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NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2004


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ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS/PROGNOSIS:
KEY FACTORS SHAPING SUCCESS RATES

Every year the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) publish a general summary of national success rates for all clinics registered in the US. We encourage all patients to visit the site as it provides good information on outcomes. This information however, it's not without limitations as it does not provide the number of complex cases with lower than average prognosis that a particular program may be treating. Unlike many other fertility clinics, our center does not pre-select patients based on clinical parameters, which are known to be associated with higher prognosis and pregnancy rates. Many patients who have lower than average success rates are either not accepted, or cancelled during treatment at other centers. We treat a large proportion of patients with at least one previously failed cycle, diminished ovarian reserve as determined by female age, elevated FSH levels, and/or reduced antral follicle counts.

We are proud to report our above national average success rates for 289 treatment cycles (Period: 2002 to 2004) in which more than two thirds of patients presented with such complex infertility problems. Additionally, we treated a large number of severe male infertility cases associated with azoospermia (absence of sperm in semen), balanced chromosomal translocations, and other genetic-related male fertility problems.

VIABLE PREGNANCIES PER EMBRYO TRANSFER

GOOD PROGNOSIS
RESERVED PROGNOSIS
Female Age
Less than 35


54%
Elevated basal
FSH (mIU/mL)
15.9 ± 5.9

28%
Low Antral
Follicles
4.9 ± 1.3

25%

With every couple, we discuss treatment options with realistic expectations of success. We have maintained low triplet pregnancy rates and low cancellation rates, which have routinely stayed below national averages.

 

OVUM DONATION: A REWARDING
ROAD TO PARENTHOOD



Since 1991, many couples have realized their dream of achieving pregnancy and having a healthy baby through ovum donation at our center. We are proud to present the cumulative pregnancy rates for the years 2002 to 2004. Over 95% viable pregnancy rate was accomplished with up to two fresh treatment cycles. We continually have a pool of highly qualified donors, who are thoroughly screened.

 

SUPERIOR OUTCOMES AT NEW LOCATION

With viable pregnancy outcomes in the range of 60% for the first quarter, our new facilities have proven to be a valuable addition for our patients. The new center was designed to continue to provide high quality individualized reproductive health care and is located just 15 minutes from the International Fort Lauderdale Airport between interstates I-75 and I-95 at 201 North Pine Island Road in Plantation. The twostory, 20,000 sq ft facility houses fully staffed operating and recovery rooms (Plantation Surgery Center), state of the art assisted reproduction laboratories, comprehensive diagnostic andrology laboratories, physician offices, exam, ultrasound rooms and our administrative offices.

 

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

"The individualized treatment that we received made our difficult situation less stressful. There is something special in Dr. Abae's office, his staff is warm and friendly and the center does not have the feel of a "factory"; you don't get that at other places. Other Doctors would have rejected our case but Dr. Abae was not concerned with his statistics". C. and A.E., ( age 31, First pregnancy), Weston.


" We first met Drs. Abae and Rodriguez at a patient seminar, immediately my wife and I felt that we had met the right doctors. They are both genuine and explained the whole process in very understandable terms; they brought happiness to our lives". L. G., ( age 44, first pregnancy), Margate.


" We are very happy with the outcome, I can't describe thefeeling, my husband grins all the time. I never felt like apatient when I saw Dr. Abae. Everyone was available for questions, the Doctors and staff were wonderful, I love everyday of motherhood". R. and L.N. ( age 52, first baby), Davie.

 

FREE EDUCATI0NAL SEMINAR: SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2005

Our patient educational seminar is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th 2005 (10:00 am) at our new location on 201 North Pine Island Road in Plantation. Please RSVP by May 12th at 1-866- 246-CARE, or via e-mail at info@care-life.com. SPACE IS LIMITED. Participants are eligible for a free consult within 45 days.

 

UPCOMING CLINICAL TRIALS

Our center has been selected to participate in an international multicenter clinical trial for patients with Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. Please contact our office for information on eligibility and qualifications:
1-866-246-CARE (Toll-free)/954-584-2273

 

 

   
     


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