A Fertility Doctor’s Personal Battle
Before he became a fertility doctor and co-founded TRM, Dr. Murray’s approach to medicine was powerfully shaped by his own battle with infertility. This is his story.
Doctors’ Blog
Coping with Infertility by Addressing Shame, Couples Communication & Fielding Others’ Questions
Four marriage and family counselors reveal pearls of wisdom for couples and individuals coping with infertility, emphasizing open and honest communication.
Couples Counseling When Infertility Dashes Their Dream
Couples counseling for infertility addresses many of the emotional struggles that accompany the diagnosis. In part 1 of this series of posts about relationships, four professional therapists share some advice on maintaining a healthy relationship while battling infertility.
Testosterone Replacement: When the Fountain of Youth is a Fountain of Sorrow
Testosterone replacement therapy might be helpful for men who truly need it, but men who wish to become fathers should carefully consider the risks and perhaps consider alternative treatment methods. Dr. Murray explains.
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.
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.
TRM for the Community: Dr. Scotchie Dares to Dance
TRM’s Dr. Jessica Scotchie dusted off her dancing shoes and polished some killer moves in support of kidney disease in Chattanooga.
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.
Why Does Infertility Awareness Matter to Me?
“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.”
Your Baby, Your Right to 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.