immunology Archives

Fertility December 30, 2023

Unraveling Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Video)

TRANSCRIPT Delving into the issue of recurrent pregnancy loss, it’s been a longstanding mystery for many couples due to its unexplained nature, inducing recurring instances of sadness and despair

Fertility November 19, 2023

The Basics: Science of Aging and Its Impact on a Woman’s Egg Quality and Infertility

A woman’s fertility journey is a complex and deeply personal one, often influenced by numerous factors. Among these factors, age plays a significant role, especially when it comes to egg

Fertility November 27, 2022

The Miscarriage Manual

Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Pregnancy Loss by Elizabeth Carney Fourteen years ago I gave birth to a baby girl. Four hours later she died because of an internal

Fertility June 4, 2015

Intralipid Treatment Vs. IVIg for Reproductive Failure

By Carolyn Coulam, M.D. and Nancy Hemenway Failure to reproduce is a physically and emotionally challenging ordeal. When reproductive failure is repetitive feelings of shame, of grief and loss and

Fertility March 14, 2013

Immunology may be key to pregnancy loss (updated) by Carolyn Coulam and Nancy Hemenway

Until the last decade, there was little a couple could do if they suffered from recurrent pregnancy losses. Miscarriages that couldn’t be attributed to chromosomal defects, hormonal problems or abnormalities

Fertility March 14, 2013

IVIg THERAPY TEMPLATE LETTER

PRE-TREATMENT LETTER OF MEDICAL NECESSITY/REQUESTAND/OR POST TREATMENT APPEAL Date: To: Medical Director Name Insurance Company Name Address RE:

Fertility March 14, 2013

PreTreatment with IVIg Letter to Insurance

TEMPLATE LETTER OF PRE-TREATMENT MEDICAL NECESSITYAND/OR POST-TREATMENT ROUTINE APPEAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: High dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy is clinically beneficial and not

Fertility March 14, 2013

IVIg for ART and Implantation Failure Controversy by Geoffrey Sher, M.D.

The controversy regarding immunologic implantation failure and failed IVF has become a political football. The individuals who criticize the use of heparin/IVIG in IVF implantation are the same ones who

Fertility March 14, 2013

Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Treatment of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Abstract Intravenous Immunoglobulin for the Treatment of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss , C.B. Coulam, L. Kyrsa, J. J. Stern, M. Bustillo, Genetics & IVF Institute, Fairfax VA. Objective: To evaluate the

Fertility March 14, 2013

IVIg Safety

Safety of Therapeutic Immune Globulin Preparations with Respect to Transmission of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III/ Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus Infection Publication date: 04/11/1986 Table of Contents ArticleEditorial NoteReferencesPOINT OF CONTACT FOR