Recent Posts in IVF

• Endometriosis increases your risk for pregnancy complications Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Feb 3 Feb

  A serie of articles have been recently published highlighting an increased risk of obstetrical complications associated with pregnancies in patient with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic disorder, described as chronic, inflammatory ...

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• No benefit found with Intralipid Therapy. Ground Breaking New Study from BRI Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Jan 19 Jan

  Control of inflammation: a key parameter to establish and maintain a healthy pregnancy Pregnancy is one of the most complex process requiring a fine-tune communication between a receptive endometrium (uterus) and a developing and competent embryo. ...

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• New study determines the key role of Endometriosis in women infertility. A possible solution: Anti-oxidants could reverse free-radicals' impact on oocyte DNA damage Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Nov 22 Nov

  A recent study published last week in Nature Scientific report revealed that infertility related to endometriosis may be due to oocyte (egg) DNA damages induced by oxidative stress. Most importantly, the study further suggested that oxidative stress ...

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• Low AMH and Endometriosis Astoundingly high successful pregnancy rate Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - May 6 May

  Many patients present themselves to Braverman Reproductive Immunology with a history of multiple failed IVF cycles or recurrent pregnancy losses and what many of these patients have in common are extremely low AMH levels (AMH < 1). The average ...

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• Egg Mitochondrial Restoration Program - Treatment for those with egg quality issues caused by Endometriosis and PCOS (Correctable Recurrent Aneuploid Conversion Syndrome) Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Apr 21 Apr

  

  At Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology we have initiated a COMPLETE program to minimize damage to oocyte (egg) mitochondria and to maximize oocyte mitochondrial function. It is important to understand that many areas of treatment are ...

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• Defect in endometrial stem cells: key player in recurrent pregnancy losses? Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Mar 16 Mar

  Recent article on stem cells in relation to recurrent pregnancy losses: Analysis by Braverman Reproductive Immunology A new study, published last week in the journal Stem cells, suggest that a lack of endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (eMSC) in the ...

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• Endometriosis and infertility IL17 production leads to failed implantation and miscarriage Surgery, immune therapy and dietary supplements can help minimize IL-17 production Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Feb 24 Feb

  Order Now! T-lymphocyte response to fetal antigens is a key component of the maternal immunological tolerance towards the semi-allogenic fetus during pregnancy. Dysregulated responses of the maternal immune system to the conceptus have been involved ...

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• Persistence does not pay off! Seek appropriate medical care after 3-4 failures as multiple IVF cycles do not lead to increased chances of having a baby Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Dec 28 Dec

  A new British study published last week in The Journal of the American Medical Association (Smith_2015.pdf) found that almost two-thirds of patients undergoing IVF cycles will be successful at or after the sixth cycle, suggesting that the number of ...

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• Progesterone therapy: Is it beneficial to my pregnancy? Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Dec 17 Dec

  A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine discredited the beneficial role of Progesterone therapy for women experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses (RPL). The article presented recent findings from a multicenter, double-blind, ...

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• New European Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology Affiliate Launches in Greece Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Nov 18 Nov

  

  For our patients in Europe, we are proud to announce our affiliation with a premier center for IVF located in Greece! The affiliate will be directed by Dr. Nikos Prapas and Dr. Yannis Prapas, both of whom are highly regarded worldwide for their ...

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• Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology to Open New Affiliate Practice in Australia Posted By Dr. Braverman - Nov 2 Nov

  

  We are very excited to announce that a new Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology affiliate will be opening in Australia! The new location will be directed by Dr. Gavin Sacks, a pioneer in the field of reproductive immunology. I am personally ...

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• Correctible Reoccurring Aneuploid Conversion Syndrome (CRACS) 79% had a successful pregnancy with BRI A Review of 155 cases Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Oct 12 Oct

  In our previous blog, we introduced you to a novel category of miscarriages grouped under the term, Correctible Reoccurring Aneuploid Conversion Syndrome (CRACS) . By treating endometriosis, PCOS or obesity among other causes potentially leading to ...

