Demystifying the IVF Process – Standard, Natural and Mini-IVF
Standard IVF, natural IVF and mini IVF share the same ultimate goal, but how are they different? Dr. Rink Murray explains.
Fertility Blog Posts by Dr. Rink Murray
About the author
Dr. Rink Murray is a reproductive endocrinologist for Tennessee Reproductive Medicine and specializes in predictors of in vitro fertilization (IVF), success in patients with poor prognosis, fertilization in couples with unexplained infertility and ectopic pregnancy. He also has an acute interest in endocrine disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, and microinvasive surgery.
Should I Delay Pregnancy or IVF Because of The Zika Virus?
When it comes to the Zika virus and pregnancy, especially with IVF, let’s be vigilant, not panicked. Here’s what you need to consider before changing your fertility treatment or pregnancy plans.
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Minimal-stimulation, known as mini-IVF, can reduce costs, clinic visits, drug reactions and multiple births. For some people, it may increase pregnancy rates and in others it can reduce pregnancy success. It is not for everyone. Dr. Murray says who might benefit from mini IVF.
Your Baby, Your Right to Embryo Sex Selection. But Is it Wrong?
Technological advances have upped the game by giving parents the option of selecting the sex of their child before pregnancy. It’s called sex selection (sometimes referred to as gender selection) and is possible by evaluating the genetic makeup of embryos formed in the lab to be implanted in the woman’s womb.
Why Success Rate Numbers Don’t Add Up to Real Success
Tennessee Reproductive Medicine has been fortunate this year to receive a lot attention for having some of the highest IVF success rates in the country. While the attention these numbers bring is nice to experience, we don’t — and never have — measure our success rates just in “numbers.”
IVF Babies, It’s Only Natural: Dolce (of Dolce & Gabbana) Can Have His Opinions
After witnessing the dust-up between Signore Dolce (of Dolce & Gabbana) & the IVF community, Dr. Murray comments on perceptions about family building – and just what is “natural?”
BRCA & Fertility: Implications of Angelina’s Choice
Dr. Murray discusses Angelina Jolie making a brave choice to share her experiences with BRCA testing. For women with similar results, what fertility issues should be considered?
Fertility Medicine & Downton Abbey
Dr. Murray investigates the tragedies and miracles of fertility medicine as portrayed on the popular television series “Downton Abbey.”
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Media coverage of celebrity infertility issues can make your head spin. Dr. Murray sorts facts from rumors on some of the Kardashians’ fertility struggles.
Timing is Everything: Lessons from “Caddyshack”
Dr. Murray reveals lessons learned from the movie Caddyshack that apply to real life and fertility timing. Taking time to do things right the first time.