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- Fertility Preservation, Infertility, Wellness
COVID-19 and Treatment of Infertility
- Wellness
Pregnancy and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Our medical director and leadership team are working diligently to stay informed on the emerging scientific developments and evolving guidance from our local, state and national leaders in public health, as well as the ASRM and the SART in conjunction with the CDC regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Fertilty 101, Infertility, Wellness
Health and Wellness Choices for Fertility
Infertile couples should work on correcting lifestyle issues starting with their first visit to their fertility specialist. Correction of lifestyle deficiencies can increase couples’ odds of being successful from 10 to as high as 100% or more.
- Cancer, Egg Freezing, Fertility Preservation
Egg Freezing: A Popular Form of Fertility Preservation for Young Cancer Patients and Women Under 40
Egg freezing is becoming increasingly mainstream. In fact, one of the most significant trends in assisted reproduction is an increase in the number of egg freezing cycles, both for donor egg banking and for fertility preservation.
- Fertilty 101, Infertility, Research
Reproductive Partners to Host July Conference that Brings IVF Experts to Coronado
This July, the Hotel Del Coronado will host hundreds of medical professionals from around the world for the 31st annual In Vitro Fertilizations and Embryo Transfer conference. Reproductive Partners Fertility Center-San Diego is excited to again co-host the conference with UC San Diego Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI).
- Infertility, PCOS, Research
PCOS Treatment + Your Fertility: Podcast
Many of us have either heard of or had a personal experience with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which isn’t surprising considering it is now estimated that one in 10 women are affected by this syndrome.
- Infertility
Endometriosis: The Disease Impacting One in 10 Women
In a recent article in Women’s Health, Dr. Sanjay Agarwal speaks about endometriosis, a condition where the endometrium, or tissue that normally lines the uterus, instead grows outside the uterus on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and even the bladder or rectum.
- Infertility
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Welcomes Dr. Alexander Quaas
Gabriel Garzo, M.D., David Meldrum, M.D., Antoni Duleba, M.D., Irene Su, M.D., and Sanjay Agarwal, M.D. are proud to welcome infertility specialist Alexander Quaas, M.D., Ph.D. to the Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego.
- Uncategorized
Reproductive Partners’ Fertility Experts Present at International IVF Conference
Reproductive Partners-San Diego recently co-hosted the world’s leading international fertility conference, the 31st Annual In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer Conference. The conference took place from July 30 through August 1 at the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, CA.
- eSET, Research
Reproductive Partners Offers Safe and Successful Single Embryo Transfer to Reduce Risks of Multiple Births
If you’ve spoken to any of our physicians or read about what we do at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego, we are strong advocates of a single embryo transfer for our IVF patients. We have found this process virtually eliminates the risk of giving birth to twins or triplets, which is a main complication of IVF.
- Infertility
National Infertility Awareness Week Offers Opportunity to #HaveAHeart
This month, all of us at Reproductive Partners-San Diego are happy to support National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). If you visit us in April, you may notice lots of orange—the official NIAW color—throughout the office and on our staff. We invite you to join us! We’ll have heart pins and orange bracelets available in our office.
- eSET, Research
In Vitro Fertilization Twins: Acceptable When Desired or Iatrogenic Complication Preventable Through Elective Single Embryo Transfer?
In a recent article in the journal Fertility & Sterility, Dr. Meldrum weighed in on the debate over whether or not twins are an “acceptable” risk for couples undergoing IVF. Our doctors strongly believe that the risks associated with multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.) are too high.
- Uncategorized
Reproductive Partner Fertility Center's Medical Director, Dr. Garzo Addresses Multiple Pregnancies in a Recent Publication in Fertility and Sterility
Dr. Garzo, a physician and Medical Director at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego, recently published in Fertility and Sterility, the leading medical journal in Reproductive Medicine and the official publication of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
- Uncategorized
Prevention of In Vitro Fertilization Twins Should Focus on Maximizing Single Embryo Transfer
Dr. Garzo has been an advocate for elective single embryo transfer (eSET—transferring just one embryo at a time) because it minimizes the risks associated with twins and higher-order multiple births. He is passionate about helping couples have one healthy baby at a time and educating his patients.
