Not Every Surgeon Can Do It.
da Vinci surgery is a remarkable alternative to traditional laparoscopic surgery in which the surgeon uses a robotic arm with a high-definition camera to make the tiniest incisions possible. Your ideal da Vinci surgeon will have:
Advanced Surgical Skills
Robotic fertility surgery can be trickier than traditional laparoscopic surgery,
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Kansas, in the bottom half of the nation in fertility support? Really?
Have you ever heard a crowd at a sporting event proudly chant, “We’re number 33!” That sort of number doesn’t exactly swell the chest with pride — particularly if you’re ranking 33 out of 50. Well, that’s where Kansas stands as of this writing,
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Midwest Reproductive Center Helps You Know for Sure with Genetic Screening
As you try to get pregnant, you may wonder: What will I pass on to my child? Traits like blue eyes, dimples or widow’s peaks are inheritable; so are cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and Tay Sachs disease. Screening for inheritable disease is affordable,
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We all know that water is crucial to overall health and well-being, but many of us find it difficult to drink enough water daily. While eight glasses is the normal recommended amount, a quick way to check hydration levels is to see if your urine is clear or light yellow. This signifies a good level of hydration for most people.
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Dr. Gehlbach and the entire Midwest Reproductive Center staff support the Family Act of 2011.
The legislation wraps around current benefits for adoption, and would create a tax credit of up to $13,360 for out-of-pocket costs for infertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and fertility preservation.
The 113th Congress is currently in session,
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Secondary infertility sneaks up on you. When you have given birth to a baby, you fully appreciate the miracle that has taken place, but fully expect for it to occur again. Dr. Dan Gehlbach frequently sees couples shell-shocked by secondary infertility, so he has facts and figures to share right from the start.
Secondary Infertility is Common
Secondary infertility affects 12 percent of women,
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach knows the male reproductive tract. As a reproductive endocrinologist in Olathe, Kansas, Dr. Gehlbach sees men and women having trouble getting pregnant. Half the time, infertility is caused by male factors, so Dr. Gehlbach will recommend semen analysis.
Most people don’t think about the inner workings of their reproductive organs,
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Of all the fertility testing available today, only one benefits every single couple that plans to get pregnant: preconception testing. Not a fertility patient? You still might want to consider preconception testing.
Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center works with a third-party genetic testing laboratory to screen for inheritable genetic disease. It is not a requirement prior to pursuing fertility treatment with his office,
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the Midwest Reproductive Center staff welcomed Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to its fertility center to continue the conversation about providing tax relief for the 7.3 million couples and individuals undergoing infertility treatment.
Family Act Provides Infertility Tax Relief
Dr. Gehlbach supported the Family Act of 2011 since its inception, and was disappointed when the bill died in Congress this past year.
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When you are trying to get pregnant, understanding your menstrual cycle can be the first step in maximizing your chances. Years of taking birth control pills can help you identify the phases of a normal menstrual cycle, and Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center explains the color-coded correlation and the basics of getting pregnant.
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