Blog Archive
For the past six weeks our office has been working on a limited schedule as well as with limited staff. This has been a difficult time and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we have tried to field and answer your questions to the best of our ability....
We know that many of you have been patiently waiting for word on resumption of care in relation to IVF stimulation, Embryo Transfer, as well as outpatient surgical procedures. We have been under governor’s mandate to postpone all non-urgent procedures up until recently when he allowed for resumption of...
We want to start by saying that we hope that all our patients, their families and friends have remained safe and healthy during this very difficult time. Our prayers have been fervent that we all make it through this pandemic healthy and come out with a new appreciation for our...
https://www.reproductivefacts.org/news-and-publications/covid-19-resources-for-patients/docs/advice-from-the-mhpg-on-ways-to-care-for-yourself/ Advice From the MHPG On Ways to Care for YourselfASRM and the Mental Health Professional Group of ASRM (MHPG) have been working hard to distribute information about COVID-19 along with guidance about precautions that can be taken. We know you are following these, and we hope that they...
Just released by ASRM Covid-19 Task Force on 03/31/2020 affirms all the stated recommendations of 03/17/2020 as timely and appropriate regarding no initiation of new treatments to include: Ovulation induction for intercourse or IUI (intra-uterine inseminations) IVF stimulation Fresh or frozen embryo transfers Only exceptions to be considered is for...
"What exactly is IVF?" "How expensive is IVF?" "What are my chances of becoming pregnant using IVF?" "Is IVF right for me?" These are important and very relevant questions that are asked to our staff on a daily basis. We are proud that Dr. Rodriguez was featured in the following...
We are proud to announce that Dr. Alfred J. Rodriguez has once again been named as one of Dallas Magazine's"Best Doctor's" for 2016 in the field of infertility.How are the "Best Doctors" chosen?The final "Best Doctors" list is comprised by a peer-review voting processes. Dallas Magazine states "We rely on the doctors’ expertise...
Obesity is a disease of excess body fat that varies by race, gender, age, and individual. It is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society as well as a major health problem world-wide. Obesity is categorized by BMI (body mass index) as follows:Overweight - 25-29.9Obese - >30 (Class 1 - 30-35, Class...
Obesity - A Very Sensitive Subject! Everyday we meet with couples where one or both partners is significantly overweight and we know that even outside the world of "infertility" being overweight has significant health implications. Obese patients have an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even cancer! We tend...
Pregnancy loss is a devastating event for a woman whether she suffers one sporadic miscarriage or recurrent losses. ACOG, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, statistics show the 5% of reproductive age women experience two or more miscarriages and 1% experience three or more. Up to 70% of early...
Preimplantation genetic screening-PGS- tests embryos for normal chromosome numbers. Does this testing improve IVF success rates and if so, who is this testing for? The answer is "yes" it does improve IVF success rates and we feel PGS should be offered to all couples undergoing advanced reproductive technologies! Mistakenly, PGS is thought...
Implantation -it's close to a "Lunar Landing"You have gotten so far as embryo transfer and been told you have an"excellent blastocyst" embryo, or take it a step further. You have done preimplantation genetic testing on your embryos and know you are transferring a reportedly "genetically normal"embryo. Well, that's a slam...
No longer is it only single women in their mid to late thirties considering the need to assess and preserve their fertility for when “the time is right or Mr. Right comes along”. We are now seeing a much younger patient population, both married and single, with questions about and...
The Dallas area patients have selected Dr. Rodriguez, for the Patients' Choice Award for 2008. This is a wonderful achievement as more than 400,000 patient reviews and ratings were gathered, and this top rating was awarded to a select few of the nation's most beloved doctors. The patients of Dr....
Dr. Alfred J. Rodriguez has been selected and nominated by his peers as being one of the "Top Doctors in America". Congratulations to Dr. Rodriguez and his staff on this outstanding honor!
Dr. Alfred J. Rodriguez has been selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as one of the southwest region "Top Doctors" for 2011. Click here for more on this award.
We are proud to announce Dr. Rodriguez has once again been included in the D Magazine "Top Doctor's in Dallas" list for 2009. Dr. Rodriguez had previously been distinguished with this honor since 2003. For more information, please visit the D Magazine website located here.Congratulations Dr. Rodriguez and the Texas IVF Staff!