https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/Denver Fertility-Albrecht Women’s Care2023-12-18T20:11:00-05:00https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2023/12/18/4-ways-to-cope-during-2154584 ways to cope during the holidaysMany people who struggle with infertility find the holidays a challenge for various reasons. There s a mix of sentiments, from feeling ungrateful in the most wonderful time of the year , to feeling sad or jealous at pregnancy announcements; to dealing with the dreadful when are you having kids!? questions. This is why it s important to have a few tools to make this time a bit more bearable.
2023-12-18T20:11:00-05:00Michelle Kosticmichellekostic@test.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, infertility/2023/12/18/4-ways-to-cope-during-215458Mental Health Tips Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2023/01/05/heather-andrew-s-ivf-story-213986Heather & Andrew's IVF StoryDr. Albrecht, Today (and every day), we want to thank you for helping us transfer our last 2 (of 8) embryos, exactly 1 year ago. We came to you after: -- 8 years of trying to conceive -- 8 embryos created -- 4 embryo transfers -- 3 other fertility specialists -- 3 reproductive health surgeries -- countless shots and medications We didn't know what to expect, but something about you just felt right. You took time and care with us, you listened to our concerns, and you took action. Because of you, we got the call of our dreams on December 22, 2021 - we were pregnant (likely with twins)!! You helped us grow our family, and you helped our son have siblings.
2023-01-05T15:22:00-05:00Denver Fertility Albrecht Women's Carewherepeoplebecomeparents@gmail.comfalsefalsefalseivf, testimonial, infertility/2023/01/05/heather-andrew-s-ivf-story-213986IVF Story - Denver Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2022/10/18/calling-all-babies-213829Calling All Babies!It s that time of year again! Annual SART data reporting is nearing a close. This is a special season for everyone at Denver Fertility as we reach out to all our graduated IVF patients and hear of the many, many babies delivered! These heartwarming stories and beautiful photos spark joy amongst the entire staff, recharging our batteries as we prepare for the upcoming year.
2022-10-18T11:27:00-04:00Michael Bakermbaker@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsesart, ivf/2022/10/18/calling-all-babies-213829SART Denver Fertility Carehttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2021/01/15/covid-vaccines-in-pregnancy-208303COVID Vaccines In PregnancyThere has been a lot of hype and hope regarding the COVID19 vaccines. Currently there are two COVID19 vaccines available for administration in the United States. They have been developed by Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) for age 16 years old and Moderna (mRNA-1273) for age 18 years old.
2021-01-15T15:22:00-05:00Dr. Drew Amblerdrewambler@test.comfalsefalsefalsecovid-19, vaccines/2021/01/15/covid-vaccines-in-pregnancy-208303COVID Vaccines In Pregnancy- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2021/01/07/denver-fertility-lab-is-fully-208215Denver Fertility Lab Is Fully Accredited By The Joint CommissionDenver Fertility is proud to announce the attainment of our Joint Commission laboratory accreditation! In this blog post, we will discuss what that means for our clinic and our patients We are very excited to announce that we have passed our initial Joint Commission survey with flying colors. Denver Fertility is now an officially accredited IVF laboratory! For those of you who may not know, The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO / TJC) is an independent organization that certifies and accredits health care programs in the United States. TJC sends professional inspectors to laboratories across the country to ensure that their staff, facilities, and procedures meet the exceptionally high standards of TJC which greatly exceed the regulations set forth by state and federal government. There is no requirement for IVF labs to be accredited, however, we feel strongly that accountability to a third-party organization is a core component towar
2021-01-07T12:00:00-05:00Michael Bakermbaker@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalseivf, ivf-lab/2021/01/07/denver-fertility-lab-is-fully-208215Accredited IVF Lab- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/12/02/covid-19-update-from-dr-207807COVID -19 Update From Dr. Bruce AlbrechtEvery time I have a consultation with a new patient, I stress to them how important those three things are as they are the only things that we have to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.
