As women, we are often told that our fertility is a ticking time bomb and that we need to be proactive in monitoring it. One of the ways that this is done is by checking our AMH levels regularly. AMH,…
Understanding ovulation and dominant follicle selection is the key to understanding so much about your reproductive system. The process of selecting and ovulating a dominant follicle is known as folliculogenesis and ovulation, respectively. It is a complex process that involves…
For many couples, in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a highly effective and efficient treatment approach that shortens the time it takes to GET pregnant and increases the chance of being able to STAY pregnant. IVF is a complex process…
(And a true story of a time I successfully overcame an unexpectedly challenging transfer!) For fertility doctors, the embryo transfer is that ‘do or die’ high-stress, high-stakes moment where you want to get everything PERFECT. Thankfully, most embryo transfers are…
The first time I heard “Next Episode” and Dr. Dre ended the song with the recommendation “Smoke weed everyday!” – I pondered to myself “Is he even board-certified? He clearly has no business giving anyone medical advice”. In all seriousness…
Ozempic is EVERYWHERE. Everyone’s talking about… and sometimes it feels like everyone in NYC is on it. And that’s why this fertility doctor put together this helpful guide on what Ozempic is, how it works, and the potential benefits/risks for…
I often get asked about the differences between intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). While both treatments are designed to help couples conceive, they are quite different in terms of their process, timeline, potential risks, big-picture implications, and…
What are progesterone in oil (PIO) intramuscular shots and why do people hate them so much!? Progesterone in oil (PIO) shots are usually the part of IVF treatment people dread the most – WHY? Oil is thick which makes it…
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, I often encounter patients struggling with ovulatory dysfunction. One of the most common approaches to treating ovulatory dysfunction is through ovulation induction using medications like Clomid and Letrozole. These two medications are used…
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility (REI) specialist here in New York, I work with many couples who are struggling to conceive. One of the most common causes of infertility is male factor infertility, which occurs when a man has…