News & Events
Announcements
Events
- Egg Freezing Event: The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Fertility - Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:30pm - 8pm
- Acupuncture & Pilates Event: Enhance Fertility with Ancient Wisdom, Exercise and Modern Medicine
- Egg Freezing Event: The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Fertility - Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 6:30pm - 8pm
- American Fertility Association and Brooklyn Community Pride Center Family Planning Panel and Discussion - Thursday, January 31st, 2013, 6PM-8PM
- Egg Freezing: Take Control Of Your Fertility - Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 6:30PM-8:00PM
- Yoga Fertility Classes with Kristin McGee - October 2012, Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00PM
- Single Motherhood by Choice: Informational Event & Support Session - Sunday, April 29, 2012, 10am - 12pm, Manhattan office
- Onsite Yoga for Fertility Classes - Tuesday Evenings - April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2012 - 6-7pm, Manhattan Office
- Egg Freezing Event: Take Control of Your Fertility - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8pm, Manhattan Office
- Acupuncture for Fertility Event: An "East Meets West" Discussion Presented by RMA of New York & The YinOva Center - Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Manhattan Office
Support Groups
Awards and Advancements
Media
Events
Egg Freezing Event: The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Fertility
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
6:30pm - 8pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan
Office, 10th Floor
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
New York, NY 10022
Wine & light refreshments will be served
The event will include a panel presentation followed by an intimate discussion of female fertility and the powerful option of egg freezing. It will cover the medical and practical aspects of freezing eggs and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask individual questions.
The discussion will be led by Dr. Jaime Knopman, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. Dr. Knopman is an Endocrinologist of RMA of New York - Manhattan specializing in advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF and egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation).
Medical and financial coordinators will be available to answer questions, and a former patient who froze her eggs will share her personal story.
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP.
To RSVP, click here.
Acupuncture & Pilates Event: Enhance Fertility with Ancient Wisdom, Exercise and Modern Medicine
 Thursday, May 9, 2013
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan Office
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 756-5777
Organic refreshments will be served
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP via email to vandretta@rmany.com.
Join us for a fun-filled evening where we will provide an educational overview of acupuncture and Pilates exercise as they relate to the enhancement of fertility and improving one's overall wellbeing. Our experts Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee and Licensed Acupuncturist & Clinical Director of the YinOva Center, Jill Blakeway, L.Ac will lead the discussion in exploring the ancient practice of acupuncture and how it may be used in conjunction with modern infertility treatment. Pilates instructor, Frances Darnell, will be guiding our group in a meditative session followed by Pilates exercises specifically focused on improving fertility.
Our Speakers:
Jill Blakeway
Clinic Director, The YinOva Center
Jill Blakeway is a former Professor of Traditional Asian Medicine, an author and a speaker who makes regular media appearances to talk about complementary medicine and wellness. Jill has over a decade of experience providing New Yorkers with skilled and compassionate healthcare with a focus on women and fertility. She is the coauthor of the best-selling fertility book Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility.
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee
Co-Medical Director, RMA of New York
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist. He is the Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and is Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York. He has been recognized by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine as a "Best Doctor" nine years in a row. Dr. Mukherjee has made numerous television appearances on programs such as NBC News and Fox News Channel's Healthwatch.
Frances Darnell
Pilates Instructor, Dynamic Core
Frances Darnell is a certified Pilates Instructor, specializing in prenatal and postpartum exercise. Frances teaches group classes and private clients in her studios located in Union Square and Dumbo.
Egg Freezing Event: The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Fertility
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
6:30pm - 8pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan
Office, 10th Floor
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
New York, NY 10022
Wine & light refreshments will be served
The event will include a panel presentation followed by an intimate discussion of female fertility and the powerful option of egg freezing. It will cover the medical and practical aspects of freezing eggs and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask individual questions.
The discussion will be led by Dr. Eric Flisser, board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. Dr. Flisser is an Endocrinologist of RMA of New York - Manhattan specializing in advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF and egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation).
Medical and financial coordinators will be available to answer questions, and a former patient who froze her eggs will share her personal story.
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP.
To RSVP, click here.
American Fertility Association and Brooklyn Community Pride Center Event: Family Planning
Thursday, January 31st, 2013
6pm - 8pm
Where: Brooklyn Community Pride Center
310 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
A light dinner will be served and educational gift bags given to all attendees.
The American Fertility Association and Brooklyn Community Pride Center will host an evening for gay women interested in becoming moms through donor insemination.
