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5 Myths about Endometriosis Symptoms
There are so many myths & “quick fix” fads being propagated on social media about endometriosis that we felt it imperative to set the record straight. Endometriosis occurs when endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, and it affects up to 10% of American women, usually between the ages of 15-44. Often misdiagnosed as other conditions as varied […
Watch IRMS Patient Tricia Russo’s Award-Winning Documentary Now On Amazon Prime!
IRMS patient and metastatic breast cancer warrior Tricia Russo shares her journey of infertility and cancer in her award-winning documentary “Love Always, Mom”. And now, this poignant, unflinchingly honest portrayal of Tricia and her husband Greg’s fight for their future family is available on Amazon Prime. Dr. Natalie Cekleniak and the entire staff at IRMS
IRMS Fights on Behalf of Their Patients’ Rights
While advocacy has always been a priority, our doctors have recently become compelled to help our patients fight insurance denials. At the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science, we’re committed to helping our patients realize their dreams of growing their families. Often our assistance extends beyond medical treatment. Recently, Dr. Debbra Keegan,
What is Cytoplasmic Donation and why should you care?
IRMS is very excited by the publication October 26, 2016 in Reproductive Biomedicine Online, a respected scientific journal, of the results of a follow up survey of children born after a special IVF procedure called cytoplasmic donation. This revolutionary procedure was performed at IRMS at Saint Barnabas from 1996-2001 to help couples with severe recurrent
Is Fat the Biggest Infertility Issue?
by Dr. Serena H. Chen There is a big debate among physicians who specialize in treating infertile people all around the world today: Should we treat people who are severely overweight? Or should we require them to lose weight before they conceive? Obesity Has a Negative Impact on Fertility I was just reading a very […] The post Is Fat the Biggest Infertility
IRMS And CCRM Join Forces To Expand Care
Big News! We are excited to announce that IRMS is partnering with CCRM Fertility to create the most advanced, world-class reproductive centers in North America. By joining forces, we can combine our companies’ scientific advances and laboratory techniques while continuing to offer a full suite of reproductive services reinforcing CCRM & IRMS as forerunners i
IRMS NJ Explains Abnormal Sperm Count and How It Affects Male Infertility
by Stephanie M. Thompson So your sperm count came back (ab)normal… What next?! That’s the question many guys are faced with once they receive their initial semen analysis. First, we almost never diagnose male factor infertility from one semen analysis. Your doctor will almost always have you do a repeat sample, and make sure that you have the […] The post IR
Dr. Melissa Yih Explains New York’s IVF & Preservation Law
by Dr. Melissa Yih New York State is now one of thirteen states in the United States to cover IVF treatment. As of January 1, 2020 New York residents enjoyed expansion of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Fertility Preservation coverage. New York Insurance Law §§ 3221(k)(6)(C) and 4303(s)(3) now mandates that “large group” insurance policies and […] The post
Dr. Stephanie Marshall Thompson Outlines How To Take Control Of Your fertility
Did you catch our amazing Dr. Stephanie Marshall Thompson on The Tamron Hall Show? Infertility is still, unfortunately, stigmatized. Coupled with lack of access to care, Tamron and Dr. Thompson stressed the need for women to continue to advocate for women’s health care and to voice their concern to their policy makers. The times are changing, slowly. More an