2020-12-02T12:43:00-05:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsecovid-19, mental-health, dr-bruce-albrecht/2020/12/02/covid-19-update-from-dr-207807https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/11/03/5-tips-to-ditch-environmental-2074655 Tips To Ditch Environmental Toxins & Improve FertilityFertility struggles are challenging add in the overwhelming topic of environmental toxins and most folks eyes start to glaze over. Yet, we know that exposures to common chemicals in the environment can have a real impact on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. In fact, The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) even created a position statement in 2016 urging OB/GYNs to counsel their patients on the importance of avoiding environmental exposures whenever possible during the preconception and prenatal period.
2020-11-03T13:49:00-05:00Dr. Caitlin O'Connorcaitlin@test.comfalsefalsefalseenvironmental-toxins/2020/11/03/5-tips-to-ditch-environmental-207465Environmental Toxins & Improve Fertility - Denverhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/07/24/profession-of-embryology-years-of-206125Profession of Embryology: Years of training and a lifetime of LearningYou may have never thought about the professional medical subspecialty of embryology- until you needed one of us that is! You may never meet us, but we treat your embryos (our patients !) as if they were our own children. So, who are we? How did we get here and what do we do?
2020-07-24T18:19:00-04:00Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe, PhD. TStest@test.comfalsefalsefalseivf, embryologist, icsi/2020/07/24/profession-of-embryology-years-of-206125Embryology-Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/05/05/when-will-life-return-to-205111When will life return to normal?Dum Spiro Spero: While I Breathe, There Is Hope The world of October 2019 no longer exists. Our lives have been transformed in ways that we could not possibly have imagined back then. The last time that the whole world hoped for normalcy was in the period from 1918-1920. The world suffered through World War I between 1914 and 1919, and if that were not bad enough, we also experienced the horrific influenza pandemic of 1918-1920. That pandemic may have infected as many as one third of the world's population and killed as many as 100 million people including 800,000 Americans. During the 1920 presidential election campaign, Warren Harding s campaign slogan was Return to Normalcy. By that he meant moving forward to a world without war, improved global economic outlook and a country without a major disease. Does this sound eerily familiar now?? In many places around the world, the number of new COVID-19 cases and the number of deaths are plateauing or even decreas
2020-05-05T22:33:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruecovid-19, mental-health, dr-bruce-albrecht/2020/05/05/when-will-life-return-to-205111COVID -19 Fertility -Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/05/04/three-easy-steps-to-making-205101Three Easy Steps to Making Your Fertility Mantra More EffectiveRaise your hand if you feel like you are riding an emotional roller coaster these days? Grappling with infertility is an emotional struggle unto itself. Given the new level of uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has created in our lives, more than ever, each day presents a new adventure in navigating the emotional highs and lows. However, if we explore these emotional experiences with more curiosity about ourselves and less judgment about how we respond, this roller coaster ride can become less threatening and instead create opportunities for growth, confidence and hope. I wonder if you can think back to a time when you were at an amusement park and were contemplating a thrill inducing ride? You might experience a few moments of doubt and fear as your place in line progresses? What if I get hurt? What if the ride gets stuck? What if the worst happens? Of course, you can tell yourself you ll be fine, but that doesn t curtail your nagging fears completely. You re still nervous.
2020-05-04T22:57:00-04:00Lisa Brent,M.A., C.Ht.lbrent@test.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, hypnosis-for-fertility, stress, anxiety/2020/05/04/three-easy-steps-to-making-205101https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/04/16/the-waiting-game-is-hard-204761The Waiting Game Is HardDuring these unprecedented times, several patients are postponing treatment or being told that they need to delay fertility treatment for an unknown length of time.
The fertility journey that several people must face is already challenging, and the process can often be overwhelming.
