  Latest on Infertility: To learn more about the latest treatments for infertility, listen to our infertility podcast. This podcast, featuring infertility specialist Dr. Rachel Ashby, answers commonly asked questions about infertility and treatment options.
 Researchers at BWH are actively involved in studying infertility and treatments to help couples build healthy families. • Brigham and Women’s Hospital is one of two sites in the United States to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored study, “Optimal Infertility Therapy Randomized Clinical Trial: Women 38 and Older.” This study enrolls women age 38-43 undergoing infertility therapy to determine the best treatment approach to achieve pregnancy. Interested patients may contact Betsey Broadman at (617) 732-4724. >>more on our latest studies and news
 Infertility: A personal story. Dr. Catherine Racowsky, a fertility researcher with the Center for Reproductive Medicine, brings a special point-of-view to her research – she herself received treatment for infertility. >>view her story |  |
 Ask-the-Physician: Infertility Dr. Mark Hornstein, Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, answers questions about the latest in infertility. For couples or individuals facing infertility, what are the most important things they need to know?
Dr. Hornstein: “Couples and individuals facing infertility need to be aware that women or couples who have not conceived within 12 months of attempting pregnancy should seek treatment. This time frame is shorter for women age 35 and older who should seek treatment after six months. Patients should be aware that in 2008 a wide variety of treatment options are available to them and the best way to understand those options is to seek the care of a qualified specialist in infertility.” When choosing where to receive care, what should patients look for?
Dr. Hornstein: “Infertility patients have a variety of choices available to them in seeking the optimal care. Patients should choose a board-certified physician who is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at a center that is well recognized for its excellence in infertility and women’s health. It is important that all fertility options be available to a couple seeking care including the newer techniques of in vitro fertilization and its associated treatments.” What is on the horizon in the area of infertility research?
Dr. Hornstein: “The field of infertility is moving rapidly towards better treatments which combine the fields of genetics and reproductive medicine. Assisted reproductive technologies now can be utilized in determining patients whose infants might be at risk for certain genetic diseases or chromosomal abnormalities. This merger of genetics and reproductive medicine has great potential to help patients and their offspring.”
Center for Reproductive Medicine Services Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Reproductive Medicine physicians are world renowned for their expertise in the treatment of infertility and other reproductive disorders. Treatment options include: The Center for Reproductive Medicine provides comprehensive care at our main Brigham and Women’s Hospital campus in Boston and at our satellite locations located at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA, South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA, North Shore Medical Center in Danvers, MA, and Exeter Hospital in Stratham, NH. >>more
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