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Livestrong and VCRM

In an effort to help women recently diagnosed with cancer, we have joined forces with LIVESTRONG to raise awarness and to help these women explore fertility options such as egg freezing or embryo freezing. More information can be found at www.livestrong.org

PCFs and Early menopause

A new study points to a correlation between levels of Perfluorocarbons (PCF) and early menopause. PCFs are endocrine-disruptors (chemicals that mimic the effects of certain hormones) and are found in products such as toys, clothing, furniture, carpets, paints and plastic food containers. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/womens-health/articles/2011/03/24/high-levels-of-pfcs-might-bring-early-menopause

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2009 IVF Results

The 2009 ART success rates have just been published for all the programs in the US at www.sart.org. For the 6th year in a row, we have the highest success rates in the greater Washington area. We encourage our readers to view our results.

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Off to Lebanon

I am off to Beirut, Lebanon to visit family and friends and give a talk on Infertility at my alma mater, the American University of Beirut (AUB). I hope to get some time to visit few places and sample great food at some new restaurants.

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HPV and men

‎50% of men are infected with HPV, and are therefore the major “spreaders” of HPV infection in women and resulting in cervical and other cancers. Infected men are also at higher risk of developing anal, penile, and heck and neck cancers. This raises the need to start vaccinating adolescent boys, in addition to girls, with...

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China visit

Back from China where I visited Shanghai and then Chongqin for my talk at the 5th annual meeting of the Chinese Society for Reproductive Medicine. China was so impressive that I cannot wait to return for another visit. China is in the midst of an incredible boom and the people in Shanghai have trouble keeping...

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Diet soda and cardiovascular disease?

New research that links diet soda consumption with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke has doctors urging caution about the controversial and preliminary results. According to a study of more than 2,500 people presented today as a poster at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, people who drank diet...

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Eggs and Embryos Bar Coded?

In an exciting development, a team in Barcelona, Spain, was able to bar code eggs and embryos so that the chance of mixing or loosing them becomes nil. The government of Catalonia has granted the team permission to tag eggs and embryos for fertility centers in Spain http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/11/theres-something-in-my-eggs.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news

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Northern Virginia Top Doc

Dr Sharara was nominated as one of Northern Virginia Top Docs in Reproductive Endocrinology in the February issue of Northern Virginia Magazine that is now in stands. We thank our peer doctors and patients for their vote of confidence. Dr Sharara has been rated a Top Doc in the Washingtonian magazine since 2005.

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2009 Success Rates

We just posted our 2009 success rates for IVF and Donor Egg on our website: https://www.vcrmed.com/. We are confident that our rates will be the highest in the area for the 6th straight year.

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