Watch Dr. Kapfhamer On KARE11
"The reality is infertility sucks. That’s a true statement no matter who you are, no matter where you’re at in your journey." Dr. Kapfhamer joined KARE11 for an open and honest discussion about the challenges and opportunities for individuals and couples dealing with infertility. This included a focus… Continue Reading
Dr. Colleen Casey appearance on "This is Infertility" Podcast
Dr. Colleen Casey was recently on the This is Infertility Podcast: In this episode, we hear from Andrea Ford about her experience with an endometriosis diagnosis, and how having access to fertility coverage enabled her to make better decisions about treatment. While more research is needed, Dr. Coll… Continue Reading
CRM Nurses Recertified By ASRM
We are honored to announce that our nurses have been recertified by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Continuing to be certified by this prestigious organization reflects our commitment to providing our patients with cutting-edge services and compassionate care throughout their fertility… Continue Reading
A Prestigious Honor For Douglas T. Carrell
We are proud to announce that Douglas T. Carrell, Ph.D., H.C.L.D. has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Society of Andrology. This achievement comes as no surprise to those of us who have witnessed Dr. Carrell’s laboratory directorship abilities in action at the Center for Reprodu… Continue Reading
CRM Andrology: The Who, What, When, and Why Of It
As you may already be aware of, we are expanding our menu of fertility health services at CRM. We are proud to offer andrology services for men throughout the Twin Cities under the banner of CRM Andrology (formerly Allina Health Andrology Laboratory). This is a logical next step for us as we have long prid… Continue Reading
Egg Freezing: Still In The News
If you think you have been seeing a lot of content about egg freezing lately it’s because you have. A brief look at recent headlines includes the following: These Glamorous Fertility Studios Are Changing The Egg Freezing Conversation Thinking About Egg Freezing? Here’s What You Need To Know Egg… Continue Reading
Socks: A Gift That Gets Better With Age
If you were to ask 10 children or teens to tell you what the worst gift they ever received was, chances are at least a few of them would reply with “socks”. Can you blame them? Kids filled with visions of exciting toys, electronic devices or even cash are somewhat deflated by opening up the gift of socks.… Continue Reading
Infertility Doesn’t Take The Summer Off
The heat of summer brings back fond memories. Many of these memories are centered on family vacations of the past, trips to the beach, and relaxing afternoons spent in a hammock. Summer can be a wonderful time to slow the pace down a couple of notches and recharge your batteries. Infertility is relentless… Continue Reading
The Center for Reproductive Medicine: A Legacy of Education, Inclusivity and Choice (via MDNews)
Originally posted on Minnesota MDNews By Jenna Haines Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Compassionate, evidence-based fertility services for all individuals and couples looking to conceive propels reproductive care forward at the Center for Reproductive Medicine. According to the CDC, approximately 6% of women… Continue Reading
Jean Purdy’s Recognition Is Long Overdue
There’s a saying, unattributed, that says greatness is often not appreciated in its own time. Unfortunately, the same was true of a female nurse and embryologist’s role in developing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Until now. At CRM we have built our practice on cutting-edge technology and procedures, but… Continue Reading