2020-04-16T22:31:00-04:00Dr. Dana Amblerdambler@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruemental-health, covid-19/2020/04/16/the-waiting-game-is-hard-204761Mental Health, Covid-19 -Denver Fertilityhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/04/14/is-it-time-to-panic-204729Is It Time to Panic?It continues to amaze me at how the current COVID-19 pandemic has created such a panic in so many people. Please do not misinterpret this to mean that I do not think that the current pandemic is a global disaster, because it is and I do.
2020-04-14T22:53:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruecovid-19/2020/04/14/is-it-time-to-panic-204729Is It Time To Panic ? Covid-19 Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/02/03/overcoming-subconscious-blocks-to-fertility-203709Overcoming Subconscious Blocks To FertilityOur subconscious is designed to protect us, so it does what it knows has worked for us in the past, because it has no ability to think critically. It s not lazy, but it prefers the path of least resistance. As a result, occasionally the subconscious can work against our best intentions and efforts. Even when it s something we desperately want, like conception. It s not purposely trying to sabotage things, it s just doing what it knows, habitually, to do. Many women have spent a significant portion of their lives trying NOT to get pregnant. The subconscious mind has accepted this desire and embedded the belief for so long that it takes time to switch gears. Once the decision to have a baby is made, it can take awhile for this new message to be accepted by the subconscious mind.
2020-02-03T20:40:00-05:00Lisa Brent,M.A., C.Ht.lbrent@test.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, hypnosis-for-fertility, stress, anxiety/2020/02/03/overcoming-subconscious-blocks-to-fertility-203709Hypnotherapy for Fertility- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2020/01/05/is-embryoglue-really-an-add-on-203313Is EmbryoGlue really an “Add-On”?The embryo transfer is an exciting moment for everyone involved! While great care is put into every step of the IVF process, this climactic event is held in special regard. So much effort has been put forth to reach the limitless potential that is concentrated in a healthy blastocyst. A smooth transfer procedure puts the embryo into the uterus, but the biology of embryo implantation is essential to achieving the anticipated pregnancy. With this biology in mind, it is in the moments leading up to transfer where EmbryoGlue plays its role. EmbryoGlue is a solution of nutrients and macromolecules (most notably hyaluronan) which holds the embryo immediately prior to the transfer and aids the embryo through the implantation process after the embryo has been placed in the uterus.
2020-01-05T22:45:00-05:00Michael Bakermbaker@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetrueembryo-glue, ivf, ivf-transfer, fet, ivf-lab/2020/01/05/is-embryoglue-really-an-add-on-203313EmbryoGlue IVF, Denver Fertility- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/12/30/yoga-for-fertility-support-203241Yoga For Fertility SupportFor many of us, fitness is an aspect of our weekly schedules that we can count on to help us feel energized, strong and healthy, and to give us an outlet to reduce stress. When it comes to your fertility health, certain types of high-intensity, androgen producing exercise can have a negative impact. When trying to conceive a baby becomes more difficult than expected, we often find ourselves seeking things we can modify in our daily lives to better our chances to conceive.
2019-12-30T16:54:00-05:00Aubrey Kyrsn Koplar, E-RYT, certified Fertility Yoga instructoraubreykyrsnkoplar@blank.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, yoga-for-fertility, exercise-for-fertility/2019/12/30/yoga-for-fertility-support-203241Yoga for Fertility, Denver Fertility, Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/12/10/tips-to-staying-mentally-healthy-202983Tips To Staying Mentally Healthy During InfertilityI m here to say, you re not going crazy. You re not being a drama queen. You re not overreacting. Going through infertility is physically and emotionally challenging. Well documented research has shown that going through infertility FEELS like a life crisis.
