IVF Florida Reproductive Associates proudly joins the Men Having Babies 2021 Southern Surrogacy Conference as a Platinum Sponsor on February 27, 2021. Reproductive endocrinologists, Marc Gualtieri, M.D. and Luis R. Hoyos, M.D., will discuss available options for gay men seeking to become parents in South Florida. The annual event is following a virtual format this year, offering the opportunity to reach more prospective fathers and support them on their journey to parenthood.
This year’s event will feature virtual presentations and the opportunity to interact with fertility specialists, surrogacy agencies, and lawyers about a variety of topics related to egg donation, surrogacy, financial assistance, and much more. By moving to a virtual format, attendees have access to general presentations, breakout sessions, and virtual “expo” tables. During the event, IVF Florida Reproductive Associates will host a virtual meet and greet where attendees can meet Dr. Gualtieri and learn about gestational carriers, egg donation, and other available options.
“The Men Having Babies Conference is a great opportunity for IVF Florida Reproductive Associates to connect with gay men in Florida who are looking to build their families,” says Dr. Gualtieri. “Our renowned donor egg and gestational carrier programs provide patients with highly effective and accessible treatment options to help make the dream of fatherhood a reality.”
While it is free to attend the Men Having Babies Southern Surrogacy event, pre-registration is required in order to receive login credentials.
For more information about IVF Florida’s fertility options for LGBT individuals and couples, visit ivfflorida.com or call 954-247-6200.
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IVF FLORIDA at 12 Feb 2021
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates, a leading clinic for infertility and reproductive treatment in South Florida, announces the addition of Dr. Luis R. Hoyos to its renowned team of reproductive endocrinologists.
Dr. Hoyos is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and board eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He completed a four-year residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI., where he was the Academic Chief Resident and received multiple accolades including, Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Residency Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Excellence in Academic Achievement for four consecutive years. He then completed his three-year subspecialty fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
“I am proud to be a part of an amazing team of experts who are consistently recognized for their contributions to the fertility field,” said Dr. Hoyos. “I look forward to sharing my expertise and building patient connections to help couples and individuals grow their families.”
Dr. Hoyos is an accomplished researcher, having contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles. He is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the International Society for Fertility Preservation, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society.
“The addition of Dr. Hoyos reflects the increasing number of couples who are pursuing the dream of parenthood through fertility options,” said David Hoffman, Chief Medical Officer at IVF Florida Reproductive Associates. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Hoyos join our team and we know he will add tremendous value to our practice, as well as make a great impact in the lives of our patients.”
Patients can schedule a new patient virtual physician consultation with Dr. Hoyos by calling 954-247-6200 or submitting this brief form. IVF Florida patients also have access to unique financing programs, such as Fertility Access, the 100% refund program for IVF, which helps make fertility treatment more affordable.
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IVF Florida at 4 Feb 2021
For those who are thinking of building their family -- but don’t have plans to have a baby just yet -- oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, is a popular option.
Egg freezing is a technique in which a reproductive endocrinologist removes eggs from the ovaries, then freezes and stores them as a method to preserve reproductive potential in women of reproductive age. The process, which is no longer considered an experimental procedure by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, has transformed how and when women can have children. The option for a woman to preserve her fertility has changed the course of reproductive health and provides a sense of relief for those looking to delay motherhood.
If you are considering egg freezing, you are not alone. Here are three common reasons why women choose to freeze their eggs.
Three Reasons Women Choose to Freeze Their Eggs
1. The Time isn’t Right
Whether it’s career-related, searching for the right partner, or just not feeling ready--mentally or financially-- egg freezing allows women to focus on their life and career goals without the added pressure of their biological clock ticking in the background.
2. Medical or Health Reasons
Reasons such as family history of early menopause, endometriosis, or a recent cancer diagnosis are just a few medical reasons women choose to freeze their eggs. When facing the unknown, egg freezing can preserve healthy eggs and improve chances of conceiving in the future.
3. To Gain Fertility Freedom
Fertility in women rapidly declines after 35 years of age, and egg freezing gives women an option to start a family later in life. Egg freezing is an empowering step that offers a sense of security for those looking to delay motherhood.
Is Egg Freezing Right For You?
Egg freezing is an important decision, which should be discussed in detail with a doctor. At any of our IVF FLORIDA fertility clinics, our physicians will guide you through the decision-making process and educate you every step of the way should you decide to move forward with the procedure.
For more information on egg freezing or to schedule a consultation, please call us at 954-247-6200.
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IVF FLORIDA at 22 Jan 2021
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates is now one of 40 programs nationwide and the only program in Florida to receive the Seal of Quality Assurance for Oocyte Cryopreservation and Warming from Donor Egg Bank USA, the largest frozen egg bank in North America. To receive this recognition, practices have to pass a rigorous set of requirements and show exceptional results.
"The Seal of Quality Assurance is about attaining excellence in egg vitrification and warming,” said Heidi Hayes, Executive VP of Donor Egg Bank USA. “We are proud to send frozen donor eggs to IVF Florida given their mastery of both highly technical techniques, which should give not only patients using donor eggs confidence but also women who are choosing elective egg freezing.”
