Dear Lareina,
Welcome to our 4th quarter 2009 E-Newsletter! Our articles spotlight new procedures including PICSI dishes and intralipids, new donor embryo adoption program, search-friendly egg donor website, Maya Abdominal Massage, fish oil supplements and upcoming events. We are also offering a fall special to make IVF and Donor IVF cycles even more affordable! Please send any comments or suggestions for articles or topics you’d like to see discussed to lrestive@cnyfertility.com.
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Intralipids
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 New research has suggested that women who have experienced recurrent miscarriages or multiple failed IUI or IVF cycles as a result of natural killer cell activation may benefit from the use of intralipids. Intralipids are synthetic and made from 1.2% egg yolk phospholipids, 10% soybean oil, 2.25% glycerin and water. It is administered through an IV 4-7 days before embryo transfer or insemination.Natural killer cells are regulated by the immune system. In women who have autoimmune issues, the natural killer cells can react abnormally to an implanting embryo, treating it as an invading cell and signaling for the body to attack it. Studies have found that intralipids can help to deactivate the natural killer cells, allowing the embryo to implant on the uterine wall and grow normally. Intralipids are re-administered 4-5 weeks
following a positive pregnancy test, to keep the natural killer cells deactivated until the pregnancy can override the signals being sent by the immune system.
Intralipids (approximately $100 per administration) are far less expensive than Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) (approximately $2000 per administration), and initial studies show comparable efficacy for deactivation of natural killer cells and pregnancy rates. Intralipids are well tolerated by patients with few side effects and are created synthetically, unlike IVIG which is a blood product. It takes about an hour and a half to two hours for the intralipids to be administered through the IV.
For more information about intralipids call CNY Fertility Center or ask your nurse if you are a candidate at your next appointment.
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Donor Embryos
 For years patients have had the opportunity to create their families
using donor sperm and donor eggs through the services at CNY Fertility
Center. Now CNY Fertility
Center is proud to offer
embryo donation and adoption as a family building option.
Patients who undergo IVF treatments may be left with extra embryos
(fertilized eggs), which can be cryopreserved (frozen) for use during future
cycles. Once the patients have completed their family, they may still have
extra cryopreserved embryos remaining. This can place patients in a difficult
position when they begin to discuss what to do with the remaining embryos. The
previous options available have included: donate the remaining embryos to
research, keep them frozen, dispose of them or donate them to other patients
through an outside agency. CNY
Fertility Center
now offers embryo donation and adoption through our center.
The goal of the Embryo Donation Program is to match these remaining embryos to
recipient parent(s) who are interested in the concept of adoption, but would
also like to carry the child and establish a special bond over the nine month
gestational period. The embryos are genetically related to the donor parents,
but all legal rights to the embryos and/or resulting child(ren) are relinquished
by the donor parents and given to the recipient parent(s).
Medical backgrounds of each biological donor parent are available
for the recipient parent(s). This allows the recipient parent(s) to choose the
embryos that would be most suitable for the family they wish to create.
We are pleased to offer this program to help make the dream of
a family attainable
to additional couples and individuals in our local
community, as well as internationally.
We invite you to browse the Embryo Profiles on our website
at www.cnyfertility.com/fertility-treatments/options. Please contact our donor
coordinator, Patricia Breh at 1.800.539.9870 or pbreh@cnyfertility.com for the
profile password to view more detailed information or ask questions.
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PICSI/HBA Multi-Site Clinical Trial
 Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is used for about 99% of patients at CNY Fertility Center who are doing an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle. It is the process in which an embryologist directly injects one sperm into a mature egg, in an attempt to fertilize the egg, creating an embryo.The embryologist selects the sperm using a microtool called an ICSI needle, under a large, high-tech microscope. The sperm are evaluated for their progression (swimming), as well as their morphology (shape), however neither of these attributes can definitively tell the embryologist that the sperm is mature.
