FCLV becoming a part of Progyny’s growing network opens up more options for you We have exciting news for anyone who is planning to come to The Fertility Center of Las Vegas (FCLV). Our Las Vegas fertility clinic has joined Progyny. Becoming a member of this premier network of providers allows our team to make your path to parenthood even smoother with an array of fertility benefits. This partnership helps enhance fertility care and outcomes for our patients Hopeful parents have always received world-class care and support at our Las Vegas fertility clinic. Our providers are constantly looking ..read more

Giving back at FCLV by sponsoring the CCMSA Fashion Show The Fertility Center of Las Vegas (FCLV) works hard to make the world a better place. Not only does our team help those who are trying to conceive, but we also give back to our community. Sponsoring philanthropic events in Las Vegas is one of the ways we do this. Recently, our Las Vegas fertility clinic sponsored the CCMSA Fashion Show. This year’s event benefited the Trauma Intervention Program, and we couldn’t be prouder to support this worthy non-profit. A look at one of the biggest philanthropic events in Las Vegas The Clark County M ..read more

New building at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas puts patients first The new building at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas opened last summer. Our new, advanced fertility center puts patients’ emotional needs and comfort front and center. We understand that patients often feel stressed about the unexpected twists and turns that accompany infertility. Our new infertility clinic in Nevada showcases our state-of-the-art, advanced fertility care services devoted to patients’ ever-important emotional needs. Little things make a big difference at our infertility clinic in Nevada A primary goal was ..read more

Fertility Docs Uncensored talk diminished ovarian reserve When trying to get pregnant, it’s important to separate facts from fiction, and our own Las Vegas fertility center’s Dr. Carrie Bedient is part of a trio of experts doing just that with Fertility Docs Uncensored. This podcast unpacks listener questions, the docs speak their minds about all things fertility, and nothing is off limits. A recent episode focuses on egg count, also known as your ovarian reserve. Patients with diminished ovarian reserve have a low egg count and/or low egg quality, both of which can make it harder to conceive ..read more

Leslie Delgado fields financial questions and navigates nuances of insurance Leslie Delgado understands that patients seeking fertility treatment at our Las Vegas fertility center often have plenty of questions about the inner workings of insurance and other financial questions. As a compassionate and knowledgeable member of our team, Leslie educates patients with financial quotes and works to handle insurance authorization requests for fertility treatments.  Leslie prioritizes clear and transparent communication with patients so that they understand the financial landscape in a time that ..read more

A recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court is making headlines – and making people pursuing fertility treatment rightfully nervous. This ruling is the first to define embryos as “children,” and it has the potential to complicate medical liability in the field of IVF. Our Nevada IVF center hopes to ease patients’ minds by explaining the ruling, why its impact is limited to the state of Alabama, and what our patients can expect going forward.  What the ruling means for fertility patients and clinics in Alabama The Alabama Supreme Court ruling came about due to two wrongful death court cas ..read more

Naturally Boosting Fertility in Women and Men When trying to conceive, women and men want to do what they can to ensure the odds are in their favor. Our Las Vegas fertility center can recommend some lifestyle considerations for boosting fertility in women and men naturally. Lifestyle choices matter before pregnancy Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, but it becomes even more significant when preparing for pregnancy. For women, they are preparing their body for a journey of being able to support and grow their baby, while male fertility can be positively or adversely affected by lifes ..read more

Paris Bailey Supports the IVF Process for Egg Donors and Gestational Carriers Paris Bailey loves being a point person in coordinating IVF at our Las Vegas fertility center, primarily working with third-party reproductive services. This means Paris works directly with those who play an integral role in making the dream of parenthood a reality for others through donating eggs for IVF or as a gestational carrier. Since IVF is a multi-step process, Paris prioritizes clear communication with patients, from explaining pre-treatment requirements to being a constant source of support while coordi ..read more

Counting on Financial Director Jennifer Bavaro Jennifer (Jenn) Bavaro’s career at our fertility center in Las Vegas started 25 years ago thanks to a classified ad that described a “busy medical office” because fertility was not commonly spoken about.   “I didn’t even know until my interview it was a fertility clinic, because at that time, it was taboo to talk about, but fortunately, we’ve come such a long way,” Jenn says, saying she spent three hours interviewing with management and FCLV founder Bruce Shapiro, MD, PhD, the only doctor on staff at the time. “When I interviewed, there ..read more

Are Medications Allowed While Trying to Conceive? When you are undergoing fertility treatment, you want to take every possible action to produce a successful outcome. At our Las Vegas fertility center, we guide our patients through the whole process, answering common questions and offering support. A common area of concern is medications allowed while trying to conceive. Considerations while trying to get pregnant If you are trying to conceive, you probably know that keeping up a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a normal body mass index (BMI), and staying away from environmental toxins can impro ..read more