness is so important.  

NIAW was celebrated during the week of April 24-30, 2022. This yearly event was created to raise awareness about infertility, and to highlight the causes and available treatments for those wishing to build or grow their family.   

For more information, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On March 29, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “Pregnancy and Endometriosis.”

During this session, the Doctors talked about:

Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus, “the endometrium,” grows outside of the uterus. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, as well as other organs. It can cause inflammation, pain, formation of scar tissue, and adhesions, possibly leading to fertility problems.

For more information or to start your journey, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On February 22, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli, Anatte Karmon, and Emily Goulet hosted a Facebook Live Session entitled: “Unexplained Infertility.”

During this session, the Doctors talked about: what is Unexplained Infertility, potential causes, tests, and treatments. Unexplained infertility is fairly common among infertility patients.  After a full work up of both the male and female partner, approximately 15-30% of infertility is unexplained.

Various tests and treatments are involved in diagnosing unexplained infertility, such as Ultrasound, bloodwork, semen analysis, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, etc.

For more information or to start your journey, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….

On January 25nd, 2022, Drs. John Frattarelli and Anatte Karmon hosted a Facebook live session entitled: “Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine in Your Fertility Journey.”

Many of our patients have been interested in integrating alternative medicine and eastern medicine into their fertility journey.  During this session, Ask the Docs discussed differences and similarities between eastern and western medicine such as supplements, studies, and treatments.

For more information or to start your journey, please call our office at 808-545-2800 to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, or visit our website https://www.ivfcenterhawaii.com/. Our initial new patient consultations can now be done from the comfort of your own home. Helping to Create New Beginnings….