- Infertility, Research
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Physician in the News
Dr. Heidi Cook-Andersen, a physician at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego, was recently featured in the San Diego Union Tribune on the topic of a recent breakthrough in her research on the causes of female infertility. During her research, Dr. Cook-Andersen discovered a link between the lack of a protein called L2, which is normally present in female egg cells, and infertile eggs.
- Cancer, Infertility, Research
Reproductive Partners’ Fertility Experts Discuss IVF Advancements at International Conference in Coronado
On July 16-19, Reproductive Partners–San Diego co-hosted the world’s leading annual international fertility conference, the 30th Annual In Vitro Fertilization and Embry Transfer Conference, in San Diego, CA. Over 400 top professionals in the field of infertility from across the globe converged at the Hotel Del Coronado to discuss current advancements and challenges during all phases of in vitro fertilization and embryo management.
- Research, Uncategorized
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Co-Organized 2017 International IVF Conference
For the second year in a row, the world’s best and brightest minds in the field of IVF gathered at the Hotel Del Coronado to share the latest and most important advancements in the specialty of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Once again, fertility experts at Reproductive Partners were well represented at the speakers’ podium, sharing their innovative research results and clinical findings with colleagues from around the globe.
- Fertilty 101, Wellness
Obesity and IVF Outcomes
There is gathering evidence that introducing healthy lifestyle measures such as regular exercise and a healthy diet can markedly improve IVF outcomes. In one study, obese women who exercised regularly had an IVF success rate over three-fold higher than obese women who were sedentary. Dr. Meldrum also suggested that obesity should be a very strong, if not an absolute indication, for single embryo transfer. Both multiple pregnancy and obesity markedly increase premature delivery.
- Infertility, Research
Reproductive Partners – San Diego Receives Recognition for Excellence
Reproductive Partners – San Diego received the Center of Excellence designation from United Healthcare/OPTUM, as well as the Institute of Excellence Award by Aetna. Before designating a Center of Excellence, RRS performs a rigorous clinical evaluation process involving the collection of data regarding facilities and doctors who provide fertility services. Only the medical centers and clinics who meet strict guidelines for patient care and outcomes are eligible to receive Center of Excellence status.
- Infertility
#HaveAHeart During National Infertility Awareness Week, April 23-29
If you visit the Reproductive Partners–San Diego office during the month of April, you might notice the predominance of the color orange, both in our décor and on our staff. Our team is proudly displaying this eye-catching hue because orange is the color of the annual National Infertility Awareness Week, which takes place this year during April 23-29. National Infertility Awareness Week is a time to show support, encourage a conversation and make an effort to get educated.
- Research
Reproductive Partners–San Diego Physicians Present at ASRM Scientific Congress and Expo
Fertility experts from Reproductive Partners–San Diego presented their research findings at the recent American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo in Salt Lake City, UT which took place October 15-19. The ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo is the premier global reproductive medicine conference where professionals from around the world gather to discuss challenges and advancements that affect the science of reproduction.
- Research, Uncategorized
Breakthrough in Single Embryo Transfer Success Rates Reported at International IVF Summit in San Diego
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego announced groundbreaking success rates in its elective single embryo transfer (eSET) program. Results were released at an international conference of some of the world’s most respected In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) physicians and scientists.
- Research
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Co-Hosts Prestigious International IVF Summit in San Diego
Internationally renowned physicians and scientists specializing in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer will meet in San Diego July 17 to share the latest developments in this rapidly expanding field. Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego, UC San Diego, and Spain’s Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad are hosting the four-day event at the Hotel Del Coronado.
- Research, Uncategorized
High Pregnancy Rates Can Be Achieved With Elective Single Embryo Transfer Offered To All Patients
Abstract from Reproductive Partners San Diego accepted for presentation at the 2016 American Society of Reproductive Medicine meeting on October 15th-18th in Salt Lake City.
- Research
Dr. Cook-Andersen Awarded Prestigious Grant to Evaluate Factors Contributing to Egg and Embryo Quality
Fertility expert Heidi Cook-Andersen, M.D., Ph.D. was recently bestowed the nationally prestigious Career Award for Medical Scientists from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to study egg quality.
