RMA of New York News and Press

Freeze-only versus fresh embryo transfer in a multicenter matched cohort study: contribution of progesterone and maternal age to success rates

In this multi-center matched cohort study, freeze-only cycles were associated with significantly higher pregnancy rates compared with fresh cycles, particularly for patients with progesterone concentration > 1.0 ng/mL at trigger.

September 1, 2017

CNN News: US Fertility Rate Hits a Record Low

Dr Alan Copperman speaks with CNN on the decline and the importance of early education to women on their family building options.

August 11, 2017

Elective freezing of IVF embryos linked to higher pregnancy rates in some cases

A study led by Stanford and a biotechnology company found that women who have high progesterone levels when their eggs are retrieved benefit from waiting to receive embryos.

August 1, 2017

Get Rid of the Shame of Being Told to Lose Weight

Having a doctor tell you that you need to lose weight to help improve your chances of fertility success can make you feel embarrassed, ashamed, not to mention, overwhelmed. There is often a lot of stress associated with trying to conceive. But, it is a necessary part of the initial consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist that should be de-stigmatized.

June 13, 2017

Am I More Fertile Postpartum? What You Need To Know About Getting Pregnant Again

A woman who has just given birth may have many questions, particularly about getting pregnant again. Whether she is trying to avoid having another baby too soon or is trying to expand her family ASAP, "am I more fertile postpartum" is a question that may be on her mind. It's an important one to ask too, as the answer may affect your future family planning.

June 5, 2017

Can I Take Antidepressants While Trying To Get Pregnant? Your Mental Health Is Important

It can be exciting yet daunting when you decide to have a baby. The decision can feel especially overwhelming, too, if you have depression and currently treat it with medication. You might start wondering — can I take antidepressants while trying to get pregnant? Will it affect my fertility? While it's completely understandable to be anxious, you don't have to feel alone because many women have faced this very same question and have gone on to have safe pregnancies and healthy babies.

April 27, 2017

Advances, awareness lower U.S. infertility rate

Fifteen percent of American couples face infertility struggles, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The journey for both men and women can be isolating.

April 24, 2017

"Fertility from All Angles (Not Just for Those Trying to Get Pregnant Now!)”

Dr. Jill Blakeway has a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist and founder of the YinOva Center in New York City.

Dr. Joseph B. Davis is a board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility at RMA NYC . He specializes in providing medical and surgical treatment for infertility, employing the Da Vinci robotic surgical system for the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, and tubal damage.

April 18, 2017

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Healthline about new theory on why fertility declines with age

Every woman in her 30s knows she has a biological clock ticking. Everyone around her knows it too. For some women, this is no big deal. Either they’ve already had children or they have made the decision not to have them. But for women who still yearn to be mothers, that clock becomes louder and louder the further into their 30s they get.

April 14, 2017

New Theory on Why Fertility Declines with Age

Every woman in her 30s knows she has a biological clock ticking. Everyone around her knows it too. For some women, this is no big deal. Either they’ve already had children or they have made the decision not to have them.

April 14, 2017