Thursday, July 28, 2016

Dr. Hyacinth Browne Named Top Doctor by NY Top Docs

NY Top Docs has named reproductive endocrinologist, Dr.Hyacinth Nicole Browne as one of the top doctors in NY! Dr. Brown works as full-time reproductive endocrinologist at Hudson Valley Fertility and is the creator and resident doctor for the IF Campaign.

For all female and/or male fertility concerns, please contact Dr. Browne:

Hudson Valley Fertility
380 US 202, 2nd Floor
Somers, NY 10589
845-765-0125

Please help us congratulate Dr. Browne on this wonderful and well-deserved accolade!

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Fertility Saturday at Willow Acupuncture & Wellness


Join Willow Acupuncture and Wellness for their monthly fertility workshop. One Saturday a month they offer a 4 hour fertility workshop from noon-4pm. Over a healthy lunch, the discussion range from diet, exercise, how to detoxify our environment and other aspects of lifestyle that can help you to increase your chances of getting and staying pregnant. They will also discuss how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help to make your baby dreams come true. Please dress comfortably and bring a pillow, blanket and yoga mat, if you have one. They may practice some very gentle yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques.

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 12pm - 4pm
Location: Willow Acupuncture and Wellness, 1008 Main Street, Suite 201-202, Peekskill, NY 10566

The fee is $60 and must be paid in advance. All spaces must be reserved by the Wednesday, September 21, so food may be provided. Date and payment links can be found on their calendar.

More information can also be found on the IF Campaign Events page!

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Ready or Not: PCOS Question


I have PCOS and I make a lot of eggs when I undergo stimulation, but I am still not pregnant.  I know women who only make one egg and they have gotten pregnant. Why is this not working for me?

Dr Browne says:
The answer is quite simple...when you are trying to conceive it is never about egg quantity but it is always about egg quality!  Both polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) are two conditions that can affect a woman's ability to conceive and carry to term.  PCOS generally affects younger women and it is characterized by having too many eggs, while DOR typically affects older women and is associated with very few eggs. However, both conditions share a common enemy...too much ovarian TESTOSTERONE!  This extra testosterone production can make it harder for women with PCOS and DOR to conceive, because too much testosterone can adversely affect egg quality and development. When trying to conceive, you always want to find ways to expose your eggs to more estrogen than testosterone.  The moment that you are able to alter this hormonal milieu (through different hormonal suppression and stimulation protocols), you can often times be successful.

IF Campaign To Answer Questions in a 'LIVE' Forum


The IF campaign has opened its forum to answer your "IF" questions LIVE!

We hope to create an interactive discussion board to help answer any questions that you may have about your fertility and to help those struggling with infertility. Your "IF" can inspire us all and so can your questions!

Please post your questions on our Facebook page and Dr. Browne will offer her thoughts and best wishes to help you through your journey.