IVF Florida Reproductive Associates has partnered with Donor Egg Bank USA to provide frozen donor eggs as a treatment option for women who are unable to conceive using their own eggs. Donor eggs provide the highest pregnancy rates of any fertility treatment. After a frozen donor egg is fertilized with sperm, the resulting embryo is transferred to the patient’s uterus.
The Seal of Quality Assurance for Oocyte Cryopreservation and Warming showcases IVF Florida Reproductive Associates as achieving a 50% or higher clinical pregnancy rate over a minimum of five cycles as reported in Donor Egg Bank USA’s database, or an overall blastocyst per fertilized egg rate of 50% or higher, independent of clinical rate.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for our expertise in oocyte cryopreservation and warming,” said Dr. Hoffman of IVF Florida Reproductive Associates. “Our mission is to help people become parents, and frozen donor eggs are an important piece of the fertility treatment puzzle.”
Much data has shown that vitrified and warmed donor oocytes are more fragile and difficult to master than their fresh contemporaries. To consistently achieve excellent results with frozen donor oocytes proves that IVF Florida Reproductive Associates can be counted among the few in the field who have attained mastery.
To learn more about egg freezing and fertility preservation, click here.
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IVF FLORIDA at 14 Jan 2021
Whether you are just beginning your fertility journey or you are a current patient who has run across a term or acronym that you haven't encountered before, this IVF terminology quick guide is designed to help you understand the lingo.
ART
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) - Any procedure that involves the removal of eggs from a woman before fertilization, such as in vitro fertilization.
BhCG
Beta hCG Test (BhCG) - A blood test to determine pregnancy. It gives a positive reading if human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present in the blood.
GC
Gestational Carrier (GC) - A woman who carries the pregnancy to term but is not the genetic parent of the baby. Also called Gestational Surrogate.
GnRH
Gonadotropin Release Hormone (GnRH) - A hormone that controls the synthesis and release of the pituitary hormones FSH and LH. GnRH is produced by the hypothalamus.
hCG
Human Chronic Gonadotropin (hCG) - A hormone secreted by the placenta that preserves the pregnancy by prolonging the life of the corpus luteum and stimulating progesterone production. A pregnancy test is positive when hCG is detected. It can be administered therapeutically (Pregnyl or Profasi) to help solve some infertility problems.
HSG
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) - An X-ray procedure used to determine whether the fallopian tubes are open and capable of functioning properly. The physician injects dye into the uterus through the cervix. The dye passes through the tubes if they are open. An HSG can also reveal information such as the configuration of the uterus, irregularities, and the presence of fibroids.
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) - A laboratory procedure in which a single sperm is directly inserted into an individual egg.
IUI
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) - The introduction of specially prepared sperm directly into the uterus through the cervix.
IVF
Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - A procedure in which one or more eggs, each removed from a ripe follicle, is fertilized by a sperm outside the human body.
LH
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - A hormone that causes the ovary to release a mature egg (ovulation). In the male, LH stimulates testosterone production. LH is secreted by the anterior pituitary. In the female, LH stimulates progesterone production after ovulation has occurred.
MF
Male Factor Infertility (MF) - The condition when a couple's infertility is attributed to the man.
OHSS
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) - A possible side effect of medically induced ovulation, characterized by swollen, painful ovaries and, in some cases, the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and chest.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - This commonly diagnosed condition is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones and can cause a woman to have irregular menstrual periods, excess male hormone levels, or small fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries, all of which can lead to abnormal ovulation. PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility.
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - Inflammatory disease of the pelvis, often caused by infection, which can lead to infertility.
PGD
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) - The procedure used to detect genetic or chromosomal abnormalities on embryos created during an IVF cycle. This is a delicately precise micro-manipulative procedure, in which embryologists remove either necessary DNA from the egg shortly after fertilization (polar body biopsy) or a single cell from a three-day-old embryo (embryo biopsy).
RE
Reproductive Endocrinologists (RE) - Physicians trained in obstetrics and gynecology who further specialize and are certified to treat infertility with surgical procedures and technologies associated with physician-assisted reproduction.
SA
Semen Analysis (SA) - A microscopic examination of freshly ejaculated semen to evaluate the number of sperm (count), the percentage of moving sperm (motility), and the size and shape of the sperm (morphology).
SI
Secondary Infertility (SI) - The inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy after having given birth to one or more children.
TET
Tubal Embryo Transfer (TET) - A surgical procedure in which a fertilized and divided egg is transferred to the fallopian tubes.
TI
Therapeutic Insemination (TI) - A procedure in which sperm from a male partner or a donor (Therapeutic Donor Insemination-TDI) are placed into a woman's vagina or cervix. Also called artificial insemination, but distinct from Intrauterine Insemination.
ZIFT
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) - The surgical transfer of a zygote, or fertilized egg, into a fallopian tube one day after fertilization.
For a full glossary of fertility terms, click here.
To speak with a fertility specialist call 954-247-6200, or schedule an appointment online.
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IVF FLORIDA at 8 Jan 2021