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• Mitochondrial dysfunction and Correctible Reoccurring Aneuploid Conversion Syndrome (CRACS) A new category of treatable recurrent miscarriages and implantation failure common in Endometriosis and PCOS patients Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Sep 10 Sep

  We have previously posted blogs about our success with treatable recurrent miscarriage syndromes in: - Women with 5 or more miscarriages ( /Blog/2015/June/Patients-with-5-or-more-miscarriages-have-an-out.aspx ) - Women with history of euploid losses ...

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• Hizentra: an alternative therapy to IVIG for IVF-ET patients Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Sep 10 Sep

  Hizentra: an alternative therapy to IVIG for IVF-ET patients Recently, many patients have seen their IVIG claim denied by their insurance companies. Out of a permanent concern to help you getting the best care, we are trying to find new therapies ...

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• Patients with at least one loss characterized as euploid (genetically normal) have an outstanding 78% chance of having a baby at BRI. A review of 90 cases at Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Aug 11 Aug

  The literature confirms that women with euploid losses have a higher risk of recurrent loss if not treated. We previously reported a high success rate in women with a history 5 or more miscarriages-80% (a group with high probability of euploid ...

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• Patients with 5 or more miscarriages have an outstanding 80% chance of having a successful pregnancy with our treatment protocols (all pregnancies delivered or currently past 20 weeks). A review of 30 cases at Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology Posted By Dr. Braverman - Jun 23 Jun

  Under our care 80 % (24/30) of our patients have had at least one successful pregnancy (Figure 1) as defined by a live birth or an ongoing pregnancy of > 20 weeks (p< .0003). (a low p value such as this shows a very high statistical ...

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• Braverman Patient Writes Article About IVF for The New York Times Posted By Dr. Braverman - Mar 20 Mar

  

  A patient of Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology recently wrote an article regarding her experience with IVF and her long journey to pregnancy. The article - After I.V.F.: Pregnant but Still Stuck in the Past - is written by Amy Klein and was ...

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• Braverman Reproductive Immunology Opens New Office in NYC Posted By Braverman Reproductive Immunology - Oct 9 Oct

  

  Braverman Reproductive Immunology is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in New York City! Our new office will be located on Park Avenue at the following address: 888 Park Ave - New York City, NY 10075 The new office will be a ...

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• Therapeutic Apheresis: A Novel Strategy to Counteract Maternal Autoantibodies or Anti-Paternal HLA Antibodies Posted By Braverman Reproductive Immunology - Sep 22 Sep

  

  A Strategy to Help Patients with Recurrent Miscarriages or Late Pregnancy Losses 70 years after the first successful renal transplantation between monozygotic twins in Boston, the human major histocompatibility complex (HLA) remains of prime interest ...

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• Braverman Reproductive Immunology Welcomes Dr. Nadéra Mansouri-Attia Posted By Dr. Braverman - Aug 5 Aug

  

  Braverman Reproductive Immunology is very excited to announce the newest addition to our Research Department, Nadéra Mansouri-Attia, Ph.D. Dr. Mansouri-Attia will function as a Research Associate and Immunologist, and support Dr. Braverman and ...

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• Specific HLA genes linked to primary and secondary recurrent miscarriage Posted By Dr. Braverman - Jan 21 Jan

  At Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology we have long recognized the important contributions made by HLA genes to unexplained infertility and recurrent miscarriage. A recent publication by a group of scientists from the Netherlands has now ...

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• Homozygous (Exact) HLA DQ Alpha Matches Can Succeed Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Jul 20 Jul

  So many patients call me or post on our website that they have been told if they have an "exact" or homozygous HLA DQ alpha match (especially a 4.1) that they would need a surrogate and could not carry a pregnancy. I have continuously ...

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• Not All IVIG is the Same Posted By Dr. Braverman - May 18 May

  Turns out that not all IVIG is the same, and the key active ingredient in IVIG varies between bags from the same manufacturer. The protective antibody that is the key ingredient occurs in MUCH higher concentrations when the serum is collected from ...

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• Relaxation CD to Assist During IVF Cycles Posted By Braverman IVF & Reproductive Immunology - Mar 21 Mar

  One of our patients that has posted her incredible success story has created a CD geared towards patients that are undergoing immune treatments and has actually used these relaxation techniques during her recent IVF cycle. I have listened to the CD ...

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