A PICSI dish contains hyaluronan microdots, to which only mature sperm can bind. Once the sperm are added to the dish the embryologist is able to select only the bound (mature) sperm, using them for injection into the egg. The concept is that mature sperm are more likely to be chromosomally normal, potentially increasing the fertilization rate and subsequent pregnancy rates.
CNY Fertility Center Syracuse is participating in a multi-site clinical trial of the PICSI dish’s effectiveness. We are currently recruiting patients to be in the clinical trial. If you are interested in participating and potentially having a PICSI dish used for the selection of sperm for your ICSI please speak to your nurse, doctor or contact Deb Woodhouse at dwoodhouse@cnyfertility.com.
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| Fish Oil
Emerging studies and literature have recognized fish oil as
a potential fertility enhancing supplement. As a result, the benefits of fish
oil have been discussed in the news and fertility books, encouraging health
care providers to recommend it to patients.
Fish oil is full of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs).
Omega-3 EFAs are important because researchers and clinicians are discovering they
help suppress natural killer cells, moderate rheumatoid arthritis, help reduce
endometriosis, decrease inflammation and increase uterine blood flow to prevent
clotting (which in some cases leads to miscarriage). Once pregnant, they help
by creating an environment in the body that is conducive to healthy brain and
nervous system development in the fetus.
Like many vitamins and supplements, all fish oil capsules
are not equal in quality or benefit. Lower grades of fish oil not only taste funny,
but may be created with parts of the fish that contain high levels of toxins.
Vegetable forms of Omega-3 EFAs are not digested as well, wasting the potential
benefit. Pharmaceutical grade fish oils such as the Usana brand that CNY Fertility
Center and CNY Healing
Arts offers to clients (Biomega 3) not only have a wonderful citrus aftertaste,
but are certified to be free of heavy metal toxins and are easily digested.
As an acupuncturist, I’m often prescribing fish oil to
clients on the path to parenthood. Women who experience painful periods, have
scar tissue, endometriosis, fibroids, cysts or autoimmune issues, are
recommended to take Biomega 3 in a dosage of 2000-4000 mg per day. I suggest
2000 mg per day for all women who are trying to conceive either naturally, or
with fertility treatments. Men with a varicocele or sperm morphology issues are
recommend to take 2000 mg per day along with herbs and Proflavanol 90, which is
available online at: http://www.cnyfertility.usana.com/. For questions
concerning your individual needs, please feel free to contact Heather Smith at hsmith@cnyhealingarts.com.
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Maya Abdominal Massage
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 Maya Abdominal Massage (MAM) is an external, non-invasive
massage technique used to align pelvic and abdominal organs – specifically the reproductive
organs. The massagetherapist repositions the organs, releasing physical and emotional
congestion, which encourages the free movement of blood and chi (energy). MAM
uses techniques developed through the study of the body and the relationships
of the joints, ligaments and muscles, in conjunction with herbology and ancient
Mayan healing traditions. Men and women benefit from MAM for treatment of
several ailments listed below. CNY Healing Arts offers MAM starting at $65 for
an hour session.
Women:
Painful or Irregular Menses
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Uterine Polyps
Infertility
Painful Intercourse
Difficult Pregnancy &
Delivery
Frequent Urination
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins & More
Men:
Impotency
Premature Ejaculation
Prostate Swelling & Inflammation
Chronic Stomach Problems
Frequent Urination
Varicose Veins
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Upcoming Events at CNY Healing Arts
 CNY Healing Arts offers a variety of workshops, lectures,
events and informational gatherings throughout the year. Events are open to CNY Fertility
Center patients as well
as men and women in the community. Below is a list of our currently scheduled upcoming
events, but events are always being added. Check our calendar at www.cnyhealingarts.com
for updated information. Pricing for events vary from free to a small fee. Registration
is required, so reserve your spot now!
Syracuse
Dr. Rob’s Love & Infertility Workshop Series Part 1 -
Wednesday, September
30th, 2009: 6-8:30PM. RSVP to Kristen Magnacca at kristen@cnyfertility.com.