The discussion will include several panelists including Dr. Joshua U. Klein, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and fertility specialist who leads RMA of New York's Brooklyn office. Dr. Klein specializes in treating infertile couples using both basic and advanced technologies. He has extensive clinical and research experience in all aspects of fertility, including the treatment of reproductive and ovarian aging, reproductive disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and the integration of clinical, genetic, and molecular data to improve IVF outcomes.
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please contact Corey Whelan for reservations. You may also call (718) 853-1411.
Egg Freezing Event: Take Control of Your Fertility
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
6:30pm - 8pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan
Office, 10th Floor
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
New York, NY 10022
Light refreshments will be served
The event will include a panel presentation and discussion of female fertility and the powerful option of egg freezing. It will cover the medical and practical aspects of freezing eggs and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask individual questions.
The discussion will be led by Dr. Jaime Knopman, board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. Dr. Knopman is an Endocrinologist of RMA of New York - Manhattan specializing in advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF and egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation).
Medical and financial coordinators will be available to answer questions, and a former patient who froze her eggs will share her personal story.
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP.
To RSVP, click here.
Yoga Fertility Classes with Kristin McGee
When: October 2012 - Thursdays
5:00PM-6:00PM
(Oct 4th, Oct 11th, Oct 18th and Oct 25th)
Where: RMA of New York -
Manhattan
635 Madison Avenue
11th Floor Conference Room
New York, NY 10022
Cost: $20 per class
Please pay by cash or check prior to the start of the class. An advance payment of $80 can also be made at the first class for those who choose to participate in all classes.
Registration Required by October 1st, 2012:
Single Motherhood by Choice: Informational Event & Support Session
 Sunday, April 29, 2012
10am - 12pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan
Office, 11th Floor
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
New York, NY 10022
A bagel brunch will be provided
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP by contacting Elana Lancaster at elancaster@rmany.com.
Lisa Schuman, LCSW, RMA of New York's staff Psychotherapist, in partnership with Single Mothers by Choice, is holding an informational event and support session for women who are considering or have chosen single motherhood. The event is open to all women in all stages of their reproductive journey.
Lisa Schuman, LCSW is a Psychotherapist who has been counseling individuals, couples and groups on a variety of issues and has specialized in reproductive medicine for over a decade. Ms. Schuman helps individuals through family building processes such as IUI and IVF, ovum and sperm donation, oocyte cryopreservation, perinatal loss, surrogacy and adoption.
About Single Mothers by Choice (SMC)
SMC provides support and information to single women who are considering, or have chosen, single motherhood. SMC's members meet with one another all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. SMC's members network with one another and share information and resources about donor insemination, adoption, and parenting at local levels and/or through lively online discussion forums and newsletters.
www.singlemothersbychoice.org
Egg Freezing Event: Take Control of Your Fertility
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
6:30pm - 8pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan
Office, 10th Floor
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
New York, NY 10022
Light refreshments will be served
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP via email to info@rmany.com.
The event will include a panel presentation and discussion of female fertility and the powerful option of egg freezing. It will cover the medical and practical aspects of freezing eggs and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask individual questions.
The discussion will be led by Dr. Eric Flisser, board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. Dr. Flisser is the Medical Director of RMA of New York - Long Island, and sees patients in the Long Island and Manhattan offices. Dr. Flisser specializes in advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF and egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation).
Medical and financial coordinators will be available to answer questions, and a former patient who froze her eggs will share her personal story.
Onsite Yoga for Fertility Classes
When: Tuesday Evenings
April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2012
6-7pm
Where: RMA of New York Manhattan Office
635 Madison Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 756-5777
Cost: 4 Week Package $80
(to be paid by cash or check at first class)
Registration Required by April 6, 2012:
Call (212) 756-5777 or email info@rmany.com
*Please bring a yoga mat to class.
For more information about RMA of New York's Onsite Yoga Program, call (212) 756-5777 or email info@rmany.com.
Acupuncture for Fertility Event: An "East Meets West" Discussion Presented by RMA of New York & The YinOva Center
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: RMA of New York
Manhattan Office
635 Madison Avenue (bet. 59th and 60th Streets)
10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 756-5777
Light refreshments will be served
Admission is FREE. However, space is limited so please RSVP via email to info@rmany.com.
Join leading experts in the areas of Fertility, Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine for a discussion of how acupuncture can be performed in tandem with fertility treatments, such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), to reduce stress and help improve one’s overall sense of wellbeing during the fertility treatment process.
