Thanks to technology and medical advances, you can now decide what is right for you and your future children. It is now possible to prevent transmitting certain genetic conditions to the next generation. One of the ways to achieve this is through genetic carrier screening.  What is Genetic Carrier Screening?  Genetic carrier screening is a …

Genetic carrier screening is a type of genetic testing that determines if prospective parents are carriers of certain heritable genetic diseases. In simple words, it lets future parents determine if they have any disease they are likely to pass down to their offspring.  Currently, genetic carrier screening is of three different types, including: Who Needs …

Banafsheh Kashani, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN and specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility who has been treated infertility patients since 2014. She has been practicing in Orange County where she grew up since 2017. After graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Kashani received her medical …

Fertility struggles are common for many couples.  Fortunately, fertility specialists can help couples determine the cause of infertility and possible solutions.  Through a fertility assessment your fertility specialist can diagnose if there is any biological cause for infertility and possible treatment options.   What to Expect During Your Fertility Assessment As with any doctor visit, your …

Oocyte cryopreservation is when a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are taken out of her ovaries, frozen and stored at an egg freezing clinic until the woman chooses to get pregnant and have a baby. Women choose oocyte cryopreservation for both medical and social reasons. Some women may want to delay childbearing for later in their lives. …

Ovulation is a critical topic in female fertility. Ovulation must occur before conception or pregnancy happens. Women who have irregular or absent ovulation (anovulation) find it difficult to conceive. But with ovulation induction, their chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby is enhanced.  What is Ovulation Induction?  Ovulation induction refers to the process …

Background and Credentials Banafsheh Kashani, M.D., FACOG is double board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility who has been treating infertility patients since 2014. She has been practicing in Orange County where she grew up since 2017. After graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of …

You may be diagnosed with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) after losing three or more pregnancies clinically recognized pregnancies prior to the 20th week of gestation (excluding ectopic, molar and biochemical pregnancies). RPL is classified into two categories:  Risk factors of RPL Pregnancy loss is a significant negative life event and the repetitive nature of RPL …

Uterine fibroids can be defined as muscular tumors that grow in or on the uterus walls. Below are the symptoms of uterine fibroids Procedure For Treating Uterine Fibroid At our practice, we offer medications, non-invasive treatment, and minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids. The medications our specialists prescribe for uterine fibroids focus on hormones that …

Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that is similar to the uterine lining, grows somewhere else in the body. Here are some symptoms of endometriosis Procedure for Treating Endometriosis At our practice, we use laparoscopy to treat endometriosis. Our specialist will advise you not to eat or drink for at …