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 Fertility Center
Our success rate is enviable, as evidenced by the trust placed in us by more than 200 referring physicians. In fact, our "take home baby rates" for assisted reproductive techniques, like IVF, have exceeded the national average for over 10 years. The Fertility Center of Maryland is an active member of the IVF Registry and of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies.
The indications for advanced reproductive techniques have been extended to include almost every infertility problem: endometriosis, tubal factor, DES exposure, abnormal sperm counts, and sperm antibodies are some of the most common indications. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is performed when the sperm count or motility is inadequate for IVF. ICSI can also be done with sperm removed directly from the testes.
In a normal menstrual cycle only one egg is ovulated. To increase the chance for success, we attempt to gather more than one egg (oocyte). This is done by stimulating the ovary with medications. Most of these medications have to be given by daily injection. Careful monitoring is required for ovulation induction to be successful. The egg is inside a small fluid-filled structure called a follicle. As the eggs mature, more fluid gathers in the follicle and the blood estrogen level rises. By using ultrasound to measure the follicle size and blood estrogen levels, it is possible to accurately judge the proper time for egg retrieval. Blood is usually drawn every morning or every other morning efore 9 a.m. for about 14 days. Ultrasounds are done for 5- 7 days starting around cycle day 8. For your convenience, our office opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. on weekends.
If a couple has been trying to achieve pregnancy for over 1 year it is time to consult our specialists who exclusively treat couples with infertility. Since infertility can be age related, patients 35 years of age and older should see us after failure to conceive for 6 months.
Embryo transfer is a process by which we place the fertilized egg (embryo) into the uterus. The procedure takes 5 minutes and does not require anesthesia or medication.
A small catheter with the embryos in a small amount of fluid is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. Natural progesterone injections or suppositories will be given to support the attachment and growth of the embryo. Usually the embryo transfers are done three days after retrieval. In some cases, we wait for 5- 6 days and do a
blastocyst transfer. Blastocysts are advanced embryos. The main difference between a day 3 transfer and a blastocyst transfer is that only 30% of good quality embryos
become blastocysts. Doing a day 3 transfer gives the patient the opportunity to have more embryos to freeze to improve the overall chances to achieve a pregnancy from
one egg retrieval.
www.fertilitycentermd.com
Fertility Center of Maryland (Towson)
110 West Road Suite 102
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 410-296-6400
Toll Free: 1-800-405-4IVF
Fax: 410-296-6405
Acupuncture Point Well Taken Acupuncture
Laura has over 25 years experience in the health care field as a nurse, researcher, and acupuncturist. She received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Northeastern
University, a Master's degree in Public Health from John Hopkins University, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture from The Traditional Acupuncture Institute. She is
National Board Certified in Acupuncture and is also a Certified Animal Acupuncturist. Laura has been practicing acupuncture for more than 10 years and has worked
overseas as a nurse in Africa and Asia as well as on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. She has a loving husband, a teenage son, and two young twin daughters that keep her quite busy.
Allyson holds a Master of Acupuncture from the TAI Sophia Institute for the Healing Arts where she continues to serve on the faculty in both the Applied Healing Arts and Acupuncture degree programs. She also teaches TAI Sophia's "Redefining Health" workshops to business and community groups, both nationally and internationally. She is a Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Allyson's prior work experience includes clinical social work, child advocacy and corporate public affairs consulting. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland and a BA in Russian Studies from the University of Virginia.
Allyson and Laura contine to work and study with prominent figures in Chinese medicine. They are members of the Doctors' Speakers Bureau, a not-for profit organization providing free seminars to the public on complementary medicine.
Acupuncture treatment is an excellent way to smooth this transition into the longer days and increased activity of the season. It can aid in the flexibility we all need to
organize new projects and ideas, as well as the anxiety that may accompany the need to get it all done NOW.
Consider finally taking the step towards your picture of a more well-rounded experience of health and well-being. Make this the year you finally address those spring time allergies, chronic back pain, premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. Or are you planning a birth of your own in nine months? Set aside time to use acupuncture treatment to support you around fertility and hormonal concerns.
Don’t allow yourself to be stuck during this time of movement and growth. It is a great season to address fatigue linked to any number of things including anemia,
fibromyalgia, or emotional concerns. Allow yourself the freedom to grow and change in harmony with the seasons with the support of acupuncture and herbal treatment.
Who knows what possibilities are in store for you?
www.pointwelltaken.net
5801 Falls Road - Baltimore, MD 21209 - 410.464.0900
fertility treatments by Sheryl Martin Baltimore
When people ask me the question "What is Acupuncture good for?", I always reply without hesitation, "It is great for treatment of menstrual disorders". In my 18 years of practice as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, I have seen amazing clinical results in the treatment of women's disorders, such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia,
menopausal syndrome and infertility.
Recently, the use of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine combined with conventional medical treatment of infertility has gained popularity. Some couples who are meeting
challenges in an effort to achieve pregnancy are exploring every treatment option available. With the advent of new acupuncture research for the treatment of infertility,
couples are finding that Acupuncture offers new ways to increase their chances of getting pregnant.
Chinese Medicine, which is over 2,000 years old, spoke about infertility, and described in detail a means to correct or remedy functional problems leading to infertility. Traditionally, the practice of medicine in China's culture was more preventative than reactive as is in most western cultures. It is said in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, "to administer medicines to those who have already become ill, is likened to a man who tries to dig a well after he has become thirsty". In other words, one could say that it is easier to remedy a problem before it exists, instead of waiting till the problem is already ingrained before beginning treatment.
Although it is a good thing that couples needing medical assistance are helped by using Chinese Medicine, it would be more beneficial if they were to seek Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine earlier in their journey. There is another old saying once coined by a wise sage that succinctly outlines my point, "cultivate the soil before planting the seed." Analogously, we'll say that the woman refers to "the soil". A practitioner of Chinese Medicine does a comprehensive assessment for women experiencing difficulty with their menstrual cycle, or with getting pregnant. They may find some energetic, or functional imbalances in which case they would initiate treatment. By doing this, they can feasibly prevent having to undergo more invasive treatments.
www.acupuncture-baltimore.com
658 Kenilworth Dr.
Suite 206
Baltimore, MD 21204
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