- Cancer, Procedure
San Diego County's First Baby Born From Egg Freezing Turns Four!!!
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center San Diego was the first center in San Diego County to successfully use the egg freezing technique and, since 2012, has played a key role in the steadily rising number of successful pregnancies obtained through this procedure.
- Wellness
Stress Management During Fertility Treatments
Though the disease of infertility has many causes, reducing stress can allow couples to participate in more cycles, which can have an impact on overall success rates. Learn how to reduce stress during IVF treatment.
- Fertilty 101, Research
CDC Launches One Healthy Baby Initiative
The emphasis on “one healthy baby” is an initiative to broaden fertility patients’ knowledgebase, reduce twin rates, and minimize unnecessary complications.
- Research
Lightening the Burden of Care in ART
Dr. Meldrum published an article in the May Fertility and Sterility journal urging IVF programs to consider the overall psychological stress of going through IVF, including the resulting pregnancy and care of the offspring.
- Fertilty 101, Uncategorized, Wellness
Fertility & Lifestyle Supplements
Whether you are in the beginning stages of family planning or are currently seeking assistance from a reproductive center or fertility clinic, simple lifestyle adjustments and extra daily supplements can foster conditions that promote fertility.
- Fertilty 101, Uncategorized
Show Your Support During National Infertility Awareness Week
Reproductive Partners–San Diego joins RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association to spread awareness about infertility during National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 24-30, 2016.
- Procedure
Frozen Embryo Transfer Protocols: Which one is best?
At Reproductive Partners, we are committed to providing the most up to date care. Sometimes this means questioning our own practices. One of the topics we had decided as a group earlier in the month to look at was our frozen embryo transfer protocol.
- Fertilty 101, Wellness
Exercise Activities for Enhancing Fertility
It should come as no surprise that the lifestyle you lead can directly affect your fertility. A healthy one where regular exercise is routine, not only aids in successful conception but can also improve fertility parameters in both men and women prior to fertility treatment.
- Uncategorized
Congratulations Brittnie Hetherington, Recipient of Integramed’s HEART Award
Integramed, a nationwide network of 29 fertility centers, recognizes “HEROs of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology)” by honoring top individuals in the reproductive sciences community who exemplify one or more of their shared values: Patient Focus, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence, Partnership, and Integrity.
- Fertilty 101, Wellness
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - Recharging the Ageing Oocyte’s Batteries
As the egg matures, it grows enormously in size and the number of mitochondria (the tiny batteries supplying energy) markedly increases so that each cell of the embryo will have enough until the blastocyst stage when they again start to replicate. With age, these tiny batteries start to run low on power, resulting in less energy being available for these critical functions.
- Research
Leading the Quest to Understand Female Egg Quality
Reproductive Partners - San Diego fertility expert Heidi Cook-Andersen, M.D., Ph.D. uses mouse eggs as a model to examine the subtle molecular factors that influence egg quality.
- Uncategorized
Award for Superior Success Rates
Reproductive Partners – San Diego was recognized for their accomplishment of Superior Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Implantation Rate. Reproductive Partners has received this coveted award each year since the conference’s inception.
- Fertilty 101
Dr. Duleba Chairs Session at International PCOS Summit
As one of the leading global experts on the topic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Reproductive Partners’ Dr. Antoni Duleba chaired a session discussing current and emerging treatments of PCOS at the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society’s 13th Annual Meeting, which took place in Sicily, Italy, October 4-6, 2015.
- Cancer, Research
Dr. Su Discusses the Impact of Cancer Treatments on Fertility at National ASRM Meeting
Fertility specialist Dr. Irene Su recently spoke at a national workshop presented jointly by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, which took place on October 22, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Research
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Co-Organized International IVF Conference in San Diego
Renowned physicians and scientists in IVF and embryo transfer gathered in San Diego in July to share the latest developments in this rapidly expanding field.
- Research
Welcome Dr. Schoolcraft!
We are delighted to add another great mind to our team of experts. Dr. William Schoolcraft, one of the world’s most renowned fertility researchers, was recently named co-scientific director at RP.
