Dr. Garzo will be speaking on: Single Embryo Transfer – The Ultimate Goal to Optimize IVF Outcomes

This program brings together a renowned faculty to present the latest developments in every phase of in vitro fertilization and embryo management. The course addresses the needs of practicing scientists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, residents, and fellows who wish to review the specialty and update their knowledge in this rapidly changing and expanding field.

The course will be held at:
Four Seasons Biltmore
Santa Barbara, California
July 08, 2012 to July 11, 2012

For more information please visit the UCLA Office of Continuing Medical Education.

“Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization appreciate the convenience and capabilities of the new surgery center,” said Clinical Supervisor, Ashley Williams. “The additional space means improved scheduling for our patients. And the operating room with its advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment allows our physicians to perform procedures, such as hysteroscopies, onsite at Reproductive Partners.”

“Before our new surgery center opened, patients needed to have some procedures, including hysteroscopies, performed offsite,” explained Medical Director Dr. Gabriel Garzo. “Now, there’s a continuity of care we can offer our patients that streamlines the entire treatment process.”

The La Jolla Women’s Surgery Center is located on the eighth floor of the Ximed building, adjacent to the current Reproductive Partners-UCSD Regional Fertility Center office suite. It specializes in Egg Retrievals for in vitro fertilization, Dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedures, as well as both Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopies.

“Now that we have physically expanded our facilities, we’re able to accommodate the very latest reproductive technology for our patients who are undergoing diagnostic testing in our surgery center,” said Dr. Garzo. “Our new GE Voluson is powerful ultrasound equipment that improves the ability of our physicians to image ovaries, the uterus and early pregnancy. It helps us to better diagnose and treat uterine pathologies.”

The La Jolla Women’s Surgery Center is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) and has met all requirements for Medicare certification.

Reproductive Partners-UCSD Regional Fertility Center is a center of excellence for in vitro fertilization and recognized nationwide for its extremely high success rates and pioneering work in reproductive science. Its team of respected physicians, nurses, embryologists and staff are dedicated to helping couples achieve their dreams of starting and expanding their families.

Title: "Optimization of Risk Reduction of Multiple Gestation in ART"
Date:  1/11/12, Time 2:00 PM

Address:
Department of Reproductive Medicine
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, 0633
La Jolla, CA 92093 

In his talk, Dr. Garzo emphasized the need to decrease the risk of multiple pregnancies, including twin pregnancies, by decreasing the number of embryos transferred to the uterus.  In good prognosis patients undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (patients less than 35 years of age and egg donor cycles) with good quality embryos, only one embryo can be transferred with excellent chances of pregnancy.  Performing an elective single embryo transfer (eSET), Reproductive Partners-UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center has achieved an 81% clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transferred in 128 such patients over the last five years.