RMA of New York News and Press

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

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Parents.com on how to conceive after 40

If 40 is the new 30, it's no wonder so many women are keeping up with all the activities from their third decade, including being able to conceive. Planned pregnancies among 40-year-olds are more prevalent than ever in the U.S.; the birth rate among women age 40 to 44 increased from 10.2 to 10.3 per 1,000 births in 2011, according to the Centers For Diseases Control and Prevention.

July 8, 2016

New York Magazine Recognizes Six Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York Physicians in their 2016 “Best Doctors” Issue

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York), a Manhattan-based fertility practice globally renowned as a leader in reproductive care and for achieving exceptional birth rates through assisted reproductive technologies, has once again had several of its physicians recognized as the "Best Doctors" in the region by New York Magazine. This is the 15th year in a row that RMA of New York physicians have been named on the list, with this year's honorees being Alan B. Copperman, MD, Lawrence Grunfeld, MD, Benjamin Sandler, MD, Daniel E. Stein, MD, Jeffrey Klein, MD and Natan Bar-Chama, MD.

June 14, 2016

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to Parents.com on how medications can affect one’s fertility.

Your fertility may drop if you're taking certain medicines. Here's what you need to know to when you're trying to conceive

June 9, 2016

Dr. Alan Copperman speaks to SELF magazine on stress having any correlation to fertility and achieving pregnancy

Couples struggling to conceive hear it all the time: Stressing about getting pregnant will just make it harder. Except being told that typically just causes even more stress, throwing those who are already under serious pressure into a bigger spiral of anxiety. But does being frazzled really make it harder to make a baby?

June 5, 2016