RMA of New York News and Press

Fertility Medicine: One Couple’s Journey from Cancer to Expectant Family

Part 1: When Jenna received a cancer diagnosis at the age of 27, she embarked on an emotional …

April 5, 2018

The Genomic Revolution Changing the Face of Infertility

Since ancient times there has been a fascination with infertility. The “genomic revolution” in …

March 29, 2018

Can Stress Really Stop You From Conceiving?

While research has demonstrated that fertility issues cause stress, there’s no evidence to say it …

March 21, 2018

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

Join Dr. Georgia Witkin, Head of Patient Care Services at Progyny, as she talks with Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Associate Director of Reproductive Endocrinology at Mt. Sinai and Co-Director at RMA of New York, in the first episode of Progyny’s Expert Interview Series. The experts break down the best ways to have a productive conversation with your doctor about your fertility in this episode.

Hear tips to ensure you get the information you need from the doctors themselves.

March 21, 2018

6 signs that mean you could be having a miscarriage

Miscarriages, though not often discussed, are more common than most realize.

March 14, 2018

What is a “normal” period? 5 signs your flow is totally healthy, according to doctors

If you’ve ever sat down with your friends to complain about your period, you already know that everyone has a completely different experience. Some women have their period for days and days, while others are finished with the whole matter in under 72 hours. There are light flows, heavy flows, and flows that relegate you to bed for the duration of your menstrual cycle. So with all this variation, what is a normal period, if any such thing exists?

March 14, 2018

5 scary things that can happen to your baby if you smoke while pregnant

Smoking is an addictive habit that can make quitting pretty difficult. The good news is, research has found women typically quit smoking when they become pregnant. However, a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week found that one in 14 women still smokes while pregnant. Unfortunately, the baby is likely to experience major health issues because of it.

March 10, 2018

Speaking Out on Fertility; Why it’s time to end the stigma and start the conversation

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment and abuse, domestic violence, and pay equality. So why are we not speaking out, speaking about, or speaking to each other, about our fertility issues?

February 28, 2018

Castle Connolly Recognizes Eight RMA of New York Physicians as 2018 "Top Doctors"

RMA of New York physicians recognized as 2018 "Top Doctors" in Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Urologic treatment of infertility

February 13, 2018

How Is IUI Done? Here’s The Step-By-Step Of What To Expect

As young women, we are often told that we can do anything we want to do as long as we try our hardest, but when it comes to getting pregnant, that's just not how it works. Luckily, for women who struggle with getting pregnant naturally, science has stepped up and there are many ways for you to get a little (or big) boost in the process. Often the first go-to is artificial insemination, which is also called intrauterine insemination (IUI). How Is IUI done? Some may picture a doctor inserting sperm with a turkey baster, but that's not quite right.

January 12, 2018