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egg quality

Initial Infertility Testing for Women

August 29, 2011

We’ve previously discussed the importance of egg quality when trying to achieve pregnancy, especially as it relates to advanced maternal age. Your doctor will want to determine this by examining reproductive hormone levels.
The middle of a woman’s menstrual cycle is marked by ovulation.  This occurs when the ovary releases a mature egg.  But how to know [...]

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Dr. Ryan Riggs speaks at Kansas City Infertility Awareness Conference

May 6, 2011

Reproductive Resource Center (RRC) had the great privilege of being a Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 Kansas City Infertility Awareness (KCIA) Conference last Saturday, April 30, 2011.  The conference, held at North Kansas City Hospital, was without a doubt a HUGE success.
Hats off the four ladies who spearheaded and planned the conference from top to [...]

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Advanced Age and Infertility

June 21, 2010

Female age is one of the major factors in determining your chances for pregnancy success. Pregnancy rates start to decline at approximately female age 34. Pregnancies are less common over age 40 and rare over 42. In light of these facts, prompt diagnostic evaluation and treatment is in your best interest to achieve a successful [...]

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