2019-12-10T13:24:00-05:00Dr. Alison Wilsondr.alisonwilson@wow.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, therapy, depression, mental-health-and-infertility/2019/12/10/tips-to-staying-mentally-healthy-202983Mental Health and Infertility -Denver, Co https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/10/29/studies-evaluating-levothyroxine-to-reduce-202307Studies Evaluating Levothyroxine To Reduce The Risk of MiscarriageStudies evaluating the use of levothyroxine to reduce the risk of miscarriage and preterm birth have shown both benefit and no benefit
2019-10-29T13:01:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsemiscarriage, thyroid, levothyroxine/2019/10/29/studies-evaluating-levothyroxine-to-reduce-202307https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/09/16/what-is-hereditary-breast-ovarian-cancer-201657What is hereditary breast/ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome?Most cancers are sporadic but approximately 15% of cancers may be hereditary. This seems to be true for both breast and ovarian cancers. Learn about Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome major features in a family.
2019-09-16T16:23:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruehboc-syndrome, brca1-gene, brca-2-gene, breast-cancer, ovarian-cancer/2019/09/16/what-is-hereditary-breast-ovarian-cancer-201657HBOC Syndrome- Denver,Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/07/31/methods-for-ensuring-the-correct-200939Methods For Ensuring The Correct Identity Of Your EmbryosDue to the recent news story out of California, we have been fielding many patient questions regarding our methods for ensuring the correct identity of your embryos. This question is foundational to your trust in Denver Fertility and we do not take that for granted.
2019-07-31T18:06:00-04:00Michael Bakermbaker@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalseivf, ivf-lab, embryo-identity/2019/07/31/methods-for-ensuring-the-correct-200939Ensuring identity of your Embryos - Denver, CO https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/05/22/does-dhea-improve-success-for-198861Does DHEA Improve success for IVF/ICSI with Decreased Ovarian Reserve?Hear Dr. Albrecht's Analysis on Study. The aim of this study was to provide the best available evidence on the role of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) treatment in improving the outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in women with poor ovarian response (POR).
2019-05-22T17:26:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedhea, decreased-ovarian-reserve, ivf/2019/05/22/does-dhea-improve-success-for-198861DHEA & IVF- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/05/10/what-fertility-specialists-say-about-198427"What Fertility Specialists Say About Preparing for Treatment"Dr. Albrecht was recently featured in Theralogix blog titled What Fertility Specialists Say About Preparing for Treatment. In the post, Dr. Albrecht discusses recommend vitamin supplements to improve fertility.
2019-05-10T17:22:00-04:00Denver Fertility Albrecht Women's Carewherepeoplebecomeparents@gmail.comfalsefalsefalsevitamins, lifestyle-for-fertility/2019/05/10/what-fertility-specialists-say-about-198427https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/04/30/common-myths-on-infertiltiy-busted-198171Common Myths On Infertiltiy BustedAlthough there has certainly been a significant rise in the number of fertility stories in the news over the last few years, it remains a topic that isn t talked about at cocktail parties or among friends. It s still very much a topic shrouded in darkness. That lack of discussion in an open forum has created a vacuum in our society filled with a plethora of myths and exaggerations about fertility and fertility treatment, despite the media s focus.
2019-04-30T17:09:00-04:00Dr. Dana Amblerdambler@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruefaq, infertility-myths, infertility/2019/04/30/common-myths-on-infertiltiy-busted-198171Infertility Facts, Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/03/11/5-tips-to-managing-endometriosis-1970655 Tips to Managing EndometriosisEndometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March with a mission to raise awareness of a disease which affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide. In conjunction with Endometriosis Awareness month, here are 5 tips on how to manage your endometriosis.
2019-03-11T16:37:00-04:00Dr. Dana Amblerdambler@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalseendometriosis/2019/03/11/5-tips-to-managing-endometriosis-197065Denver Fertility Endometriosis, Englewood, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/02/04/how-does-mindfulness-boost-fertility-196257How does Mindfulness boost fertility?When trying to conceive it only makes sense that our body needs to be in a receptive, relaxed and balanced state not a state of fight or flight that most of us unconsciously live in.
