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Dr. Ryan Riggs

Examining the predictive value of AMH: Dr. Ryan Riggs

January 19, 2012

If you are a current or past patient at Reproductive Resource Center of Kansas City (or any infertility clinic), you probably know what FSH is.  FSH stands for follicle- stimulating hormone and has been used as a predictive marker since the 1980’s.  It’s drawn from the blood, typically on days 2, 3 or 4 of [...]

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RRC In the Spotlight! (Or, A Peek Inside Our Clinic)

December 31, 2011

If you follow us on Facebook, you might know that a few weeks ago our infertility clinic was transformed into a television studio (more or less!) — complete with camera crew, hair and makeup, a photographer and patients and staff, all willing to partake in the fun! We worked with KCTV5 to create a commercial [...]

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Online Reproductive Health Resources

December 8, 2011

Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a Division of Reproductive Health?  Per their website, their mission is to promote optimal reproductive, maternal, and infant health and quality of life by influencing public policy, health care practice, community practices, and individual behaviors through scientific and programmatic expertise, leadership, and [...]

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Pregnancy and the Flu Shot

October 31, 2011

We are often asked about the flu vaccine– is it safe?  Should pregnant women receive it? Fortunately, influenza activity in the United States is low right now, making this the perfect time to get vaccinated. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop an immune response. Get vaccinated now so that [...]

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