Our Speakers:
Jill Blakeway
Clinic Director, The YinOva Center
Jill Blakeway is a former Professor of Traditional Asian Medicine, an author and a speaker who makes regular media appearances to talk about complementary medicine and wellness. Jill has over a decade of experience providing New Yorkers with skilled and compassionate healthcare with a focus on women and fertility. She is the coauthor of the best selling fertility book Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility.
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee
Co-Medical Director, RMA of New York
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist. He is the Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and is Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York. He has been recognized by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine as a "Best Doctor" nine years in a row. Dr. Mukherjee has made numerous television appearances on programs such as NBC News and Fox News Channel's Healthwatch.
Kristin McGee
Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor
Kristin McGee is a certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, as well as an ACE certified personal trainer. Kristin teaches group classes and private clients in NYC. She has shared her extensive fitness knowledge on several television programs such as CNN, The CBS Morning Show and ABC's Good Morning America and is Health Magazine’s Contributing Yoga/Fitness Editor.
Awards
Dr. Georgia Witkin awarded the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award in ceremony at The Plaza Hotel
Dr. Georgia Witkin, Clinical Psychologist of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, was presented with the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 for her commitment to helping couples and bringing awareness of infertility-related issues to the general public. Dr. Witkin was acknowledged for her professional achievements including serving as the Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science as well as in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center. The ceremony was held at the renown Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Please
click here to read more about the acknowledgement.
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Dr. Alan Copperman recognized as the 2013 Alumni Initiate of the New York Iota Chapter of the National Medical Honor Society
Dr. Alan Copperman was recognized on April 30th as the 2013 Alumni Initiate of the New York Iota Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Medical Honor Society. In a well-attended ceremony in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Copperman received his award from William H. Frishman, MD, Councilor of the New York Iota Chapter of AOA.
The leadership of New York Medical College recognized Dr. Copperman's contributions to the field of medicine since being graduated in 1989. They cited his national and international reputation as an educator and clinician, his authorship of several hundred scientific abstracts and peer-reviewed publications and his receipt of awards recognizing his contribution to reproductive medicine from Patient Advocacy Organizations, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Yale University, and The Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Copperman shared his appreciation for his teachers and role models. He discussed what a privilege it is to be given the opportunity to use science and compassion to help couples trying to build their families, and encouraged the graduating medical students to deliver attentive care to the patients in front of them while thinking broadly about the opportunities to use their medical knowledge to better the health of the community.
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RMA of New York Partners selected by Super Doctors for 4th consecutive year
Super Doctors recognized Dr. Alan Copperman, Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld, Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee and Dr. Benjamin Sandler as outstanding physicians in Reproductive Endocrinology for the 4th consecutive year.
Click here to see the listing.
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RESOLVE to Award RMA of New York at 12th Annual Night of Hope Gala
RMA of New York is honored to receive the Northeast Region Friend of
RESOLVE award for its dedication and commitment to
RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. RESOLVE will be holding
this year's Night of Hope on Tuesday, June 2 at the Tavern on the Green.
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Announcements
RMA of New York Publishes the First and Largest Series on Elective Egg Freezing
RMA of New York recently published the first and largest series on elective oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) for female fertility preservation. The study, featured in the latest edition of the Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, describes 233 egg freezing cycles performed at RMA of New York between 2005 and 2010. The results of the study are encouraging for medical and patient communities alike. This research demonstrates the advances made in oocyte cryopreservation technology over the last several years and the significant need for improved public awareness and continued scientific investment in the field.
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Dr. Alan Copperman's Book Chapter "Oocyte Cryopreservation for the Elective Preservation of Reproductive Potential" Released Online
Dr. Alan Copperman co-authored the chapter "Oocyte Cryopreservation for the Elective Preservation of Reproductive Potential" for the book Current Frontiers in Cryobiology, edited by Igor I. Katkov.
Dr. Copperman's chapter discusses the multifaceted reasons for delayed childbearing, the applications of oocyte cryopreservation treatment, and the technical aspects of the procedure. Click here to read the book chapter.
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RMA of New York and the YinOva Center Holds Successful and Engaging "East Meets West" Patient Educational Seminar
On February 8, 2012, RMA of New York and the YinOva Center for Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine held a successful and engaging "East Meets West" patient educational seminar on the topic of acupuncture and fertility treatment. This topic has received increasing attention recently as patients consider pursuing traditional Western medical treatments for infertility in conjunction with Eastern therapies. The lively presentation, held at RMA of New York's Manhattan location, was led by a panel of experts: Jill Blakeway, renowned Acupuncturist and founder of the YinOva Center; joined by Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee, top Fertility Specialist and Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York, and Kristin McGee, expert Yoga & Fitness Instructor. RMA of New York and the YinOva Center look forward to future seminars and opportunities to educate patients on the topic of acupuncture and fertility treatments.