2019-02-04T17:30:00-05:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsefertility, mindfulness, ivf, stress, mental-health/2019/02/04/how-does-mindfulness-boost-fertility-196257https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2019/01/02/top-5-tips-to-improve-195645Top 5 Tips To Improve Fertility Through NutritionYou can enrich hormone balance and nourish the cells of your reproductive system, and the cells that will become your baby, with the foods that you choose to eat. Upgrading your nutrition can have great effect on your fertility outcomes, optimizing hormone levels, improving egg and sperm quality, balancing blood sugar levels, improving fertility lab values and enriching uterine lining. Wherever you are in your fertility treatment journey, be it IUI, IVF or timed intercourse, upgrading your nutrition can greatly enhance your fertility.
2019-01-02T22:34:00-05:00Cecily Yousafrvntss@gmail.comfalsefalsefalsenutrition, female-infertility/2019/01/02/top-5-tips-to-improve-195645Improve Fertility Through Nutrition- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/12/04/colorado-surrogacy-featuring-dr-195253Colorado Surrogacy - Featuring Dr. Ambler on ART New AdvancementsRecently, Dr. Dana Ambler was a guest blogger for Colorado Surrogacy website titled Latest Developments in ART. In the Article Dr. Ambler writes on advancements in Pre-implantation Genetic Testing
2018-12-04T17:09:00-05:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetrueivf, pre-implantation-genetic-testing, preimplantation-genetic-screening/2018/12/04/colorado-surrogacy-featuring-dr-195253Latest Advancements in ART -Denver Coloradohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/08/05/watch-in-vitro-fertilization-what-192357Watch "In Vitro Fertilization: What Do I Need To Know?" WebinarWondering if In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the right option for you? Watch Dr. Dana Ambler featured in our latest webinar In Vitro Fertilization, What Do I Need To Know?
2018-08-05T14:14:00-04:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetrue/2018/08/05/watch-in-vitro-fertilization-what-192357IVF Webinar - Denver,COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/08/05/five-surprising-facts-about-your-192355FIVE Surprising Facts About Your FertilityReady to conceive? Arm yourself with the facts before getting started. A recent web-based study from the American Infertility Association (AIA) showed that only one in more than 12,000 women could answer 15 questions about their reproductive life cycle!
2018-08-05T13:59:00-04:00Dr. Dana Amblerdambler@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsefrequently-asked-questions, infertility, female-infertility, dr-dana-ambler, male-infertility/2018/08/05/five-surprising-facts-about-your-192355Five Facts About Fertility- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/08/01/denver-fertility-albrecht-women-s-care-192287Denver Fertility Albrecht Women's Care Appearance on Colorado's BestWatch our TV segment on Colorado's Best, where Dr. Ambler and Dr. Albrecht answer common fertility questions.
2018-08-01T17:49:00-04:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetrue/2018/08/01/denver-fertility-albrecht-women-s-care-192287TV Appearance on Colorado's Best- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/08/01/evaluation-of-ovarian-function-a-192285Evaluation of Ovarian Function: A historical perspective.In the evaluation of an infertile patient, ovarian function is one of the most important parameters. The evaluation process is a complex one that involves many different tests and has evolved significantly over the past 40 years.
2018-08-01T17:42:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, amh, fsh, ovarian-reserve, frequently-asked-questions/2018/08/01/evaluation-of-ovarian-function-a-192285Evaluation of Ovarian Function - Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/08/01/dr-dana-ambler-free-webinar-192283Dr. Dana Ambler Free Webinar on Gestational CarriersDr. Dana Ambler was a guest host for Colorado Surrogacy s free webinar series on Gestational Carriers. Her webinar discusses who is an ideal candidate, carrier screening, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and more.
