Institute for Reproductive Health

🎉 After an extraordinary career dedicated to helping families grow, we celebrate the retirement of Dr. Thomas Burwinkel.

For countless patients, Dr. Burwinkel has been more than a Reproductive Endocrinologist , he has been a source of hope, compassion, and guidance on the journey to parenthood. Through his expertise and unwavering commitment, he has helped thousands of individuals and couples achieve their dreams of building a family.

On behalf of all of us at the Institute for Reproductive Health, thank you, Dr. Burwinkel, for the lives you've touched, the families you've helped create, and the lasting impact you've made on our community. Your legacy will live on in the many parents and children whose stories began with your care.

We wish you a retirement filled with joy, health, adventure, and all the happiness you have helped bring to others throughout your remarkable career. Congratulations and thank you for everything! Help us wish Dr. B a happy retirement! 💜

Team IRH had a fantastic time at Parental Hope’s Swing for Hope Golf Event! ⛳✨ We’re grateful for the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to bringing financial support and IVF grants to hopeful parents in our community. Thanks Parental Hope for a great day of connection, fun and purpose!

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Happy Pride from your friends, allies, and community members at ASRM! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
 
To us, pride means visibility, equity, and inclusion for all. We strive to honor these values every day as we work to expand access to fertility treatments for members of the LGBTQ+ community. What does pride mean to you? ⬇️
 
Wishing you a month of safety, community, and fun!

“Rain, rain… we’re making the BEST of you ☔💦
Nothing stops puddle jumping fun around here! 🌈👢

It’s been raining nonstop lately, so we want to see how YOU are spending these cozy, splashy days! 🥰
Drop your rainy day photos in the comments!

"My husband, Alex, and I struggled to conceive on and off for four years. After many tests, we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. We tried several rounds of IUI, and while they were unsuccessful, our doctors recognized how well my body responded to medication and thoughtfully guided us toward IVF.

With just one IVF cycle, we retrieved 18 eggs and created 11 embryos. After one fresh transfer, we finally received the news we had been praying for. Today, we are parents to our long awaited miracle baby, Gus.

Gus is the answer to our prayers and truly worth the wait. We are incredibly grateful to the compassionate and trusted team at IRH for believing in us, supporting us every step of the way, and helping turn years of hope into our beautiful reality. To anyone still on their fertility journey, don’t lose hope. Your miracle may be closer than you think."

🧡 💙 Thank you for sharing your story Wilson family!

📣 Big news in reproductive and endocrine health: PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
📣 A change shaped by 14 years of collaboration involving 22,000+ patients, clinicians, and researchers across 6 continents.
📣 Why does this matter?
Because this condition has never been just about ovaries or “cysts.” PMOS better reflects the full-body reality of the condition, including hormonal, metabolic, cardiovascular, mental, and fertility impacts.
📣 What’s changing:
✔️ A name that recognizes the endocrine and metabolic complexity
✔️ Better language for earlier, more accurate diagnosis
✔️ A shift away from ovary-only thinking
✔️ More visibility for the 170 million people living with this condition
📣 What’s not changing:
At the Institute for Reproductive Health, we’ve always treated the full picture, including hormones, metabolism and fertility,and that remains at the center of our care.
And yes, ovarian cysts still exist.
They’re just not what defines this condition.

📣PCOS → PMOS
A name that finally sees the full picture.

Today, we honor motherhood and all the emotions that Mother’s Day can bring.

🫶🏻To those celebrating as mothers — we celebrate with you.
🫶🏻To those in the middle of infertility treatments, appointments, and uncertainty — we see your strength.
🫶🏻To those grieving a loss — we hold space for your heartbreak.
🫶🏻To those still hoping and longing to become parents — we stand beside you in hope.

At the Institute for Reproductive Health, we understand that Mother’s Day can be both beautiful and deeply difficult. No matter where you are on your journey, please know that your story matters, your feelings are valid, and you are not alone.

Sending love and compassion to all today. 💜

🧡 Today, on National Nurses Day, we honor our incredible nurses who stand at the heart of patient care.
🧡 Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering support make a profound difference in the lives of our patients navigating the often clinically complex and emotional journey of fertility treatment. You are not only highly skilled nurses , but advocates, educators, and steady sources of strength during some of life’s most challenging moments.
🧡 Thank you for the pivotal role you play in guiding, comforting, and empowering our patients every step of the way. Your dedication does not go unnoticed...it changes lives.

"My husband and I tried to conceive for years. We had an ectopic pregnancy resulting in the loss of 1 fallopian tube and discovered the other completely blocked. IVF was our only option for our rainbow baby. We are so thankful for IRH for helping us on our journey! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They gave us the best gift in the world, our miracle boy 🩵 "
🫶🏻Congratulations Estrada family!

"My husband and I started our TTC journey back in 2021 shortly after we got married. After years of negative tests, we were referred to IRH. Dr. Awadalla and all of the staff were so kind and made us feel so comfortable from the very first time we set foot in the office for our consultation. After a few failed medicated cycles and 2 failed IUIs our 3rd IUI ended up being successful and gave us our sweet boy Waylon. He was born at 32 weeks gestational age and had a lengthy NICU stay but has been home for a few months now and is doing amazing. We’re so grateful for the whole IRH team and will always recommend them!"
❤️ Thank you for sharing your inspiring story Casey family!