Please see our 3/18/20 update about COVID-19 and fertility treatments. 

Dear All,

The health of our patients and their families is always on the forefront of our minds. In regards to the novel coronavirus, within the framework of the office, we are continuing to monitor and institute both local recommendations as well as those of the CDC. Our offices remain open during this time and schedules will proceed as planned for all appointments. If you are feeling ill, please contact your primary care physician and give us a call to reschedule your appointment.
 
Your willingness to allow us to assist you in achieving your dream of having a baby is truly an honor. We take this very seriously and will do everything in our capacity that we must do to make this as safe and successful of a journey as possible for you and your family.
 
With regard to the health of your babies, at this point so far, the coronavirus does not seem to affect infants. A small case study in China showed nine infected mothers who have given birth to babies with no evidence of infection. Although the numbers are obviously small, this would appear to be good news.
According to a bulletin we received from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), patients with a high likelihood of having COVID-19 (including those showing symptoms, have had exposure within six feet of a confirmed COVID-19 patient and within 14 days of onset of symptoms, or who have a positive COVID-19 test result), and those who are planning to use oocyte donors, sperm donors, or gestational carriers, should strive to avoid pregnancy at this time. ASRM recommends that those particular individuals undergoing active infertility treatment consider freezing all oocytes or embryos and avoid an embryo transfer until they are disease-free. This does not apply when there is only a suspicion of COVID-19, because the symptoms are very similar to other more common forms of respiratory illness.
 
We have handouts in the reception area of both offices from the CDC and from the hospital, as well as information outlining basic protective measures.
 
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us.