2018-08-01T17:39:00-04:00Dr. Dana Amblerdambler@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruedr-dana-ambler, gestational-carrier, surrogacy, frequently-asked-questions/2018/08/01/dr-dana-ambler-free-webinar-192283Free Webinar on Gestational Carriers-Denver,COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/30/double-versus-single-iui-for-191815Double versus single IUI for unexplained infertilityPolyzos, etal. Fertil Steril 94:1261-66, 2010. This study gathered information from six randomized trials involving 829 women. The clinical pregnancy rate for treatment with double IUI was 13.6% and was 14.4% with a single IUI. There was no statistical difference between these groups suggesting that a double IUI offers no clear benefit in the overall clinical pregnancy rate in couples with unexplained infertility.
2018-06-30T00:19:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, fertility-treatment, iui/2018/06/30/double-versus-single-iui-for-191815Unexplained Infertility, IUI Treatment-Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/30/boning-up-on-bone-health-191813Boning Up on Bone HealthEffect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis. Bolland etal, Brit Med Journal 341:c3691, 2010. These investigators looked at whether calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events. They included only studies that used calcium supplements alone. If vitamin D or bisphosphonates were also used, the studies were excluded.
2018-06-30T00:15:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, post-menopause, fertility-health/2018/06/30/boning-up-on-bone-health-191813Fertility Health-Bone Health- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/30/flu-vaccine-and-maternal-protection-191809Flu Vaccine and Maternal ProtectionEffect of Influenza Vaccination of Children on Infection Rates in Hutterite Communities: A randomized trial. Loeb etal. JAMA 303:943-950, 2010. In this study the investigators randomly assigned Hutterite communities that had no prior program for childhood influenza immunizations to receive in a double blinded fashion either influenza vaccine or hepatitis A vaccine as the control.
2018-06-30T00:09:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, pregnancy-health, fertility-health/2018/06/30/flu-vaccine-and-maternal-protection-191809Flu Vaccine and Maternal Protection-Denver,Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/29/pcos-what-is-it-how-191807PCOS: What is it? How does it affect me? What can I do about it?Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects up to 8% of women in their reproductive years and can have life-long consequences such as infertility, cardiovascular problems including stroke, heart attack and diabetes. Though its name implies that the syndrome is either caused by or mainly affects the ovaries, this is misleading.
2018-06-29T23:58:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, pcos, fertility-doctor-denver/2018/06/29/pcos-what-is-it-how-191807PCOS- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/29/green-tea-and-its-many-191805Green Tea and its many Health-Enhancing BenefitsGreen tea may just be that miracle drink that helps you safely lose weight by trimming fat, especially the visceral fat in the abdominal region. Visceral fat accounts for the troublesome apple shape that leads to inflammatory conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Green tea also curbs your appetite, increases your metabolism and boosts your endurance.
2018-06-29T23:53:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, fertility-health, fertility-nutrition, pre-conception/2018/06/29/green-tea-and-its-many-191805Fertility Health-Green Tea - Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/29/top-four-fertility-questions-191801Top Four Fertility QuestionsTop Four Fertility Questions Over the years patients have taught me much about life. They have taught me through loss, life, and through the asking questions, sometimes routine, sometimes poignant, always important. In similar fashion to another blog which I posted on Fertility Authority recently, below is a list of the most frequent questions patients have asked: 1 Have I done something that caused my infertility? 2 Do most patients end up with a baby? 3 How long does it usually take to become pregnant? 4 If I needed fertility care to conceive my first child, will I automatically need it again?
2018-06-29T23:40:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, frequently-asked-questions, fertility-doctor-denver, infertility, fertility-health/2018/06/29/top-four-fertility-questions-191801Top Four Fertility Questions- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/29/bisphosphonate-use-and-risk-of-191799Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Atypical Fractures in WomenPark-Wyllie, et al. Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Subtrochanteric or Femoral Shaft Fractures in Older Women, JAMA 305:783-789, 2011 Osteoporosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Oral bisphosphonates have become a mainstay of treatment, but concerns have emerged that long term use of these drugs may suppress bone remodeling, leading to unusual fractures.
