Fertility Talk with RSC NJ

Fertility Talk with RSC NJ

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Fertility Talk with RSC NJ episodes

  • Recurring Pregnancy Loss

    Recurrent miscarriage, also known as recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), is defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages.

    A miscarriage is defined as the spontaneous loss of a clinically-recognized pregnancy before the 20th week.

    Clinically recognized means the fetus has been identified with ultrasound or through tissue after the pregnancy loss.

    About two-thirds of women who have suffered recurrent pregnancy loss have a successful pregnancy in subsequent efforts.

    William Ziegler, DO, FACOG, is here to explain how a healthy lifestyle can help improve your odds: getting moderate exercise, controlling weight, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol and caffeine intake may be beneficial in avoiding RPL.

    11 min
  • The Role of a Physician Assistant
    Physician assistants (PAs) make up a small, but rapidly expanding part of the health care workforce. Their training and education produce a flexible medical professional who can function in many specialty areas and within many practice structures. Hina Ahmed, MS, PA-C, is here to explain how as a physician assistant, she is involved in all aspects of patient care.
    11 min
  • Utilizing an Egg Donor
    Egg donation is when one woman donates her eggs in the in vitro fertilization (IFV) process to another woman who cannot become pregnant using her own eggs. Women who suffer from premature ovarian failure, are carriers of a genetic disease, or have had a poor response to IVF using their own eggs might contemplate using an egg donor. Egg donors complete a detailed questionnaire concerning past medical history. Each donor has a physical examination and must provide a list of any genetic diseases that have appeared in her family and is required to undergo a psychological evaluation by a clinical psychologist. Hina Ahmed, MS, PA-C, is here to help answer any questions you might have when considering using an egg donor.
    14 min
  • Biological Age vs. Chronological Age

    Just because you're getting older doesn't mean you can no longer conceive.

    Women are having babies at older ages than ever before.

    But if you’ve been trying to conceive unsuccessfully for 6 months, or have experienced several miscarriages, our Physicians may be able to help you carry and deliver a child successfully.

    William Ziegler, DO is here to help you determine if your age will be a factor when trying to become pregnant.


    10 min
  • Current Approaches to Fertility Treatment, "What is Best for You".
    Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse.

    In the United States approximately 15-20 percent of married couples will experience some degree of infertility.

    This means that one in six couples will need professional assistance.

    A diagnosis of infertility, however, does not mean that becoming pregnant is impossible.

    To completely evaluate the reproductive potential of a couple, the physician must see the couple together to facilitate treatment.

    Infertility can be a multi-factor problem, where several conditions when presented alone are not so important but when added together could markedly influence the reproductive potential of a couple.

    Therefore, a systematic, simultaneous basic evaluation should be implemented on both spouses.

    Alan Martinez, MD is here to discuss your fertility options and what is best for your individual situation.
    10 min
  • Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatments
    Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside the uterus and attaches to other organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

    Endometriosis is a progressive disease that tends to get worse over time and can recur after treatment.

    Symptoms include painful menstrual periods, abnormal menstrual bleeding, pain during or after sexual intercourse, and infertility.

    The cause of endometriosis is unknown, though there are a few theories that suggest possible causes.

    Alan Martinez, MD is here to discuss what an endometriosis diagnoses means to you.
    11 min

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