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Jean Manfredi has been with the Women & Infants’ Fertility Center team for 24 years. As medical secretary, she coordinates many aspects of our patients.

Patient advocates Drs. Cardozo and Sauerbrun-Cutler recently met with law makers to discuss legislation that would help Americans with infertility.

Richard Hackett, Women & Infants’ Fertility Center lab supervisor, discusses the benefits and risks of utilizing preimplantation genetic testing.

What is cryopreservation? Our lab director and the interim Fertility Center director answer some of the most commonly asked embryo cryopreservation questions.

What do you do when all the tests are normal, but you still aren’t pregnant? Dr. Wheeler explains the options for an unexplained infertility diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Lynae Brayboy says 3 ongoing clinical research projects could reveal the ovary to be the key to overall women’s health, not just reproductive health.

Dr. Eden Cardozo shares her insight on oncofertility and ongoing legislation to improve fertility preservation options for cancer patients.

Zika virus may have faded from the front page of our newspapers, but it is still out there, and those pregnant or trying to get pregnant should consider protection methods. Dr. Cardozo shares her insight on the virus and methods to prevent the Zika virus.

Dr. John Buster, former doctor at Women & Infants' Fertility Center, reflects on his storied career as a pioneer in fertility treatment, and the exciting prospects for the future of reproductive medicine.

Mosaicism has changed the way that we evaluate embryos for transfer during preimplantation genetic testing in IVF (in vitro fertilization). Dr. Ruben Alvero discusses the current state of mosaicism, and why more research is needed.

This time of year, conversations with family and running into friends at holiday parties may prompt unpleasant feelings and situations. A handful of our physicians and providers weigh in on the topic of navigating the holidays successfully and joyfully while battling infertility.

Patients often wonder how the food they eat affects their ability to have children. In this blog, Dr. Victoria discusses which foods to eat - and which to avoid - to optimize fertility.

Elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is a safe, effective approach to IVF. By transferring just one embryo, women can avoid a dangerous twin pregnancy.

Gestational surrogacy is a truly exciting aspect of infertility treatment, as it grants individuals and couples the ability to have biological offspring in situations where it would have been impossible just a few decades ago. Dr. Wheeler explores eight important aspects of this type of pregnancy.

Dr. Cardozo gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day in the life of a fertility doctor at Women & Infants' Fertility Center.

A recent physician-led study suggests that the majority of ovulation calculator apps for smartphones display inaccurate or unreliable information. Dr. Victoria reviews the study, and reveals which app she recommends to her patients.

The new year is the perfect time for health-focused resolutions, and also the time when many women renew their focus on getting pregnant. Dr. Cardozo outlines several important lifestyle factors that increase fertility.

El síndrome del ovario poliquístico (SOP) es muy común. Aproximadamente de un 5 a 10 por ciento de mujeres de edad reproductiva tienen la condición. Además existe variedad étnica y se ve más en ciertas poblaciones. Por ejemplo, las mujeres de origen Hispano tienen más que mujeres de origen Nórdico.

PCOS is a common cause of infertility in women. Lifestyle changes can be an incredibly effective method for treating its symptoms. Depending on patient goals, medical treatment may also be advised.

Fertility problems and the stress that goes with them are amplified during the holidays, but there are strategies to cope and even thrive during this time. Social services worker Lynn Finocchiaro shares some tips.

30 years ago, Rhode Island's first IVF clinic opened its doors. Much has changed since that day, but the commitment to successful patient outcomes has not.

Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh offers tips and information to help you make an informed decision when selecting at-home fertility tests such as ovulation predictor kits, follicle stimulating hormone tests & semen analysis.

Dr. Ruben Alvero, medical director at Women & Infants' Fertility Center, explains PGD and PGS, the benefits of genetic screening when undergoing IVF and the likelihood of "designer babies" using genetic selection.