NIAW isn’t just about raising awareness about infertility. It’s a movement to make tomorrow better for families and future families. Anyone can be challenged to have a family. No matter what race, religion, sexuality or economic status you are, infertility doesn’t discriminate. Together, we can change the conversation. It begins with being part of a […]
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COVID-19 has uprooted all of our schedules, from our work to our social lives – so much about the future is now uncertain. This includes the world of fertility. Should treatments continue, should you keep trying to get pregnant, and what if you’re pregnant right now? To help navigate the fertility world during this time […]
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There are some treatments and procedures you can’t do from home and Dr. Adamson says “every person who has a medical condition they would like assessed or treated should contact their physician to find out how soon they can be seen, even if its a video or phone consultation. That way they can begin to […]
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In this episode we cover: • The average age of first birth is 30 and getting older • Cultural differences in fertility • The importance of fertility insurance and support from employers • Why it’s important to begin family planning conversations early • Dr. Adamson sets me straight on me thinking the pill is detrimental […]
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Starting in early May medical centers in 20 states are rebooking non-emergency procedures and reproductive and gynecological specialists say that fertility treatments can’t be delayed. The American College of Surgeons has come together with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine among others to detail which procedures are high priority and emergency.
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What do we know about how Covid-19 affects infertility treatment and pregnancy? Are pregnant women more at risk? What happens if the mom has Covid-19 while pregnant? We interview Dr. David Adamson, a reproductive endocrinologist and surgeon, Clinical Professor at Stanford University, and Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. He is past President of the ASRM, […]
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The novel coronavirus and the resulting restrictions on elective medicine that have grown out of the pandemic have created a major roadblock for prospective parents and their family planning, particularly those struggling with fertility issues.
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On March 17, 2020, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), a professional organization for fertility specialists, issued a statement about fertility treatments amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. They recommended all practitioners suspend initiation of new fertility treatment cycles—including ovulation induction, intrauterine inseminations (IUIs), in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg retrievals, and frozen embryo transfers—as well […]
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Jokes about a COVID-19 “baby boom” as more couples spend time together in self-isolation are painful for the thousands of couples whose infertility treatments have been postponed or put on hold during the crisis.
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Tens of thousands of women across the country trying to have a baby through fertility treatments are in limbo because of COVID-19: They’ve had to postpone their appointments indefinitely due to coronavirus recommendations recently issued by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. But now some fertility specialists and their patients are pushing back.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of major changes to the way we live, from hygiene, work and play to how we view our health care system. As of now, it’s not totally clear how lasting these effects will be — but experts in the reproductive health and fertility space are already crunching […]
MoreDr. Adamson and Heather discuss the various treatment packages and other financial options ARC Fertility offers. Listen to the interview at BeatInfertility.com. INTRODUCTION I’d like to start by hearing a little bit more about you and ARC Fertility as a whole. Tell us about your background, how you ended up specializing in reproductive endocrinology, and […]
MoreRESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Recognizes Dr. Adamson’s Contributions to the Family Building Community Saratoga, CA, September 29, 2015 – David Adamson, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, FACS, reproductive endocrinologist, surgeon, medical director of Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) Fertility Physicians of Northern California, and Chief Executive Officer of ARC® Fertility is being awarded the Barbara Eck Founders Award, RESOLVE’s […]
MoreFertility specialists have long noticed a relationship between thyroid disorders and reproductive health issues including irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant, and multiple miscarriages early in pregnancy. During Thyroid Awareness Month and with new research, it’s worth knowing about a not uncommon and treatable problem that may be affecting your plans for a new family.
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If you and your partner have decided to seek medical assistance to help get pregnant, your doctor may have handed you a list of “lifestyle” instructions to follow to enhance the success of your treatment using assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Now, along with not smoking, drinking less and maintaining a healthy weight, comes word that […]
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