Austin Fertility Doctors Tinker with Robots

Austin, Texas – December 12, 2011 – Texas Fertility Center Reproductive Endocrinologists Drs. Kaylen Silverberg and Thomas Vaughn have been asked to work with the Texas Institute of Robotic Surgery at St. David's North Austin Medical Center to bring the benefits of da Vinci robotic surgery to the fertility patients of Central Texas. da Vinci Robotic surgery provides an advanced alternative to traditional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery for many conditions that can affect fertility, including uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic adhesions.

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TFC: Embryo Biomarkers Key to Predicting IVF Success

Austin, Texas – December 12, 2011 – Texas Fertility Center physician Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, MD,  has been asked to serve as the principal investigator on a worldwide embryo biomarker study that could lead to a more precise method of selecting viable embryos for transfer in IVF cycles.  The findings will hopefully benefit couples that struggle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, as well as women of advanced maternal age. Read more >

Making Medical History: Texas Fertility Center Celebrates First Frozen Egg Birth in Central Texas

Austin, Texas – June 24, 2011 – Assisted reproductive technology has allowed millions of people to create and expand their families. For years, Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has used frozen sperm and frozen embryos in combination with intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to achieve high success rates. Recent advances in technology have now enabled TFC to add frozen eggs to its medical protocol. TFC is now proud to announce that it has helped an Austin couple welcome a second child through the use of frozen donor eggs. Read more >

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Dr. Silverberg Goes to Washington: TFC Physician Lobbies Congress for Proposed New Fertility Tax Credit

Austin, Texas – May 15, 2011– For years, couples and individuals seeking to expand their families through adoption have received an adoption tax credit to help offset their expenses. On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, co-founder of Texas Fertility Center (TFC), lobbied the Central Texas congressional delegation to support an equivalent bill for couples undergoing fertility treatment. Read more >

Lending a Helping Hand: Texas Fertility Uses Advanced Technology to Offer Hope for Infertile Couples

Austin, Texas – January 21, 2011 - Recently, celebrities like Nichole Kidman and Elton John have made headlines for welcoming babies via non-traditional methods. In the case of Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, the couple used a gestational carrier, who provided a host uterus to carry their biological child for nine months. John and his partner, David Furnish, announced the arrival of their son via a surrogate in December. Although these famous parents made the news with their little blessings, alternative options also allow the Texas Fertility Center (TFC) to help couples achieve their goal of creating or expanding their families. Read more >

Texas Fertility Center's Dr. Silverberg to Present Innovative Progesterone Research Study at ASRM 2010

Austin, Texas –October 1, 2010 - Patients who conceive via in vitro fertilization require treatment with progesterone to support the pregnancy until the placenta takes over. In the past, this has meant painful intramuscular injections. New research conducted by the Texas Fertility Center in Austin, Texas, shows that this is no longer the case. In October, Dr. Kaylen Silverberg will present his findings at the 66th annual meeting of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Denver, Colorado demonstrating the superiority of a novel vaginal progesterone compared to injectable progesterone. This is the largest and most significant study to date comparing these options. Read more >

Dr. Vaughn to Present Groundbreaking Research at ASRM 2010: Study Shows Single Embryo Implantation Proven Successful

Austin, Texas – August 18, 2010 - At the 66th annual meeting of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Dr. Thomas Vaughn will present the findings from his clinical study of outcomes in young patients who are good candidates for single embryo transfer. Vaughn, the founding partner of Texas Fertility Center, studied the results of implantation in 199 women; 31 chose to have one embryo implanted, while 168 chose to implant two embryos. In the combined group, 145 achieved pregnancy and no statistical difference was found between the two groups. However, the number of multiples was much higher within the group that transferred two embryos. Read more >

Bridging the Gap: Texas Fertility Center Reaches Patients in Their Native Tongues

Austin, Texas – June 25, 2010–A leader in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility care, Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has been diagnosing and treating infertility for over 30 years. With locations in Austin and Round Rock, TFC serves patients in Austin, San Antonio, and throughout the United States. By utilizing advanced technology and staying abreast of the latest research, TFC has achieved nationally recognized pregnancy rates, resulting in the births of over 10,000 babies. Read more >

Out with the Old…In with the New: Texas Fertility Center Launches New "Authority" Web Site

Austin, Texas – May 31, 2010– For over 25 years, Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has created hope for couples struggling with infertility. Serving Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas, TFC has provided comprehensive, compassionate care, offering options such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and ovulation induction, as well as donor sperm and eggs, so that patients can realize their dreams of starting families. To continue providing the highest quality care, TFC has launched a totally new web site.Read more >