Pregnancy Over 40

35-Plus and Pregnant? Check Out the Advanced Maternal Age Project

by | October 15th, 2013

These days few would consider the late 30s or early 40s “old” in most senses of the word, but age does play a significant role for new moms — and not just in terms of fertility and pregnancy chances.


Oocyte (Egg) Donation: A Fertility Treatment Option For You?

by | February 19th, 2013

Donor eggs offset the trend toward more couples waiting to start a family.  The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a…


The Growing Interest in Growth Hormone for Poor Responders

by | December 18th, 2012

If you have been termed a ‘poor responder’ after a cycle of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or ovulation induction, you may…


Fertility after 40

by | December 4th, 2012

TV and movies feature pregnancy after 40. Learn the facts about infertility and maternal age by seeking help from a reproductive endocrinologist.


Deciding on Donor Services

by | October 16th, 2012

If you needed blood, or even a heart or kidney, would you hesitate to turn to a donor for help?…


The Truth about Fertility and Age

by | November 28th, 2011

About six months ago, 41-year-old Mariah Carey gave birth to twins, a boy and girl. She recently gave an interview…


Donor Eggs and Donor Sperm Provide Options to Would-Be Parents

by | October 31st, 2011

After extensive testing and exploring other options, you and your partner may decide to consider donor egg or sperm to achieve the family you desire. Dr. Douglas may suggest one of these options in cases where maternal age, male factor infertility, or genetic issues present problems with conceiving. Understanding donor options can allow you and your partner to make an educated decision about how to proceed on your journey to parenthood.