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JUSTINE TAYLOR, RN, BSN,
is our Nurse Manager and IVF Coordinator in our Latham office. She monitors patient stimulation cycles with ultrasound. She performs blood draws, patient education and intrauterine inseminations. She also oversees the daily operation of the Latham office and its staff. A graduate of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, NY and The State University of New York at Utica/Rome in Utica, New York, Justine has worked in OB/GYN nursing for 19 years, specializing in Reproductive Medicine since 1994.
Email me (jtaylor@cnyfertility.com)
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Dear Lareina,
A beautiful day in the universe to all, and thank you for
allowing us to be involved in your lives. Over the last several years I have
been on a journey of life and learning.
Our entire office staff recently went to a retreat and part of the
experience was to do a daily intention. I
have been writing this daily and sending this out to my staff and recently
began sending out to friends, colleagues and am excited about sending them to everyone who is
interested. This has been a very powerful experience for me and I believe that
each and everyone of you would benefit from creating your own daily intention.
We each set the tone of our day and our lives. The daily intention is a great
way of reminding us to be positive, hopeful and persistent. I welcome each of
you to share and continue to be as positive as you can be.
The fertility journey is a difficult road to travel, but it
is the energy of the universe that gives us the ability to proceed. The goal
for each of us is to find the tools that allow us to travel this journey in the
most positive and hopeful way. Reading
books on self improvement such as the Power of Now and a New Earth by Eckhart
Tolle, is one powerful way of improving our thinking. In addition, yoga,
acupuncture, music and dance are all methods used to improve our lives. In
addition, CNY Fertility has a support group that meets monthly and an on-line
support message board, both are a great way of letting
go of negative energy and improving our lives.
Participation is the first part of the journey. Thinking
less and doing more is the second. None of us know the outcomes of the day. By
walking out the door each and every day we give ourselves the possibilities of
the joy and benefits we seek.
Remember to exercise the mind as we all do for the body.
Live life to the fullest and take the leap
of faith.
Love to all,
Dr K
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Male Factor
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 By Dr. Michael Grossman
One of the contributing factors to a couple's fertility difficulties can be problems with sperm number or function.
Approximately 15-20% of infertility can be ascribed to male factor infertility. When sperm are evaluated, they are assessed for quantity, motility, and how normal they look. Results can appear normal, borderline, or severely abnormal. Severely abnormal semen analyses will often require in vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI) to achieve pregnancy. Normal or borderline sperm may be able to generate a pregnancy, but at a reduced chance of success.
An important item to remember is that a semen analysis does not measure male fertility; it measures sperm production. From those numbers, we try to draw connections between analyses and chances of pregnancy, but the correlation is not always exact.
If problems with sperm production are identified, urological evaluation may be suggested. A urologist can perform a focused history, physical exam, and laboratory assessment, that might identify a reason behind the male's difficulties. Many times, a hormonal or anatomic reason can be identified, which might be treated with medication or surgery.
Treatment for male factor generally involves increasing the number of normal, motile sperm having access to the eggs. This can be done with timed intercourse around the time of ovulation, intrauterine insemination, or IVF-ICSI. With intrauterine insemination, the seminal fluid is exchanged with neutral, hypoallergenic media, and the best-swimming sperm are collected after treatment in a centrifuge. Misshapen, immotile sperm are discarded, and the fraction of strong-swimming sperm is placed with a thin catheter into the woman's uterus. Conception will still rely on the sperm's ability to reach the egg, bind to its shell, and fertilize. If an insemination does not work, there is no way to tell where the process failed.
IVF with ICSI minimizes failure by leaving the least to chance. Individual normal, motile sperm are carefully placed into oocytes, giving the highest chance for fertilization. The fertilized eggs are placed directly into the uterine cavity, minimizing the chance for ectopic pregnancy.
Other recommendations for maximizing male fertility include eating a regular diet, and avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. One multivitamin per day may also help. The elements most likely to impair sperm number or quality include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and anabolic (muscle-building) steroids. Many times, male infertility can not be "fixed", but its effects can be minimized with intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization.
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| Over 50,000 ART babies born in 2006! |
2006 SART Clinic Success Rates Available
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) has released 2006's compiled statistics for fertility clinics throughout the United States. It has been reported by 343 clinics that 126,397 cycles were performed, resulting in 50,769 babies born.
Check out SART's site for all reporting clinics by clicking here.
View CNY Fertility Center's 2006 Success Statistics by clicking here.
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| PCOS Yoga |
 Have you been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
CNY Healing Arts will be offering PCOS Yoga, which will include yoga postures to help with symptoms of PCOS and create balance in your body. If you've been hesitant to try Yoga in the past, this is the perfect class for you. It will help you develop your yoga knowledge and work with your current fitness level!
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| Resolve Advocacy Day |
Join our fight--
Make infertility an important issue!Washington, DC
Thursday April 10, 2008
Kick-off and Training: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Capitol Hill Congressional Visits: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
FREE to first 150 participants; $20 thereafter
On Thursday, April 10, 2008, people from across the nation who care about family building issues will exercise their rights, and journey to Washington, DC, to meet with their Congressional leaders.
RESOLVE constituents will meet with staff members of their U.S. Senators and House Representatives to discuss issues they care about:
- Co-sponsorship of The Family Building Act of 2007 (HR2892), federal legislation mandating insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment. For more information on this legislation including a list of current co-sponsors, click here.
- Make permanent the adoption tax credit.
- Increased funding for medical research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Support the goals of RESOLVE's National Infertility Awareness Week, October 19-25, 2008.
Click here for more information on this event
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| Nia - Empowering and Energizing! |
 Wednesdays at 4:15 and 5:40 at CNY Healing Arts
What is Nia?
