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Dr. Robert Anderson Publishes ART Success Rates for 2007

Dr. Anderson at Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine (http://socalfertility.com) recently reported pregnancy success rates as high as 69% for women under 35 years of age.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 11, 2008 -- As every year, Dr. Robert Anderson and his embryology lab team provides data based on the outcomes of all ART cycles performed at his clinic. The latest data shows how improved the technology and Dr. Anderson’s laboratory has become over the years.

Dr. Anderson’s ART success rates are among the highest in the U.S. He comments, ”We are very proud of our pregnancy success rates, especially since we take on couples with the most challenging situations.” At SCCRM, the most difficult cases are treated and, most importantly, are given the best chance of getting pregnant with their own eggs. Dr. Anderson was able to raise his initial pregnancy rate per transfer for women under the age of 35 to 69%, for women between 35 and 37 to 46%, for women between 38 and 40 to 36%, and for women older than 40 to 15%.

A significant change in Dr. Anderson’s success rates has been observed since the arrival of the new Laboratory Director, Dr. Michael Schiewe, who implemented new innovations in the embryology lab in terms of handling techniques and equipment upgrades. Thanks to Dr. Schiewe, state-of-the-art incubators and a series of other quality control measurements in the embryology lab are contributing factors to the increasing IVF success of Dr. Anderson’s patients.

Dr. Anderson’s above-average success rates are also the result of a series of patient considerations. Since each couple’s case is different, Dr. Anderson has many different IVF protocols, of which one that best suits the needs of the couple and ultimately increases the chance of success is chosen. In addition, a close look at the ovaries before the start of medication determines if that month has the potential to result in a successful IVF cycle. Also, the proper placement of embryos via Transvaginal ultrasound guided embryo transfer (a technique pioneered by Dr. Anderson) has made a significant difference in success rates. “We believe that many IVF failures may be the result of improper placement of embryos at the time of transfer,” states Dr. Anderson, “ultrasound guided embryo transfer should be standard in a state-of-the-art fertility clinic today.”

Dr. Anderson’s success rates are of high interest to couples seeking fertility treatment. However, he points out that patients should choose SCCRM not only for his statistics. His experience and expertise, his dedicated and compassionate staff, combined with state-of-the-art facilities and techniques make his fertility center the ideal environment for couples who would like to realize the ultimate dream of having children.

About SCCRM: With two locations in Orange County, Newport Beach and Aliso Viejo, the Center has two fertility specialists, Dr. Robert Anderson and Dr. Edward Dourron. They are an independent, full service fertility clinic specializing in the treatment of infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders and miscarriage. The convenient geographic locations in the Los Angeles area and the full range of fertility services allows the Center to treat couples from all over the world including Europe, South America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Canada and Mexico.

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September 2007: New Three Cycle Package Plan at SCCRM

Our Financial Department now offers another option for our patients who are interested in a 3 Cycle Package Plan. In contrast to the 3 cycle plans offered by other centers, our plan involves paying for 3 cycles up front, but if a pregnancy is achieved from the first or second cycle, money is refunded for the cycles that were not used. Even if a pregnancy results from the third cycle, the cost is still less than if 3 cycles were paid for at the regular price. We have had a very positive response from our patients regarding this plan because it is much fairer than the 3 cycle plans where the center keeps all of the money even if it only takes one or two cycles for pregnancy to occur. We believe that this plan is consistent with our other policies that treat our patients with the respect that they deserve, especially when the finances are a main concern. Read more about our approach on IVF cost and pricing.

SCCRM Names New Director of Embryology Laboratory

Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Robert Anderson welcomed today Dr. Mitchel Schiewe into his new role as Embryology Lab Director at Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine (http://www.socalfertility.com).

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -- With his diverse working knowledge of fertility treatment, Dr. Schiewe will be an excellent addition to the embryology lab team. He will be in charge of leading the four members of the embryology staff, which primary focus is to provide the highest quality of patient service and state-of-the-art fertility techniques including, but not limited to assisted hatching, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

“We are thrilled to have such a wealth of experience added to our already talented team,” comments Dr. Anderson, “Finding the right fit for the team is so important when it comes to fertility treatment and I’m confident that Dr. Schiewe will take us to the next level of quality fertility care.”

