There’s a misconception with infertility that most people who struggle to conceive only struggle for their first pregnancy. For more than 3 million women in the US, that’s just not a reality. Secondary infertility, when a couple have not been able to become pregnant a second time after a year of trying to conceive, is more common than many people expect.
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If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success, taking the next step to see a fertility specialist can be daunting. You may worry about how multiple appointments will affect your work schedule. Or, maybe you’re worried about the cost of treatment. These are valid concerns, so choosing the right doctor and practice is very important when undergoing fertility testing and treatment.
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If you are having trouble getting pregnant, you might wonder when it’s time to see a fertility specialist. Generally speaking, infertility is described as the inability to conceive after 12 months of having unprotected sex regularly. For older women (usually over age 35), seeking the advice of a fertility specialist is usually recommended after 6 months of trying without success.
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Park Avenue Fertility is proud to work with the LGBTQ community. There are a number of options available to help you grow your family. Park Avenue Fertility works with sperm donors, egg donors, and surrogates in addition to performing intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), for patients who need it. We evaluate your needs and develop a plan that is right for you.
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There are so many factors to consider throughout your fertility journey. Should you start with an intrauterine insemination (IUI)? Will in vitro fertilization (IVF) provide a higher success rate? When, if at all, should you consider an egg or sperm donor? According to the CDC, 12% of all IVF pregnancies are achieved through egg donation.
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Planning and preparing for a pregnancy, even when everything goes smoothly, is a big decision.
It goes without saying that making the choice to begin fertility treatments is a brave step in addressing infertility and working towards your fertility desires. Even in an unassisted pregnancy, future mothers or couples have to consider things like timing,
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With so many pregnancy announcements and gender reveals getting posted to social media, if you are struggling to get pregnant, it can feel like you are completely alone. Well, you are not alone! A visit to Park Avenue Fertility and Dr. Andrew Levi will change your perspective. When Dr. Levi meets with new patients, he listens to their history and concerns,
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Park Avenue Fertility was founded by Dr. Andrew Levi to create a different type of fertility clinic. Dr. Levi believes in “one patient, one doctor”. As a result, patients at Park Avenue Fertility never feel like just another number getting run through a mill.
Dr. Levi performs each consultation personally, so he is able to connect with patients from the start.
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In vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, is a fertility treatment which involves multiple steps. First, a woman’s ovaries are stimulated with medication to produce multiple eggs. She is then closely monitored to determine the appropriate time to harvest the eggs. Once harvested, the eggs are combined with sperm, and they are grown for 5-6 days in a controlled environment that mimics the human body.
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For women under 35 using fresh embryos, ranking is based on live birth rate per transfer for fresh embryos
TRUMBULL, CT October 1, 2018 –
Park Avenue Fertility (www.parkavefertility.com) is announcing today that Park Avenue Fertility earned the #2 ranking for best IVF centers in the United States for women under 35 using fresh embryos with these results:
Live Birth Rate / Transfer: 73.3
Average Embryos / Transfer: 1.2
Fresh Transfers For Women Under 35: 30
Banking Cycles For Women Under 35: 10%
Total Cycles in All Groups: 222
Rankings are based on live birth rate per transfer for Fresh Embryos with 20 or more transfers per segment as reported in the 2016 CDC Final IVF Success Rate Report.
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