Nia combines a diverse blend of Eastern and Western movements, concepts and philosophies from the worlds of the healing arts (love), martial arts (mindfulness), and dance (technique). Nia reaches people emotionally, in their hearts, motivating them to get fit and healthy, by creating a deep personal desire to explore their potential and love their growth. Fitness, health, well-being, and self-love naturally result from the Nia experience. What makes Nia so innovative is its unlimited adaptability. Not only can people of all kinds participate, but a wide range of therapeutic, wellness, self-growth and educational models can effectively integrate Nia.
Images of a Nia class
 
 
Call CNY Healing Arts for more information at 315.671.5755 or click here to see our current class schedule!
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| Success Stories |
Past patients share their experiences.
Would you like to share your story? Click here!
Sander & Nicole's Story
We would like to thank the Albany facility staff, especially Dr. Grossman, the kindest doctor we've ever met. Thank you for your support, honesty and for everything else you have done for us. You gave us hope. We were one of the lucky ones. We got pregnant the very first time we did the IVF. Our twins (a boy and a girl) are almost 5 months old. Dylan & Nina. We can't thank you enough!  Brad & Corey's StoryWe tried it all! IUI, shots, you name it and nothing was working. So, we moved on to IVF and I was surprised at how long it took. My embryos looked great, counts were high... so why did it take so long? Fresh, frozen, fresh, frozen... felt like forever! And the cost! WOW! I started to think I needed to just "let it be" and my very last cycle, it worked! It felt like an eternity, and now when I look at Alex's sweet little happy face it feels like only minutes. The aggravation and frustration are all a distant memory. It makes you realize that with science, persistence and a little (ok...a lot) of faith miracles do happen. My journey took this healthy 32 year old 5 years, so all I can do is encourage everyone to be realistic with your bodies, know when to let it rest, and don't give up if you still have hope! I also know without the support and encouragement of everyone at CNY, I could never have gotten through it. I remember when I thought I was pregnant every single nurse (and Dr. too!) came into my exam room and hugged me. Tears and happiness were eminent, and it was genuine. Having a true support system like that makes such a hard journey manageable. Thanks to everyone at CNY, I am officially the luckiest person in the world! 
Jim & Melissa's Story
Words cannot describe the gratitude and joy we have experienced since the birth of our twin sons! I still look at them, 5 months later, and cannot believe they are here and they are OURS!! After 3 long years of 3 failed IUI's, 1 failed IVF and then one miscarriage, we finally have our dream come true. I don't think I could have made it through all of these years without the support and determination of the staff at the CNY Fertility Center!!! Everybody from the front desk ladies, to the nurses, to Dr. Kiltz, everybody was always so understanding, kind and supportive! I especially gained an enormous amount of strength and courage by attending the Circle of Hope meetings and chatting online! There is nothing like the support and understanding you get from somebody else experiencing infertility! It was like having another family! So to Dr. Kiltz and the staff at CNY Fertility......THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! You are an amazing group of people creating amazing dreams!
Don & Laura's Story
My husband and I had been trying for three years. The last year that we tried, we went to CNY Fertility. It is my belief that ovarian drilling, clomid treatments and my weight loss (20 pounds) helped us get pregnant! We are very grateful for all that Dr. Kiltz and his office did to help us. Now we just celebrated our son's first birthday.
John & Elizabeth's Story
My husband and I were just trying to live out the, "American Dream". We were married and bought the perfect house to start our family. Everyone around us seemed to be having babies, we assumed we would be next. However, two miscarriages and five years later, we were still no closer to our dream. That's when we decided to take all our hopes and go to CNY Fertility Center. I still remember our first appointment with Dr. Kiltz. He looked at our chart, ran some tests that day, then said, " We are going to get you pregnant". The doctors and staff became our family as our fertility journey began. Six months later, it was decided IVF was our best option. We transferred three embryos, and found out on our second ultrasound that we were blessed with twins. The staff was so happy and supportive of us. They even referred me to a new amazing OB practice, after I had fears of returning to my old OB. On July 14, 2007 we finally became parents. Our girls were four weeks early, but so perfect. Meghann weighed 6 lb 10 oz. and 17 in long. Makenna was 6 lb. 3 oz and 18 in long. They came home with us five days later. We had to go by CNY on our way home from the hospital. So, we stopped to show the girls where it all started. The whole staff cried and cheered, it was like they had twins of their own. If I could have stayed and had the doctors at CNY deliver my babies, I would have. I love the center and all of the staff. How can you thank them enough for what they do for people everyday? I am reminded of my gratitude towards CNY each morning when I walk into my girls room and see these two smiling faces looking back at me.
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Affordable IVF
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IVF Per Cycle Plan (2)
This interest
free option was created to help our non-insured
patients pay for their treatments over a one-year
period. A minimum payment is required prior to
retrieval, and the balance is divided into twelve
interest-free monthly payments. On the 15th of every
month, payment is withdrawn from a
debit or credit card. Prices include egg retrieval,
ICSI, assisted hatching, embryo transfer, cryopreservation,
storage, and transfer of frozen embryos for up to
one year. After one year, any additional frozen transfers are
$1,000.00. These prices DO NOT INCLUDE MEDICATIONS.
| Cycle Number |
Cost of IVF
Procedure |
Minimum payment
due at time of
procedure |
Amount Financed |
Monthly Payment(1) |
| 1 |
$5500 |
$3000 |
$2500 |
$208.33 |
| 2 |
$4500 |
$2500 |
$2000 |
$166.67 |
| 3+ |
$3500 |
$2000 |
$1500 |
$125.00 | (1) Payment is withdrawn monthly from a debit or credit card.
(2)
These prices do not include medications (approximate cost $3,000),
follicular monitoring ($500) or any additional blood work or
ultrasounds required after transfer.
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