Prior to joining SCCRM, Dr. Schiewe devoted his efforts as Laboratory Director to Clinical IVF at Fertility & Surgical Associates in Thousand Oaks. He also served as the Laboratory Director of IVF & Embryology at California Fertility Associates in conjunction with the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center for five years and as a Guest Scientist at the Studio Interdisciplinare Fecondazione e Transfer in Rome, Italy for six years. He received his Masters Degree from the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Schiewe is serving as the Program Chair and Chairman-elect to the Reproductive Biologist Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and co-published over 70 papers in the field of Human Embryology on the topics ICSI, embryo biopsy, oocyte freezing, laser hatching, embryo culture and blastocyst hatching mechanisms.

For more information about Dr. Schiewe, please view his biosketch and curriculum vitae on our website.

About SCCRM: With two locations in Orange County, Newport Beach and Aliso Viejo, the Center has two fertility specialists, Dr. Robert Anderson and Dr. Edward Dourron. They are an independent, full service fertility clinic specializing in the treatment of infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders and miscarriage. The convenient geographic locations in the Los Angeles area and the full range of fertility services allows the Center to treat couples from all over the world including Europe, South America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Canada and Mexico.

Press Release, July 2, 2007: Western And Eastern Medicine Working Together: Acupuncture Now Part of Fertility Services at SCCRM

Reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Robert Anderson, announced today his affiliation with acupuncture fertility specialist, Dr. Grace Pak, who might be able help fertility patients improve the chance for success during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 2, 2007 -- The Southern California Center of Reproductive Medicine's affiliation with Dr. Pak developed due to the increasing number of requests by IVF patients and Dr. Anderson's high opinion about acupuncture.

"There have been many attempts to increase the success of IVF through the use of a variety of alternative medicine treatments", comments Dr. Anderson. He adds, "Over the past few years, acupuncture has become one of the more popular of these treatment modalities. Research shows that it may have a positive impact on the outcome of an IVF cycle."

Over the past few years, acupuncture has become one of the more popular of these treatment modalities. Research shows that it may have a positive impact on the outcome of an IVF cycle.
There have been a number of studies performed at IVF centers around the world, which have demonstrated that acupuncture may have some benefit in treating infertility when used along with IVF. It has been shown in these studies that there is an increased embryo implantation rate and increased pregnancy rate when acupuncture is used during IVF compared to women who did not undergo acupuncture treatment. For more information about acupuncture at SCCRM, please go to http://www.socalfertility.com/acupuncture-and-fertility.html.

If acupuncture treatment is requested by patients, Dr. Anderson recommends to schedule sessions with Dr. Pak during the stimulation phase of IVF and at the time of embryo transfer. This is the time it promises the most benefit, according to research.

Dr. Grace Pak, a licensed acupuncturist joined SCCRM after practicing her skill in Orange County for the past eight years. She was the founder and director of her own reproductive wellness and holistic health center and holds a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Pak grew up around the field of acupuncture and the field of Western Medicine throughout her life and concentrates in her work on providing excellent patient care with the goal of increasing fertility treatment success with acupuncture. For more information about our acupuncture infertility specialist, go to http://www.socalfertility.com/acupuncture-infertility-specialist.html.

For more information or to schedule acupuncture treatment during your IVF cycle, contact one of our offices or submit a request via our website at http://www.socalfertility.com.

About SCCRM: With two locations in Orange County, Newport Beach and Aliso Viejo, the Center has two fertility specialists, Dr. Robert Anderson and Dr. Edward Dourron. They are an independent, full service fertility clinic specializing in the treatment of infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders and miscarriage. The convenient geographic locations in the Los Angeles area and the full range of fertility services allows the Center to treat couples from all over the world including Europe, South America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Canada and Mexico.

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