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 …

Pre-implantation genetic testing is a technical approach used in identifying genetic defects in embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy. In simple words, PGT is used to test the chromosomes before the embryo transfers to the uterus. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) refers to when either of the genetic parents has a known genetic …

The IUI or Intrauterine insemination is a simple process. The cleaned semen is transferred into the uterus via a thin catheter. This process is done during the ovulation season to maximize the potential of conception. Reasons for Intrauterine Insemination The IUI process is applied in several fertility treatment practices, but some of the reasons why …

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that occurs due to hormone level imbalance in women, which affects the ovaries. This condition leads to the formation of the fluid inside (cyst) immature eggs in the ovary. When the expected levels of male hormones in women increases, it affects the menstrual cycle that brings about ovulation in …

Researchers defined recurrent pregnancy loss as a situation when someone lost a pregnancy at least two times consecutively. A pregnancy loss is identified when an individual loses her pregnancy before 20 weeks. However, the pregnancy must be clinically recognized via ultrasound or the identification of the pregnancy tissue. If you’re experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss, Banafsheh …