There are some in this world who claim that what I do is vile and despicable. No, I’m not manufacturing toxic waste that will decimate our environment and I’m not selling crack to destroy the lives of countless addicts. Instead, I’m responsible for helping bring something into this world that is much much worse —- [...]
Case of the month Apr '08: Episode #2
April 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Click here for episode 1 RECAP: Aimee and Boyd have been infertile for three years. They’ve finished basic testing under the care of their regular OB. They’ve also been tried unsuccessfully on six cycles of Clomid. Their only significant findings include minimal endometriosis and periods that are just a tiny bit longer than average. What [...]
Bad batch of progesterone
April 3, 2008 By 1 Comment
This morning, I got a call from a pharmacist from a fertility pharmacy which supplies our patients with their medications. As much as my staff tried to triage the call, he refused to divulge any information to them and insisted on talking directly to me only. When I finally took his call, he informed me [...]
Obesity hurts fertility in ways other than through poorer egg quality
April 1, 2008 By 1 Comment
Back in our ancestral times when our tribal forefathers roamed the savannas, food was scarce. Those who did behavior that increased caloric intake had a distinct survival advantage over those who were less enthusiastic about increasing caloric intake. This is why we all inherited genes that make us gravitate towards sweet foods and fatty foods. [...]
