California IVF Fall 2011 Fertility Newsletter Online

The last six months has been an exciting time of change and growth for California IVF.  This edition of the newsletter takes a look at many of the changes including the acquisition of a Sacramento-based fertility clinic and the unique collaboration with UC Davis Health System.  Taking on the clinical services of these two centers has allowed California IVF to expand staffing to include the addition of two more female fertility specialists and increase our interaction with male fertility specialist Dr. John Gould. 

Dr. Gould is a board certified urologist specializing in male fertility disorders ranging from abnormal sperm counts through vasectomy reversals and surgical extraction of sperm.  Dr. Antoni Duleba, professor and interim chairman of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UC Davis Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, began seeing patients at our Davis office earlier this year.  Dr. Duleba heads our research collaboration which will unite the clinical and research efforts of the division to improve the quality of care to Northern California area fertility patients.

Dr. Satin Patel joined the practice in October of this year and brings with him a well rounded professional background including research on PCOS.  Dr. Patel has an excellent rapport with patients and staff alike and has been very valuable in contributing to the future development of California IVF.  After renovations of the Sacramento office are complete, Dr. Patel with join a team of trained staff at the Sacramento office to provide more convenient access to many patients in the Sacramento region.  Dr. Patel is currently seeing patients in Davis.

California IVF is excited to hold our annual family reunion event in Davis this weekend.  Nicknamed "bellies and babies", the event gathers many of our former successes and their children.  Everyone enjoys a fun filled reunion in the park with great food, photo opportunities, and networking with other couples that have been able to overcome infertility through the help of California IVF. 

Check back soon for photos and videos of the event.

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Sacramento Area Infertility Support Group for Fertility Patients

California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. encourages its patients to seek group support for general infertility issues as well as during advanced reproductive therapy like in vitro fertilization (IVF).

The Infertility Support Group of the Sacramento area is one resource for all Northern California women struggling with infertility to turn to so they do not have to struggle with getting pregnant alone.

The Infertility Support Group of the Sacramento area is a peer led support group for women that provides a place to discuss the emotional impact of infertility. Women are provided a welcoming space to discuss treatments for infertility like IVF and artificial insemination as well as alternatives like using acupuncture to help with stress and increase ovulation. Recommendations and experiences with Sacramento area infertility doctors and clinics many also be discussed openly and honestly.

Women with fertility issues may want to contact the Sacramento Area Infertility Support Group if any of the following statements apply:

• I'm feeling lonely and isolated because of my infertility.


• I have very few people to talk with about my infertility.


• No one understands how infertility is affecting me.


• My husband is the only one I have who provides emotional support in dealing with infertility.


• Infertility is affecting my work and career.


• I feel that my life plan is out of control because of infertility.


• I'm having trouble navigating my medical treatment options for infertility.


• I can't decide when "enough is enough" of infertility treatments like IVF, IUI and fertility medications like Clomid.


• Holidays and coping with family and friends is becoming more & more difficult the longer I deal with infertility and answer questions about why I am not getting pregnant or having a baby.

For more information about the Sacramento Area Infertility Support Group, email your questions or comments to Christine at sacramentoinfertilitygroup@gmail.com

Bimonthly Meetings take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month in the Sacramento area.

Visit http://resolve.org for more information about infertility issues and a list of Northern California Support Groups

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