New York Infertility Patients Get Infertility Insurance in 2020!

This is a copy of an article from the Times Union newspaper. ALBANY — Starting Jan. 1, New Yorkers looking to build families will have greater access to in vitro fertilization and fertility preservation services thanks to a hard-fought law that significantly expands insurance coverage for the services. The new law, enacted as part of the Read More

40 Years of IVF

July 25 was Louise Brown’s 40th birthday and the fortieth anniversary of the first successful IVF birth! For those who have achieved success, thank you for giving us the opportunity to help in the creation of your #blotnerbabies. You are now part of a special group — the parents of the 8 million+ children borne via Read More

Preparing for Your Summer Vacation

Summer has started, which may mean taking a vacation for many of our patients. Whether your vacation is a ‘staycation’ and visiting local attractions or it involves traveling cross-country or internationally, we encourage all of you to plan ahead. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy your time away, so here are some Read More

It’s Polycystic Ovary Syndrome — #PCOS — Awareness Month

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common cause for ovulatory dysfunction in reproductive-age women, affecting about 8% of that population. Often with a genetic basis, a woman will have a 35-40% chance of having the syndrome if her mother or sister is affected. Adult-onset diabetes is also common in the family. Insulin resistance has been Read More

Guest Blog: Tips to Afford Infertility Treatment

Many people think if they are denied insurance coverage for fertility treatment, or simply lack benefits, their only options are bad and worse. The reality is, infertility patients are more powerful than they realize. There are numerous options people can pursue and resources they can access. The three most important things you need to know Read More