2018-06-29T23:37:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsetruedr-bruce-albrecht, post-menopause/2018/06/29/bisphosphonate-use-and-risk-of-191799Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Atypical Fractures https://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/29/nitroglycerin-and-bone-density-191797Nitroglycerin and Bone DensityJamal et al. Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment on Bone Density and Strength in Postmenopausal Women. JAMA 305:800-807, 2011. This study was performed in Canada and consisted of 243 women who were noted to have low bone densities in the osteopenia and osteoporotic ranges but were otherwise in good health. They were randomized to nitroglycerin ointment versus placebo treatment.
2018-06-29T23:32:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, fertility-fitness, fertility-health, post-menopause/2018/06/29/nitroglycerin-and-bone-density-191797Nitroglycerin and Bone Density- Denver,COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/can-abnormal-sperm-affect-the-191757Can abnormal sperm affect the development of fertilized eggsDoes Severe Teratozoospermia Affect Blastocyst Formation, Live Birth Rate, and Other Clinical Outcome Parameters in ICSI Cycles? French etal. Fertil Steril 93: 1097-1103,2010 This study looks at the role of teratozoospermia (abnormal sizes and shapes of sperm) in the success of IVF procedures with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). They categorized couples by degree of abnormality of the sperm as analyzed by Kruger s strict criteria.
2018-06-28T23:41:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsemale-infertility, sperm-morphology, dr-bruce-albrecht/2018/06/28/can-abnormal-sperm-affect-the-191757Abnormal sperm & Fertilized Eggs -Denver,Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/nobel-prize-winner-for-in-191755Nobel Prize Winner for In Vitro FertilizationIn October of 2010 the scientific community was informed that British biologist Robert G. Edwards, PhD was to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the pioneering work he spent developing in vitro fertilization. Since Louise Brown the first IVF baby was born in 1978 to an English couple, there ve been over 4 million babies worldwide conceived with IVF. Dr. Albrecht s comments: This is momentous and it is my feeling that we should all celebrate this occasion.
2018-06-28T23:27:00-04:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, ivf/2018/06/28/nobel-prize-winner-for-in-191755Nobel Prize Winner for In Vitro Fertilizationhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/how-to-survive-the-holidays-191753How To Survive The HolidaysThe top ten most helpful coping strategies for thriving, not just surviving, the holiday season as person affected by infertility. 1. Intentionally cultivate trusting, loving relationships. Start with one person you can open up to. Tell them what it is like for you to be infertile during a season when you might feel obligated to be happy.
2018-06-28T23:17:00-04:00Michelle Anne BS,MBSR, ACHAYRArlaw@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, infertility, fertility-health, fertility-nutrition/2018/06/28/how-to-survive-the-holidays-191753Infertility Mental Health- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/can-pregnancy-loss-result-in-191751Can pregnancy loss result in cardiovascular disease?Pregnancy loss and risk of cardiovascular disease: a prospective population-based cohort study (EPIC-Heidelberg), Kharazmi et.al., Heart 97:49-54, 2011. These investigators set out to examine whether pregnancy loss (miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth) is associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. The participants included 11,518 women who had previously been pregnant.
2018-06-28T23:07:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, miscarriage, fertility-health/2018/06/28/can-pregnancy-loss-result-in-191751Pregnancy Loss- Denver, Cohttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/pcos-and-cardiovascular-disease-191749PCOS and Cardiovascular DiseaseMetformin, oral contraceptives, and the statins are frequently used to treat patients with PCOS. These treatments can reduce the associated cardiovascular disease risk; however, some oral contraceptives may increase cardiovascular risk. Evidence suggests that estrogen therapy can increase triglyceride levels and that certain oral contraceptives can exacerbate insulin resistance.
