Dr. Jessica Scotchie is a reproductive endocrinologist for Tennessee Reproductive Medicine and specializes in fertility treatments including in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg cryopreservation and egg donation, recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome and minimally invasive surgery.
The media often describes embryo cryopreservation as unsafe, reckless and unregulated. Dr. Scotchie addresses the misconceptions and accusations. She also shares how careful the process is at TRM.
“After 11 years in the field of infertility, and having cared for thousands of infertility patients, having listened to their stories, celebrated their pregnancies and cried with them during their losses, I feel just as dedicated and passionate about caring for infertile patients as I did when I chose the field.”
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant, then it’s time to be preparing your body for pregnancy. Folic acid supplements are one of the most important supplements to prevent major birth defects.
Egg donation is an incredibly altruistic opportunity to enhance the lives of others struggling with the pain of infertility. Deciding to donate is a complicated decision that should be carefully considered rather than accepted as an easy way to make money.
Fish is part of a healthy diet for any individual, at any age. While many women know that, as well as warnings regarding mercury in different types of fish, they might not know that federal guidelines on seafood consumption have been updated.
Thyroid dysfunction is one condition affecting more women than men and many patients going through infertility. Dr. Scotchie discusses symptoms and treatment for those experiencing thyroid dysfunction and how it is associated with fertility.