Advanced Fertility Services IVF Center

03/18/2024

I will be retiring May 1, 2024 after 40 years of practice.
Its been my privilege to be part of your lives for these many years and I am grateful you have allowed me to be a part of your life's journey.
Please accept my thanks and appreciation.
Thank you
Hugh Melnick MD

05/10/2023

Another article that I was happy to contribute to Hypothyroid Mom. Don't let your doctor tell you that your blood work is normal, and you don't have a thyroid issue if you have the symptoms.

When symptoms beat thyroid lab results: https://hypothyroidmom.com/an-old-fashioned-doctors-approach-to-hypothyroidism/

That's a must-read article with a very different approach to hypothyroidism. Guest post written by Hugh Melnick, MD Advanced Fertility Services IVF Center

05/02/2023

As a reproductive endocrinologist, I have seen countless women and couples struggle with infertility, and I understand the emotional toll it can take.

But please don't give up hope. Science and technology have advanced to provide us with an array of options for fertility treatments. From basic fertility drugs to advanced assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, we have come a long way in helping women conceive.

Remember that your journey is unique, and that it is a marathon - not a sprint. So keep pushing forward, and don't lose sight of your dream of starting or growing your family. Let's navigate this journey together and keep moving towards your beautiful destination.

04/30/2023

Think you're in the clear because your thyroid blood tests came back normal? Think again! Hypothyroidism can still exist even with normal test results. Learn about the limitations of conventional testing methods and the importance of evaluating symptoms and patient history in my article on hypothyroidism featured on Hypothyroid Mom. https://hypothyroidmom.com/can-hypothyroidism-exist-when-thyroid-blood-tests-are-normal/?fbclid=IwAR2SvR-s8vC0eO4ww8oGLdAX6auzUenktSYwIWP6RtkaBQSv7gmFP9ZkGZk

04/27/2023

Infertility Awareness Week is a painful reminder for the millions of people worldwide struggling to build their families. Infertility is a common issue that affects people from all walks of life, genders, nationalities and ages. Infertility is not visible to the naked eye. It is not fixed by "just relaxing". Infertility is depression, heartbreak and anxiety.

For anyone who is struggling to conceive or stay pregnant, you are not alone. I have seen thousands of miracles in my long career. There is always hope. Let's work together to break the stigma surrounding infertility and to provide support and resources for those who need it.

04/20/2023

Learn about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and the immune system's confusion in attacking the thyroid gland, causing a range of symptoms from fatigue to weight gain in an article I authored for Hypothyroid Mom

https://hypothyroidmom.com/hashimotos-thyroiditis-a-case-of-immunological-mistaken-identity/ -16479