RMA of New York News and Press

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Self.com about how often to have sex if trying to conceive.

Obviously having sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. Getting pregnant naturally is impossible without it. While logic would tell you that the more you have sex the greater your chances are that a sperm and egg will finally meet and make a baby, that's not necessarily the case.

August 27, 2016

Dr. Natan Bar-Chama speaks to Endocrine Web advising men with erectile dysfunction to assess risks for osteoporosis with a physician

Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are at increased risk for osteoporosis and should undergo bone density screening, according to findings from a large study reported in Medicine.

August 17, 2016

Dr. Alan B. Copperman speaks to US News and World Report on improving access to fertility care for same-sex couples

A RECENT LAWSUIT involving lesbians in New Jersey who are trying to conceive is highlighting how unaffordable infertility treatments can be – and raising deeper questions about who has the right to assistance in conceiving a child.

August 15, 2016

Dr. Kimberley A. Thornton speaks to Stylecaster about what happens to your body when you go off the pill

Regardless of whether you’re looking to quit birth control pills to try to get pregnant, or you simply want to experiment with another form of contraceptive, there are some things every woman needs to know before quitting cold turkey. We spoke with gynecologists and fertility experts to find out just how your body changes after you stop taking the pill—from your skin (breakouts!) to your mood, period pain, weight fluctuation, and more.

August 10, 2016

Dr. Lucky Sekhon speaks to Healthline on the symptoms women experience when stopping birth control

Women go on — and go off — birth control for a variety of reasons. When they stop taking the medication, however, they may want to check their vitamin D levels. Turns out the amount of vitamin D may drop in a woman’s body when she stops using hormonal contraceptives that contain estrogen.

August 10, 2016

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to the Daily News on new study findings demonstrating women undergoing IVF treatment are not at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

One less thing to worry about, moms and moms-to-be: Undergoing in vitro fertilization won't give you breast cancer.

Many women have worried that pumping themselves with extra hormones before IVF treatments to stimulate their ovaries has put them at risk for the Big C. That's because high estrogen and progesterone levels have been linked to the growth of certain breast cancers.

July 25, 2016

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Well and Good about how chemicals in sunscreen affect your fertility and endocrine system.

We’ve all been told time and time again to wear sunscreen—even when it’s not glaringly sunny. So, of course, we dutifully dab on a daily tinted moisturizer with SPF or slather on tons of sunblock at the beach feeling pretty virtuous.

But lately the skin protectant has been provoking a raised eyebrow (or two). About half of SPFs don’t live up to their claims, those that say “water-resistant” are pretty much lying, and now a very serious concern has been discovered by researchers at the University of Copenhagen: commonly used sunscreen filters could be lowering men’s fertility.

July 23, 2016

Drs. Matthew Lederman & Jeffrey Klein discuss 9 Things Your Doctor Wants You to Know about Birth Control with Romper.com

When it comes to taking pills, your birth control is one you never want to skip. But that's not the only thing to keep in mind when it comes to oral contraceptive. The things your doctor wants you to know about birth control don't only prevent you from becoming pregnant, but affect your overall health as well.

July 15, 2016

RMANY Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Dara Godfrey MS RD speaks to SELF about 10 Sources of Vegan Protein.

Hands down, the number one question a vegan is asked is, “What do you eat for protein?” While seeds and nuts are part of a vegan diet, eating like a bird isn’t the big picture. Most people are astonished to find out that vegetables like peas are packed with protein, and that there are plenty of soy-free options.

July 14, 2016

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York Welcomes Dr. Joseph B. Davis and Dr. Kimberley A. Thornton to Team of Physicians

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York), a Manhattan-based fertility center renowned for its emphasis on providing the latest Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) through exceptional, individualized care, is proud to announce the appointment of two physicians to the team. Drs. Joseph B. Davis and Kimberley A. Thornton will treat patients for infertility using basic and advanced methods of reproductive treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF) with comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and will offer egg donation and fertility preservation options such as egg and embryo freezing to individuals and couples. The physicians will place a specialized focus on care for the LGBTQIA community and for all individuals seeking fertility preservation for medical indication (oncofertility). They are currently accepting new patients at RMA of New York's Downtown (SoHo) practice located at 594 Broadway.

July 12, 2016