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RMFC Fertility
Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Center Colorado Springs

Welcome to the Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Center, avaliable in two locations, Colorado Springs, CO and Albuquerque, NM. RMFC is led by a nationally-recognized fertility specialist, Dr. Paul Magarell.

Our facilites feature a state-of-the-art onsite laboratory and offers fertility diagnosis and treatments including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) artificial insemination, surrogacy and donor eggs and embryo and egg cryopreservation (freezing).

 

RMFC received IRB approval for Egg and Embryo Vitrification Freezing
Tue Jun 08 2010

There are two major types of Embryo and Gamete freezing techniques available to In Vitro Fertilization patients: Programmed Freezing and Vitrification. Programmed Freezing is a tried and true technique that is machine dependent and expensive. Vitrification is a newer technique that requires little machinery, is not subject to issues of power failure, but has not yet been “approved” by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as a “standard of care” technique.

The recommendation is for centers to get IRB approval of the process. RMFC has IRB approval for this process. The benefits to patients are many: Egg Freezing for Cancer Patients or Female Military Soldiers. Embryo Freezing to help preserve options for future fertility if you already have a partner. Egg Freezing to preserve options for future fertility if you do not already have a partner.

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RMFC to provide MicroArray PGD
Thu Apr 22 2010
MicroArray PGD

 What is a DNA Microarray?  Microarrays can be used to screen for all single gene disorders?* It has been suggested that microarrays focusing on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) will allow screening of all single gene disorders.

 

The precise location and sequence of each spot is recorded in a computer database. Microarrays can be the size of a microscope slide, or even smaller.

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AAAOM 2010 Fertility Seminars Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mon Apr 12 2010

  DR Magarelli was use as "resident expert in western reproductive medicine" by numerous presenters  at the 2010 AAAOM meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico April 9 to 12. Many of the speakers are ABORM Board of Directors.   Ray Rubio, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. CH, DAOM, FABORM presented talks on Male Factor Infertility; Sadhna Singh , M.B.B.S(India), MSOM, LAc, FABORM presented a comprehensive discussion of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Dana Price, L.Ac. FABORM did a herculean task of presenting a full day seminar on PCOS and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome; and Diane Cridennda, L.Ac. FABORM acted a liaison and expert in things integrative with first hand discussions

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Creatingafamily - Radio Show - Features Dr Magarelli and Dr Cridennda
Thu Dec 17 2009
Creatingafamily - Radio Show - Features Dr Magarelli and Dr Cridennda

The national non-profit radio talk show, Creating a Family, hosted by Dawn Davenport featured Drs. Cridennda and Magarelli.  

The shop discussed the newest research published in Fertility and Sterility, Dec 2009 about the landmark discovery that Acupuncture affects cortisol and prolactin levels, positively, in IVF patients.  This study creates a worlds first for RMFC and East Winds Acupuncture.  Both Drs. Magarelli and Cridennda are members of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and have published numerous articles regarding Acupuncture and IVF.  

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Wallin & Luna Partner with Local Reproductive Endocrinologist
Mon Dec 14 2009
Mind Body Fertility
Local Reproductive Endocrinologist

Since we started our practice in 2006 we have had this dream scenario of partnering with the local healthcare community to provide a truly integrated experience for our clients. Because of our specialty we often work with families that are also seeing doctors and medical specialists regularly as well. Sometimes it's their OB/Gyn as part of their postpartum care or, in the case of infertility treatment, they are working closely with a fertility specialist to get pregnant. 

We are so excited about a new partnership we've made with RMFC at UNM to do just that. We will be available to meet with the patients of the RMFC Clinic to provide consultation to all of their patients and ongoing counseling, if needed.  This approach honors the whole person and provides a space for emotional, relational and psychological concerns to be discussed and treated.

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