- Cancer, Research
Congratulations Dr. Su!
RP’s Dr. Irene Su has been awarded a grant that will bolster her efforts to improve the reproductive health of young female cancer survivors. As an associate professor at UC San Diego, Dr. Su works with young cancer patients from across the county whose fertility is threatened by the effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
- Fertilty 101
What is eSET?
The main emphasis of our practice is single embryo transfer. Learn about the process and why we believe it is the most effective way to help patients and reduce risks.
- Cancer, Research
Dr. Su Awarded Two Grants
Dr. Su was recently awarded two grants to continue her research into cancer’s effects on reproductive health and determine how to best help affected patients.
- Wellness
Foods that Boost Your Fertility
Lifestyle factors play a role in healthy pregnancies and deliveries. Our guide offers tips to optimize your health and maximize your chance of success.
- Procedure
Cryopreserved Embryo Pregnancies
Our most recent Journal Club meeting included discussion of a recent study touting the benefits, to mother and baby, of single embryo transfer.
- Wellness
Wellness & Fertility
From making healthy lifestyle choices to supplementing your intake of important nutrients, there are many things you can do outside of the clinic to improve and maintain your chances of becoming pregnant. The following are a few of the most important changes you can make.
- Research, Uncategorized
Apple and Facebook will now pay for women to freeze their eggs
Apple and Facebook recently announced that they will now pay for female employees to freeze their eggs in order to preserve their fertility. This coverage reflects how the practice of freezing eggs for fertility preservation is no longer experimental and is becoming more mainstream...
- Uncategorized
Dr. Duleba Presents at the 2014 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting
Dr. Antoni Duleba, Professor and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Reproductive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, recently presented his oral abstract on the topic of Endometriosis at the 2014 annual meeting for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
- Uncategorized
Reproductive Partners Featured on CBS 8 News
The Oncofertility Science Academy (OSA) at UC San Diego is a hands-on educational program that inspires 11th and 12th grade girls to become the next generation of scientists and physicians. OSA participants spend a rigorous summer studying the fertility and reproductive health needs of young cancer patients...
- Uncategorized
New Study Supports Single Embryo Transfer
A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, supports the practice of transferring one embryo at a time, as opposed to multiple embryos at a time. This study, which analyzed over 200,000 infants born over a 10-year period shows that twins and triplets are more likely to die prematurely and to require costly medical care compared to babies born as singletons...
- Uncategorized
Win tickets to the Natural Family Fair!!
We’re giving away tickets for the Natural Family Fair happening Sunday, September 14th, 2014!
- Uncategorized
Come See Us On September 14th At The Natural Family Fair!
- Uncategorized
Video: Amy Stringer and her husband celebrate her first Mother’s Day after successful fertility treatment
- Uncategorized
IVF Makes Mother’s Day Dream Come True for Navy Wife
- Uncategorized
UC San Diego Fertility Nurses Honor National Infertility Awareness Week
- Uncategorized
Lower stimulation protocol associated with improved embryo quality
- Uncategorized
Video: Breast Cancer Survivor Jennifer Ehren shares her story about Fertility Preservation
- Uncategorized
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Team Fertility Preservation
- Uncategorized
Video: Teen Cancer Survivor Christina Montana shares her story about Fertility Preservation
- Uncategorized
Video: Reproductive Partner’s Fertility Preservation Program Featured on San Diego’s News 6
- Uncategorized
Walk with Us to Support Breast Cancer and Fertility Preservation
- Uncategorized
Dr. Garzo and Dr. Duleba to Speak at 26th Annual In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer Conference
- Uncategorized
Dr. Su quoted in The Atlantic article, “There’s More to Life Than Freezing Your Eggs”
- Uncategorized
Cryopreserved embryo pregnancies are less complicated
- Uncategorized
Single embryo transfer for older women
- Uncategorized
Support The Family Act – Call Your Senators and Representatives
- Uncategorized
An Evening of Hope – Tuesday November 13, 2012
- Uncategorized
First Successful Pregnancies from Egg Freezing in San Diego!
- Uncategorized