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Spencer S Richlin M.D.
RMA - CT
Reproductive Endocrinology
1290 Summer Street
Suite 3200
Stamford, CT 06905
866-202-7441
Physician's Statement:
Dr. Spencer Richlin is a Fertility Doctor and the Surgical Director at the Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT), a fertility clinic in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Richlin also practices at the Norwalk location.
Board certified in both reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology, fertility doctor Spencer Richlin has completed a number of research projects in various subfields of infertility, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), uterine fibroids, and uterine polyps.
Dr. Spencer Richlin has written extensively on the subject of infertility. Along with numerous abstracts, journal articles, and book chapters, Dr. Richlin also served as the lead author of the IVF section in the book "Danforth’s Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9th Edition," which is an important reference for medical practitioners and residents. He and Dr. Mark Leondires coauthored the chapter on infertility for the 2011 book "Avoiding Common Errors in Obstetrics and Gynecology."
Along with serving as a fertility doctor and Surgical Director at the Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut, Dr. Richlin also acts as the Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology at Norwalk Hospital. Prior to joining RMA, he was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Gynecology at Obstetrics at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California.
During his reproductive endocrinology and fertility fellowship at Emory University’s School of Medicine in Georgia, fertility doctor Spencer Richlin also wrote chapters in books regarding issues of the reproductive system like uterine bleeding and endometrial ablation.
Dr. Richlin has been recognized for excellence in care of his fertility patients. In 2010, he received the "Patients' Choice Award" from Vitals.com, earning perfect four-star ratings from patients in categories like accurate diagnosis, spends time with patients, follow up, ease of appointment, promptness, courteous staff, and bedside manner.
Fertility doctor Spencer Richlin offers the following fertility treatments and services at RMACT:
Fertility treatments
- intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Cryopreservation
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
- egg donation
- Gestational surrogacy
- Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program
- Nutrition Program
- Reproductive surgery like hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, myomectomy
Fertility Treatment:
Connecticut fertility doctor Spencer Richlin provides basic fertility services, reproductive surgeries, and advanced reproductive technology options like PGD, cryopreservation, and surrogacy.
Fertility treatments provided at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) include:
Assisted hatching
Consultation
Donor egg
Embryo freezing and storage
Fertility drugs
Fertility workup
Hysteroscopy
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
IUI (intrauterine insemination)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
Laparoscopy
Multiple miscarriage - diagnosis and treatment
Ovulation Induction
PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis)
Semen analysis
Surgery
Surrogacy
Conditions Treated:
Fertility doctor Spencer Richlin diagnoses and treats a number of conditions that can result in infertility and make trying to conceive more difficult. The Connecticut fertility doctor treats female infertility, male infertility, and other disorders.
Fertility doctor Spencer Richlin at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) treats the following infertility conditions:
Endometriosis
Female infertility
Male infertility
Miscarriage/Recurrent Miscarriage
Ovulatory Dysfunction
Pelvic abnormalities
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Premature ovarian failure
Unexplained infertility
Uterine fibroids
Areas of Research:
Fertility doctor Spencer Richlin has completed a number of research projects in various subfields of infertility, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), uterine fibroids, and uterine polyps.
Clinical Trials:
For information on clinical trials, contact RMACT.
Egg Donation Success Rates:
Egg Donation Success Rates
As reported by Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut to the CDC in 2010, the fertility clinic performed 58 donor egg cycles in that year; 34 cycles used fresh donor eggs and 24 cycles used frozen donor eggs.
| Clinic Name | City | Fresh Donor Eggs | Fresh Live Births | Frozen Donor Eggs | Frozen Live Births |
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 34 | 64.7 | 24 | 33.3 |
Click here for the 2011 success rates, as reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
IVF Success Rates:
Fresh IVF Success Rates
According to the most recent report published by the CDC,Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut performed 554 IVF cycles with fresh embryos in 2009. The number of IVF cycles and babies born, broken down by patients' age is as follows:
| Clinic Name | City | Number of Cycles by Age | Live Birth Rate By Age (%) | ||||||||
| <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | ||
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 197 | 131 | 150 | 51 | 25 | 53.3 | 34.4 | 19.3 | 11.8 | 0.0 |
Frozen IVF Success Rates
According to the most recent report published by the CDC, Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut performed 554 IVF cycles with frozen embryos in 2009. The number of IVF cycles and babies born, broken down by patients' age is as follows:
| Clinic Name | City | Number of Cycles by Age | Live Birth Rate By Age (%) | ||||||||
| <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | <35 | 35-37 | 38-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | ||
| Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut | NORWALK | 36 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 61.1 | 10 / 18 | 5 / 16 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
Click here for the 2011 success rates, as reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
Board Certifications:
Yes
Education:
Fertility doctor Spencer Richlin earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and his medical degree from the University of South California’s School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the Stamford Hospital in Stamford Connecticut, where he was named Berlex Best Teaching Resident. He received more specialized training as a fertility doctor through his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at Emory University’s School of Medicine.
Insurance:
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield – All PPO Plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA HMO, Cigna, Connecticare, Empire BCBS- All Plans, First Health PPO, GHI PPO, Great West/One Health PPO, Health Care Value Management PPO, HealthChoice, Health Connecticut PPO, HealthNet, Humana PPO/Choice Care Network, HMC PPO/Multiplan/PHCS, MVP, Northeast Direct Health PPO, Oxford Health Plans, Pioneer Health Group/ Connecticut Health Plan, Pomco, United Healthcare
For further information on infertility insurance, please contact RMACT directly.
Professional Memberships:
Dr. Richlin is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Languages:
English
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