The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out has been a massive undertaking of epic proportions. States have scrambled to put in place algorithms and plans on how to best utilize their vaccine resources. Group-by-group, tier-by-tier, various essential workers and at-risk groups are being…
As a NYC fertility doctor who has many patients who are healthcare workers themselves, one of the most hotly debated topics has been whether it is safe to get vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to conceiving, while pregnant, and while breastfeeding.…
The COVID-19 vaccine is an unprecedented scientific achievement. While the hope of getting past this pandemic has always rested on the possibility of a vaccine, the world could not anticipate that such a highly effective vaccine could become available within…
As a New York city fertility doctor and OBGYN, one of the most common questions I get asked is what to do to prepare, once you are ready to try to conceive. Everyone wants to feel like they are putting…
As a fertility doctor in New York City, I spend most of my day speaking with patients about different options for fertility treatment. When the topic of IVF comes up, I am frequently met with looks of concern and anxiety.…
Egg number and egg quality decrease over the course of a woman’s lifetime, impacting natural fertility. However, because these terms are often mistakenly used interchangeably, it is important to define and differentiate egg quantity from egg quality. What is the…