Posts By: Reproductive Partners

Cancer, Infertility, Research

Reproductive Partners’ Fertility Experts Discuss IVF Advancements at International Conference in Coronado

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Research, Uncategorized

Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Co-Organized 2017 International IVF Conference

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Fertilty 101, Wellness

Obesity and IVF Outcomes

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Infertility, Research

Reproductive Partners – San Diego Receives Recognition for Excellence

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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.

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Infertility

#HaveAHeart During National Infertility Awareness Week, April 23-29

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Research

Reproductive Partners–San Diego Physicians Present at ASRM Scientific Congress and Expo

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Research

Reproductive Partners Fertility Center Co-Hosts Prestigious International IVF Summit in San Diego

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Fertilty 101, Wellness

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – Recharging the Ageing Oocyte’s Batteries

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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