- Male InfertilityThe decision to have a baby using a sperm donor is a big one. Whether you are a single woman, a lesbian couple, or are facing male infertility or genetic issues, a sperm donor may be a good option. However, there are some things to consider before making the decision. Here’s what you should consider when choosing a sperm donor.
- GynecologyDr. Sobel is a board certified REI who joined Cooper Institute for Reproductive and Hormonal Disorders in January of 2021. He attended medical school at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. After completing his Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at the Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, he did a clinical and research fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
- Female InfertilityInvolves meticulously evaluating the ovulation process (determining if follicle matures, egg releases from follicular and the resulting structure corpus luteum makes adequate progesterone to support embryo implantation
- ObstetricsDr. Check is board certified in endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Check continues to spread his intelligence as a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Division Head of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. For over 33 years, Dr. Check has held the position of Medical Director of Cooper Center for In Vitro Fertilization. He has been a pioneer in many areas of infertility, including developing a simplified freezing of embryos protocol, leading to higher pregnancy rates then the standard protocol; use of assisted embryo hatching of frozen thawed embryos, further increasing pregnancy rates and reversing decreased egg reserve by restoring FSH receptors, to name just a few. Dr. Check completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and he graduated from Hahnemann Medical School in 1971; in addition, served his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinolofy and Infertility at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. In 1997 Dr.Check received his Ph.D in Reproductive Biology. With over 800 publications in peer review journals, in areas such as Assisted Reproduction Technologies, Premature Ovarian Failure, Cancer Immunology and the use of unique treatments in many chronic disorders, Dr.Check is widely accomplished. Dr. Check is reaches patients in both the Melrose Park, PA and Mt. Laurel NJ locations
- EndometriosisEndometriosis and pelvic pain has been associated with infertility. However, standard medical therapy prevents you from conceiving while taking this medication and there is no evidence that you are more fertile when you stop. Surgery can damage your egg reserve, is frequently not or only transiently effective in relieving pain, and there is little evidence that its removal helps infertility unless releasing adhesions (scar tissue) helps function of your fallopian tubes. Our research has found not only the most effective medical way to treat pelvic pain while still allowing you to become pregnant, and may also correct the reason for why you are not conceiving (check out our articles here #633, 689, 717, 763 )
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- EndocrinologyDr. Choe is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office. Acknowledging over 40 years of total practice, Dr. Choe has been part of our practice for over 20 years. Dr. Choe is a proudly supported alumni of Ewha Womans University, School Of Medicine in 1971; in addition, completed a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at the University of Illinois.
- UltrasoundFor younger patients (<35 ), if IVF is needed to solve your problems, your IVF costs can be is paid for, if you are willing to share half of the eggs collected with a recipient. All the medications are paid for as well as The oocyte retrieval, embryo development, and embryo transfer back to you,( using your male partner's sperm for fertilization of your eggs), anesthesia, and monitoring of cycle stimulation by blood and ultrasound. Thus, you have to pay very little yourself, e.g., cryopreservation of extra embryos. (#600).
- ChemotherapyEgg donation can be the best option for women who have experienced premature ovarian failure; ovarian failure due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, advanced maternal age or other medical conditions; poor egg quality; have experienced previously multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles using their own eggs; Additionally, gay men use egg donors to create their families.
- Radiation Therapy