A Prestigious Honor For Douglas T. Carrell
We are proud to announce that Douglas T. Carrell, Ph.D., H.C.L.D. has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Andrology. This achievement comes as no surprise to those of us who have witnessed Dr. Carrell’s laboratory directorship abilities in action at the Center for Reprodu… Continue Reading
Maximizing Your Andrology Care
Andrology care, which is the study and care of the infertile male, is sometimes a less defined and more confusing process than the care of the infertile female. In some clinics, the reproductive health of the male is largely overlooked “as long as there are a few sperm available” for IVF/ICSI treatment. H… Continue Reading
The “White Face of Infertility”
A recent column in the Independent addresses a crucial issue facing black women who are struggling with infertility. When they look at “pamphlets, posters, brochures or in waiting rooms” it’s easy for them to feel like they are alone in their struggle due to the lack of women of color. This can also hav… Continue Reading
Finding Donors Can Feel Like a Minefield
It’s a natural human instinct to want your natural born children to bear at least a passing resemblance to you. Depending on your ethnic background, features such as skin color, eye color, and hair texture can be very important in achieving that reproductive goal. The fact that it’s a natural human ins… Continue Reading
CRM’s Small Talk Survival Guide
What do you think of when you look back on the holiday season? Do you think about the Christmas you celebrated with your family? Do you think about cherished loved ones you were blessed to celebrate the holidays with? We hope so, but don’t feel bad if you answered “no” to those questions. Family is a hu… Continue Reading
Fertility’s “Michelle Obama Effect” Is in Full Swing
Fertility – especially infertility – is a very personal thing for people. This has the unfortunate side effect of leaving people who suffer from infertility feeling very isolated due to the lack of people who come forward to tell their own stories of fertility issues. While no one should be expected to or… Continue Reading
CRM Andrology: The Who, What, When, and Why Of It
As you may already be aware of, we are expanding our menu of fertility health services at CRM. We are proud to offer andrology services for men throughout the Twin Cities under the banner of CRM Andrology (formerly Allina Health Andrology Laboratory). This is a logical next step for us as we have long prid… Continue Reading
Egg Freezing: Still In The News
If you think you have been seeing a lot of content about egg freezing lately it’s because you have. A brief look at recent headlines includes the following: These Glamorous Fertility Studios Are Changing The Egg Freezing Conversation Thinking About Egg Freezing? Here’s What You Need To Know Egg… Continue Reading
Socks: A Gift That Gets Better With Age
If you were to ask 10 children or teens to tell you what the worst gift they ever received was, chances are at least a few of them would reply with “socks”. Can you blame them? Kids filled with visions of exciting toys, electronic devices or even cash are somewhat deflated by opening up the gift of socks.… Continue Reading
Infertility Doesn’t Take The Summer Off
The heat of summer brings back fond memories. Many of these memories are centered on family vacations of the past, trips to the beach, and relaxing afternoons spent in a hammock. Summer can be a wonderful time to slow the pace down a couple of notches and recharge your batteries. Infertility is relentless… Continue Reading
The Center for Reproductive Medicine: A Legacy of Education, Inclusivity and Choice (via MDNews)
Originally posted on Minnesota MDNews By Jenna Haines Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Compassionate, evidence-based fertility services for all individuals and couples looking to conceive propels reproductive care forward at the Center for Reproductive Medicine. According to the CDC, approximately 6% of women… Continue Reading
Jean Purdy’s Recognition Is Long Overdue
There’s a saying, unattributed, that says greatness is often not appreciated in its own time. Unfortunately, the same was true of a female nurse and embryologist’s role in developing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Until now. At CRM we have built our practice on cutting-edge technology and procedures, but… Continue Reading
