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TOPIC: Assisted Reproductive Technology
Infertility is a heartbreaking, emotional life crisis that threatens relationships, dreams for the future, and one's sense of self. It's a common disease that affects roughly ten percent of couples of reproductive age. What causes infertility and how is it diagnosed? Those are just some of the questions our experts will be answering on the next Health Link. We'll also meet some folks who overcame infertility. Join us as we explore the latest in assisted reproductive technology. GUESTS: John M. Donhowe, MD Dr. Donhowe has practiced at Bellevue Woman's Hospital since 1987 when he became director of the clinical laboratory. He established the Capital Region Genetics & IVF Center at Bellevue Woman's Hospital in the fall of 1994. He is experienced in non-surgical infertility diagnostic and treatment procedures, including intrauterine insemination, IVF, and ICSI. Edgar Henriques, MD Dr. Edgar Henriques specializes in reproductive endocrinology. He has a private practice located in Albany. Mazin Abdullah, MD Dr. Abdullah specializes in reproductive endocrinology at Albany IVF, Fertility and Gynecology. Web Resources
The National Infertility Association (RESOLVE) is a chapter-based nation-wide
network that is dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for men
and women facing the crisis of infertility. Established in 1974, RESOLVE has
been helping couples to navigate the maze of options available to handle
infertility for over thirty years. Among many accomplishments, they have
established support groups for couples dealing with the stressful issue of
infertility and also have also built a comprehensive system of
physician-referral and couple-education. 1-888-623-0744
Go to their website for more info Established in 1944, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine is one of the oldest organizations devoted to the education, advocacy, and standards of reproductive medicine. They formed many of the common practices used in reproductive medicine today, including in vitro fertilization and donor insemination. The ASRM's website provides comprehensive information for helping patients both physically and psychologically during the turbulent times that infertility may cause. The ASRM can also point patients in the direction of more resources, including up-to-date publications by doctors studying in the field of assisted reproductive technology. Go to their website for more info The American Fertility Association (AFA) was founded in 1999 and works to educate the public about reproductive disease, and support families during struggles with infertility and adoption. The AFA provides a range of services designed to help people gather information about medical treatments, options, coping techniques, legal and insurance issues, and other concerns. One of its goals is to help couples make informed decisions throughout the infertility process. The AFA's services focus around increasing awareness of the medical and social issues around reproductive health and infertility, as well as prevention efforts that target young people to help them make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive lives. The AFA is a national, non-profit organization serving the entire country through its national office in New York City. Go to their website for more info The National Women's Health Information Center is a group established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide reliable health information for women everywhere. Their database provides comprehensive information about infertility and the options available to infertile women. The NWHIC also provides information for many other aspects of women's health and is a valuable resource to any woman looking for the most current information on how to care for her body. 1-800-994-9662 Go to their website for more info |
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