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RMA of New York Physicians Chosen as Top Reproductive Endocrinologists by U.S. News Top Doctors.
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Dr. Alan Copperman delivers key address on fertility preservation at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Alan Copperman was recently invited to speak at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients educational program. Attendees consisted of medical oncologists and oncology nurses, social workers and psychologists. The program provided information about the effects of cancer treatments on fertility, reviewed current fertility preservation options and offered strategies for incorporating those options into patient care. Dr. Copperman discussed the importance of starting a dialog about fertility preservation with all young men and women diagnosed with cancer. He also discussed issues related to ovarian reserve testing and new methods of oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing). Dr. Copperman, in addition to being Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York, is also a member of the fertility advisory committee of LIVESTRONG, The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF).
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Dr. Eric Flisser invited to lecture Korean American Medical Practitioners Association of New York (KAMPANY) on the topic of IVF
Dr. Eric Flisser was recently invited to lecture the Korean American Medical Practitioners Association of New York (KAMPANY), a professional organization of Korean American physicians that, in addition to organizing community functions, serves its members by providing continuing education through an expert guest-lecturer program. Dr. Flisser discussed both the basic aspects of infertility management, including initial diagnosis and work-up, and cutting edge advances in the field, with a look towards potential future applications of in vitro fertilization and genetic diagnosis. The team at RMA of New York looks forward to a longstanding relationship with KAMPANY and the Korean American community that it serves by providing quality education, diagnosis and treatment of patients who have difficulties with reproduction.
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RMA of New York Releases Egg
Freezing Video
Take a look inside RMA of New York's lab and through the microscope to
see how egg freezing is done.
Note: This video depicts the slow freeze method of freezing eggs. RMA of New York offers both the slow freeze and vitrification methods to successfully freeze eggs for fertility preservation.
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RMA of New York's Physicians Were Once Again Recognized in New York Magazine's Best Doctors List for 2011
Since 2002, RMA of New York's reproductive endocrinologists and urologist
have been featured in New York Magazine's Best Doctors List. To access the
full list, click on the icons below (left to right: 2011 to 2002. Listings
for 2002, 2003 and 2004 no longer available).
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Accessible Infertility Care:
RMA of New York Introduces Evening Consultations
RMA of New York is now offering evening appointments to new patients
wishing to schedule a consultation at its main location in Midtown
Manhattan. Dr.
Lawrence Grunfeld, Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York, is pleased to
provide enhanced access to care at RMA of New York: "We recognize how
important it is to accommodate our patients' needs, especially in these
trying times. By providing evening appointments, we are working towards
making it easier for patients to come in and take the first steps to
diagnosing and treating infertility and having the family of their dreams."
These new evening consultations complement RMA of New York's long
established early hours designed to accommodate patient visits prior to
their work day. The addition of these appointments is an expansion of RMA of
New York's commitment to responding to patient needs.
If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please fill out our
online appointment form or call 212-756-5777.
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RMA of New York Publishes
Study on Reducing Multiples Resulting From IVF
In the competitive IVF industry we live in today, there are IVF centers
out there that may, in an attempt to improve apparent success rates,
transfer a greater number of embryos. The actual physical, emotional, and
financial costs of this strategy may be far greater than realized because of
the increased morbidity that is associated with multiple pregnancies. Given
that multiple gestation is the greatest risk factor for premature delivery,
it is logical to conclude that a cavalier attitude toward multiples will
lead to significant future neonatal morbidity, if not mortality.
The current method of calculating IVF success rates considers multiple
gestations and prematurely delivered infants to be successes, rather than
failures. Patients may see multiple births as an acceptable outcome and may
even construe multiple gestations as actualizing a better return on their
financial investment. They may be less aware about the greater risk of
neonatal morbidity and pregnancy loss. When patients evaluate IVF programs
on the basis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-reported data,
they may conclude that a program with a higher success rate may be
preferable to a program with a reduced success rate, even if the latter
program has a very low multiple-pregnancy rate.
For the purposes of the study, RMA of New York chose to evaluate how
reclassifying IVF success would change the current way we perceive programs.
By incorporating higher order multiple gestation rates into the calculation
of success rates, we attempted
To access the full article, click
here.
