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The Southeastern Center for Fertility and Reproductive Surgery offers this site as an information resource for couples coping with the difficulties of infertility. Just as our center provides the most advanced treatment for our patients, this site provides the most recent and accurate medical information concerning infertility and reproductive surgery. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of male and female infertility problems. Under the direction of Jeffrey A. Keenan M.D., F.A.C.O.G., our patients receive the highest quality medical care available in the region. Dr. Keenan is one of the most experienced and respected specialists in infertility and reproductive medicine and surgery. We provide updates on this site to ensure you are receiving News at the Center
New cryopreservation technique now available! We have recently ‘made the switch’ from conventional cryopreservation using slow cooling techniques to the ultra-rapid “vitrification” process. In this process, the cells are prepared slightly differently, and then plunged directly into liquid nitrogen. This helps to avoid ice crystal damage to the cells of the eggs or embryos. Several comparison trials have now found this method to be more effective, so we look forward to even higher frozen egg and embryo pregnancy rates in the future! Several of our staff will be traveling to Santa Barbara this summer for what is arguably the world’s best course in Assisted Reproduction. We maintain our commitment to excellence by continual learning and discussion/collaboration with some of the world leaders in this field. |
Please
welcome Ms. Tina Jackson as our new nurse practitioner. Tina comes to
us with years of experience from both a pregnancy help center and another
infertility practice. Tina's strengths include ultrasound, PCOS,
ovulation induction, well-woman care, and even counseling. We are extremely
fortunate to have Tina on our staff! 
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Winter Update 2007-2008With the holidays quickly approaching, many couples are steeling themselves for the mixed blessing of gatherings with fiends and family. While everyone enjoys catching up with old fiends and acquaintances, it can be a painful reminder of another year without the joy of a new baby in your own family. However, this time of year can also be a great time to reevaluate or renew fertility treatments. With scheduled holiday time off and insurance deductibles met, many patients find that now is the time to begin looking ahead and planning for a renewed focus on expanding their families in the coming new year. Looking back over this year's ART cycles, our statistics have been phenomenal. We have exceeded national averages and continue to explore new research and clinical advances in the hopes of seeing our pregnancy rates rise even higher. It is also important to keep in mind that patients whose focus is no longer on achieving pregnancy, can also benefit from our services. Whether you're struggling with irregular periods, menopause, pelvic pain, PCOS, or some other "female" problem, we are a great resource to explore options available to you. If you're ready to begin or renew your journey through reproductive health, call or email us now! Literature ReviewDo I really need treatment? What are the chances that I can conceive without it? What about smoking and pregnancy? Obesity and Pregnancy? Get answers to these questions and more in our literature review. Click here! |
