2009 Archive
11.17.2009 2009 Baby Party
Our 2009 baby party was held at the Cincinnati Zoo on October 24th. More than 500 people attended. More than 1000 hot dogs and hamburgers were consumed. The staff was delighted to meet some of our new additions and also to visit with some of the children who are now teenagers. We all appreciated seeing our patients from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. Many thanks to those who traveled great distances to join in the celebration. We have now had more than 5,000 births from IVF and many more from lesser technologies. Our next party will be 2011!! Hope to see you there.
06.04.2009 Ovulation Drug Study
IRH is pleased to participate in a drug trial for women who do not ovulate and have irregular menstrual cycles. You must be between the ages of 18 and 38. The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new delivery method of an infertility medication. Participation involves at least 10 office visits during a 7 week period. You must have irregular menstrual periods to qualify and both of your ovaries. All medication and study care will be provided at no charge. Compensation is provided if you complete the study. If interested please contact Elizabeth West RN who is the study nurse coordinator at 924-5550.
02.19.2009 Channel 19 News
Dr Scheiber was interviewed by Sheila Gray on Fox19 about our new book: The Fast Track to Fertility. Dr. Scheiber shared insights on the book's focus which is that accurate diagnosis and treatment are the road to success. He also answered questions about the recent octuplet birth.
02.13.2009 Egg Donation
Dr Awadalla was interviewed by Fox 19's Brad Underwood about egg donation. There is more interest in egg donation due to the economic down turn. Dr. Awadalla stated that this is a win win situation. Donors are compensated $3,500 per donation. Meanwhile the recipients have a much shorter waiting time to receive donated eggs. Egg donation is a highly efficient strategy for conception for women 39 or more years of age. While the uterus remains resilient over time, the function of the ovaries decreases after age 35 slightly and greatly after age 40.