Maya Abdominal Massage Informational Night – Thursday,
October 8th, 2009: 5-
7PM. RSVP to CNY HA by calling 315.671.5755.
Nutrition for Fertility – Saturday, October 17th, 2009:
1-2:30PM. RSVP to CNYHA at
315.671.5755.
Letting Go Workshop – Saturday, October 24th, 2009:
1-2:30PM. RSVP to CNYHA at
315.671.5755.
Dr. Rob’s Walk & Talk in Skaneateles – Saturday, October
24th, 2009: 2-5PM. RSVP
to events@robertkiltz.com.
Essential Oils Workshop on De-stressing and Being Mindful -
Saturday, November 7th, 2009: 1-3PM. RSVP to CNYHA at
315.671.5755.
Albany
Partner Yoga Workshop – Saturday, September 26th, 2009:
10:15-11:15AM. RSVP to
CNYHA at 518.724.5750.
Dr. Rob’s Love & Infertility Workshop Series Part 1 -
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009:
6-8:30PM. RSVP to Kristen Magnacca at
kristen@cnyfertility.com.
CNY Healing Arts Open House – Thursday, October 8th, 2009:
4-8PM.
RSVP online at www.cnyfertility.com/rsvp or by phone
315.657.3521.
Fertility Enhancing Foods Workshop – Thursday, October 22nd,
2009: 6-7:30PM.
RSVP to CNYHA at 518.724.5750.
Girls Night Out – Thursday, November 5th, 2009: 6:30PM. RSVP
to CNYHA at
518.724.5750.
Rochester
Couples Night Out – Tuesday, September 29th, 2009: 6-8PM.
RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com.
Fertile Foods Workshop – Thursday, October 15th, 2009:
6-7PM. RSVP to
rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com.
Girls Night Out – Tuesday, November 10th, 2009: 7-9PM. RSVP
to
rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com.
Dr. Rob’s Love & Infertility Workshop Series Part 1 -
Tuesday, November 17th,
2009: 6-8:30PM. RSVP to Kristen Magnacca at
kristen@cnyfertility.com.
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 Fall IVF Specials
$6,000*
· Up to 2 IVF cycles
· $3,000 deposit at retrieval
· 12 months interest free financing
· $250 monthly payment deducted from credit/debit card
· If a pregnancy is achieved prior to 2nd cycle, contract is
completed
$9,000*
· Up to 4 IVF cycles
· $4,500 deposit at retrieval
· 12 months interest free financing
· $375 monthly payment deducted from credit/debit card
· If a pregnancy is achieved prior to 4th cycle, contract is
completed
$13,500*
· Up to 6 IVF cycles
· $6,750 deposit at retrieval
· 12 months interest free financing
· $562.50 monthly payment deducted from
credit/debit card
· If a pregnancy is achieved prior to 6th cycle, contract is
completed
*This program includes ICSI, Assisted Hatching, Retrieval, Embryo Transfer, storage of frozen embryos and FET cycles for one year. Patient is responsible for all labs, ultrasounds and medications. We will bill insurance for monitoring and accept what insurance pays minus the co-pays, co-insurances and deductibles. If patient has frozen embryos, they must be used prior to proceeding with the next fresh IVF cycle.
Donor IVF Specials Also Available!
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Donor Eggs: View Profiles Online
from Anywhere!
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 Women who have diminished ovarian reserve or have
experienced multiple failed IVF cycles can greatly increase their chances of
bringing home a baby with the use of donor eggs. CNY Fertility
Center now makes finding
the right egg donor even easier! Each of our egg donor’s profiles, including pictures
and medical information, are available online.
You can log on any time and search our donor lists using your
criteria. Please contact our donor coordinators for the username and login by
calling any center.
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Is good to have healing treatment doing the time of intralipids with IVF.
What types are good to do.
Please email me back have lots questions, about blood thinners due to the fact that I have low iron.
Thank You ,
Felisha