Written by Haley Pollack, WHNP-BC at PREG Columbia Perinatal Mood Disorders and Infertility: We have all heard the words “postpartum depression and baby blues” but nobody discusses the prepartum period for mental health, especially with a vulnerable population like those affected with infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. It’s still difficult to discuss as a community, let alone on the individual…
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FACT: 30-50% of women will develop fibroids during their reproductive years. Roughly ½ of these women will require surgery before menopause. The average age of first pregnancy is increasing in the United States. Fibroids larger than 3 cm have been shown to negatively impact the uterine cavity. Each week our practice receives referrals from gynecologists who send us patients in…
Kathryn Imgrund, M.D. Advanced Gynecologic Surgery and Infertility PREG is so very excited to introduce Dr. Kathryn Imgrund, who is welcoming new patients at our Columbia center. Dr. Imgrund will spearhead our advanced gynecologic surgery program for our Columbia and Lowcountry centers while also coordinating care for patients presenting with all types of fertility challenges. Originally from Waco, TX, she…
In honor of our patients and those struggling with fertility issues the team at Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) has taken the hashtag #WECANALL to the next level during National Infertility Awareness Week, April 24-30th. As part of National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re honoring our patients and their struggles by doing our part to share a random act of kindness…
Dr. Travis McCoy, MD Reproductive Endocrinologist Advanced Gynecologic Surgery What is the role of testing after a failed IVF cycle? It’s always disappointing and stressful when an IVF cycle fails. There are a number of reasons why a failed IVF transfer fails to be successful. Many of those include issues with the embryos and even those are less likely in…
Q & A with Dr. John Frederick Payne, MD Reproductive Endocrinologist & PREG Partner Regarding Carrier Screening What is Expanded Carrier Screening (ECS)? Carrier screening can help you prepare and plan for a pregnancy. The reason we do it is to determine if someone is at risk to pass a serious inherited health condition onto a child. How is the…
