Category: Fertilty 101

Fertilty 101, Infertility, Research

Reproductive Partners to Host July Conference that Brings IVF Experts to Coronado

By Reproductive Partners

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).

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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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Exercise Activities for Enhancing Fertility

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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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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Dr. Duleba Chairs Session at International PCOS Summit

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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Fertilty 101

What is eSET?

By Reproductive Partners

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.

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