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An Exclusive Look Inside RMA
of New York's IVF Laboratory
RMA of New York recently released an extensive rare view into fertilization,
embryo development, and laboratory procedures performed during an IVF cycle.
Take an exclusive look inside one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art in
vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratories to see how RMA of New York performs IVF
and other advanced reproductive technologies using strict identification
standards. Medical and laboratory video footage documents egg retrieval,
insemination, embryo development from cleavage stage (day 2-3) to blastocyst
stage (day 5-6), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching,
embryo transfer and embryo cryopreservation.
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Dr. Natan Bar-Chama Elected to Serve on Board of
Directors of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
RMA of New York's urologist
Dr.
Natan-Bar Chama recently joined the Board of Directors of the
Society for the Study of Male
Reproduction (SSMR). SSMR is a national professional organization
dedicated to encouraging the study, elevating the practice, and improving
the quality of care for the subfertile male.
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Media
Dr. Alan Copperman featured on CBS News' Up to the Minute with Anne-Marie Green to weigh in on Fertility Scorecard with RESOLVE's Barbara Collura
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Dr. Alan Copperman comments on Halle Berry Pregnancy and discusses Achieving Pregnancy Over 45 with iVillage.com
Click here to read the article.
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Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Huffington Post Live during National Infertility Awareness Week and addresses the 'Myth of Fertility'
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Dr. Joshua Klein speaks to Health magazine about Halle Berry's Recent Pregnancy Announcement
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Dr. Alan Copperman Contributes to Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology Journal Abstract on Optimal Use of GnRH Antagonists
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Dr. Alan Copperman and Dr. Georgia Witkin quoted in the Chicago Tribune on Dating and Your Biological Clock: "Dating and the Baby Question"
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Dr. Alan Copperman quoted in the Pennsylvania Gazette on the topic of egg freezing: "Stopping the Clock"
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Dr. Eric Flisser featured in Fertility Authority article: "Guidelines on Mental Illness and Egg Donation in the US"
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Dr. Alan Copperman featured in Fertility Authority article: "Clinic Q&A: Talking Egg Freezing with Dr. Alan Copperman"
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Dr. Joshua Klein interviewed on the Derek and Romaine show on SiriusXM on the topic of "Infertility Treatment for Same-Sex Couples"
Click here to listen to the radio show interview.
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Dr. Alan Copperman featured on CBS News in a segment on "Infertility Under 35"
Dr. Copperman explains in his interview that it is not necessarily the incidence of infertility in women that is increasing, but that it is more socially acceptable now to seek help for any medical condition, including infertility. He also explains how there are many successful paths available to couples today to help them build their families.
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Dr. Benjamin Sandler Discusses IVF Success Rates and Predicting Female Fertility Potential
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RMA Nutritionist, Dara Godfrey, MS RD, interviewed on Creating a Family radio show on the topic of "Complementary Care for Fertility Treatment"
Click here to listen to the radio show interview.
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Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee Discusses Acupuncture and IVF Success Rates
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee, leading Fertility Specialist and Co-Medical Director of RMA of New York, provides insight into a recent study that evaluated acupuncture and IVF pregnancy rates. The study was published in January 2012 in the scientific journal Fertility and Sterility, and has been covered recently by media outlets such as Reuters Health.
Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee provided the following insights on the topic of acupuncture and IVF success rates:
Complementary and alternative therapies are widely used alongside infertility treatments, and acupuncture ranks among the most popular of these therapies. Acupuncture has been successfully utilized by Eastern medical traditions for thousands of years, but its role in the modern medical armamentarium has not been well established. As a result, a link between acupuncture and IVF outcome is likely to be of considerable interest to clinicians and patients alike.
Advocates of acupuncture have suggested that IVF outcomes may be improved through a number of possible mechanisms, including a central sympathoinhibitory effect, resulting in increased uterine blood flow, which in turn might improve endometrial receptivity. In addition, a perceived reduction in anxiety and stress after treatment has often been cited as justification for its use.
The systematic review and meta-analysis recently reported in Fertility and Sterility used the clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in 24 trials as indicators of the effect of acupuncture performed during IVF treatment on cycle outcome. In studies using appropriate controls, acupuncture increases live birth rates. While not conclusive, this report does set the stage for the design of further studies examining the role of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility.
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Dr. Alan Copperman Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine on the Topic of Egg Freezing
 Click here to read the article.
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Dr. Alan Copperman featured in Fertility Authority article: "Why Women Wait to Have Babies"
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Lisa Schuman, LCSW and Alan Copperman, MD co-author article on single motherhood by choice
Click here to read the article.