2018-06-28T23:05:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsepcos, post-menopause, fertility-health, dr-bruce-albrecht/2018/06/28/pcos-and-cardiovascular-disease-191749PCOS and Cardiovascular Disease- Denver,COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/selective-fetal-reduction-191747Selective Fetal ReductionMore than 20 years ago Mark Evans, a maternal fetal medicine high risk pregnancy specialist, was asked by an infertility specialist friend what to do about one of his patients who had conceived quadruplets after IVF treatment. After giving it much thought, he performed the first selective fetal reduction procedure reducing the quadruplets to twins. He got the idea having seen spontaneous fetal reduction.
2018-06-28T23:02:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsedr-bruce-albrecht, fertility-doctor-denver, multiple-pregnancy, ivf, selective-fetal-reduction/2018/06/28/selective-fetal-reduction-191747Selective Fetal Reduction- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/maximizing-the-potential-of-an-191745Maximizing the Potential of an Aging PopulationKing and Guralnik, JAMA 304:1944-1945, 2010. The aging of the world s population is evidence by the projected increase in adults older than 60 from the current 10% to 20% by 2050. The increased chronic disease survival rate, the increasing obesity among midlife and older adults, and the increased rate of deconditioning in older adults all combine to create an increase in disability in the older population.
2018-06-28T22:59:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsepost-menopause, dr-bruce-albrecht/2018/06/28/maximizing-the-potential-of-an-191745Maximizing the Potential of an Aging- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/first-fda-approved-trial-using-human-191743First FDA-Approved Trial Using Human Embryonic Stem CellsEmbryonic stem cells have been at the center of an intense national debate and in 2011 for the first time ever, doctors injected human embryonic stem cells into a patient with a spinal cord injury. This trial is only meant to assess the safety of using the stem cells, not the effectiveness of the technique at reversing the paralysis. This was the first such test approved by the FDA.
2018-06-28T22:52:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsefertility-doctor-denver, fertility-treatment, new-fertility-technology, dr-bruce-albrecht, embryonic-stem-cells/2018/06/28/first-fda-approved-trial-using-human-191743Human Embryonic Stem Cells- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/being-a-good-doctor-191741Being A Good DoctorFrom the first day of medical school orientation, we are taught that medicine is holistic and humanistic and should always be infused with genuine care for patients in addition to routine medical knowledge. Perhaps predictably, this emphasis degrades as we progress through our training. The volume of information that we are expected to learn in both the basic and clinical sciences is overwhelming.
2018-06-28T22:47:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, fertility-patient-care, dr-bruce-albrecht/2018/06/28/being-a-good-doctor-191741Being A Good Doctor- Dr. Bruce Albrecht-Denver,COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/anti-mullerian-hormone-amh-a-marker-191739Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH): a marker for ovarian functionIn the evaluation of an infertile patient, ovarian function is one of the most important parameters. The evaluation process is a complex one that involves many different tests and has evolved significantly over the past 40 years. Forty years ago there were only two parameters for evaluating ovulatory function. These were the basal body temperature chart (BBT) and the patient s age.
2018-06-28T22:42:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalseamh, fsh, fertility-treatment, infertility, ovarian-reserve/2018/06/28/anti-mullerian-hormone-amh-a-marker-191739Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)- Denver, COhttps://www.denverfertilitycare.com/blog/2018/06/28/it-takes-a-village-191737It Takes a VillageThis story is about a man who was a resident of the District 5 in New Orleans which flooded after Hurricane Katrina. As the storm was approaching there was talk about needing to evacuate whole communities that might be at risk of flooding. That morning, he prayed to God to protect his community from the flood, but the Disaster Preparedness Authorities decided that evacuation was necessary to maintain the safety of the residents of his community.
2018-06-28T22:33:00-04:00Dr. Bruce Albrechtfalbrecht@albrechtwomenscare.comfalsefalsefalsemental-health, fertility-patient-care, dr-bruce-albrecht/2018/06/28/it-takes-a-village-191737Dr. Bruce Albrecht-It Takes a Village- Denver,CO