Click here to visit Single Mother's by Choice (SMC) website. A great resource for single mothers and mothers-to-be.
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Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee interviewed on Creating a Family radio show on the topic of "Secondary Infertility- Causes and Treatment"
Click here to listen to the radio show interview and read about Creating a Family.
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IVF Nurse at RMA of New York, Hilde Cotton, RN, quoted in Infertility & Reproductive News article on the topic of restoring fertility after pregnancy loss.
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Dr. Alan Copperman and Dr. Georgia Witkin featured in New York Press article on stress and infertility.
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Dr. Natan Bar-Chama featured in NY Daily News article about new treatments for male infertility.
 Click here to read the article.
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NPR News features Dr. Alan Copperman and RMA of New York's Egg Freezing Events in a radio broadcast and article about egg freezing.
Click here to listen to the story and read the article.
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Dr. Eric Flisser named as one of the top 100 best and brightest physicians in the Northeast region by Arrive Magazine and avvo.com.
Click here to see the list.
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Dr. Benjamin Sandler discusses his experience as a Fertility Specialist in Latino Leaders Magazine
Click here to read the article.
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NBC News features Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee in a segment about acupuncture and fertility
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ABC News features Dr. Alan Copperman in a GMA Health segment about stress and infertility
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Dr. Alan Copperman writes about RMA of New York's patient-friendly approach to care in Ob.Gyn. News
Click here to view.
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Dr. Alan Copperman interviewed on Creating a Family radio show on the topic of "Everyday Choices That May Increase the Odds of Success with Fertility Treatment" Click
here to listen to the radio show interview.
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Technology Review Article: Artificial Ovary Could Help Infertile Women Click
here to read the article.
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MedicineNet.com Article: Study: No Need to Delay Pregnancy After Miscarriage Click
here to read the article.
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Science Now Article: Will IVF Work for You? Click
here to read the article.
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NY Daily News Article: Infertility Care: What to Expect Click here to read the article.
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CNN News Article: How to
Have a Baby When It's Not So Simple
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RMA of New York Partners
Selected in 2008 New York Super Doctors Issue The four partners of RMA of
New York- Drs. Alan Copperman, Lawrence Grunfeld, Tanmoy Mukherjee, and
Benjamin Sandler - have been included in 2008 New York Super Doctors
issue. This New York
SuperDocs list nominates only 5% of the New York physician population
as being top in their field. Click the icon below to access the Reproductive
Endocrinology Super Doctors List.
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Marie Claire Magazine Writer
Writes About Her Egg Freezing Experience at RMA of New York and appears on
Fox's Mike and Juliet Show
April 2008
Marie Claire writer and RMA of New York Patient Sarah Elizabeth
Richards talks about her personal experience in freezing her eggs. Click
here to read the article.
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Wall Street Journal Article:
Why Some Single Women Choose to Freeze Their Eggs
February 14, 2008; Page D1
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Fox News Channel Interviews
Dr. Natan Bar-Chama on the Potential Perils a Cell Phone May Pose on a
Male's Fertility
Dr. Natan Bar-Chama was interviewed
live on Fox News Channel discussing a new study that suggests that the
electromagnetic waves transmitted from cell phones may be causing low sperm
counts in men and lowering their fertility.
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Westchester Magazine Lists Dr.
Jeffrey Klein in its 2007 and 2008 Annual Top Doctors Issue
Westchester Magazine selected
Dr. Klein, medical director of
RMA of New York
Westchester, as one of the best reproductive endocrinologists in the county.
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Dr. Alan Copperman Appears on
Fox's Mike & Juliet Show to Discuss Recent Popularity of IVF Vacations
"IVF Vacations", offered by several overseas infertility
centers providing treatment at a lower cost, has been in the media spotlight
lately. RMA of New York's Dr. Alan Copperman appeared on Fox's Mike and Juliet
Show to discuss the benefits and risks of considering IVF treatment in another
country.
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Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld Talks to
CBS' The Early Show about PGD
Dr. Grunfeld sat with The Early Show's Hannah Storm to discuss a recent
study on PGD, which cited that embryo screening may decrease fertility rates
for older women.
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Reproductive Endocrinologist
Benjamin Sandler, MD Recognized as Top Latino Physician in New York
Dr. Sandler was one of few physicians selected in the
Latino Leader Magazine's
April-May 2006 feature "New York's Finest." This article focused on "some of the
most prominent and distinguished Latino physicians in New York City", who on a
daily basis change lives of members of the community.
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