Dr. Scott Roseff
Fertility Medicine
Boca Raton, FL
41 years experience male
Locations
Office
Boca Raton, FL
Address
South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine, 9960 Central Park Blvd. - Suite 275, Boca Raton, FL
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Insurances accepted
Aetna Life Insurance Company
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
CIGNA Health Care
UnitedHealthcare
Humana Insurance Company
About
Bio
Dr. Roseff is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility. This gives him the HIGHEST level of expertise and recognition in:
Helping women become pregnant;
Helping women STAY pregnant if they have miscarried before; and
Treating women with hormone imbalances (such as irregular menstrual periods, too much abnormal body hair, and polycystic ovarian syndrome - PCOS).
He offers HIGHLY individualized/personalized, hand-holding, cutting edge care. His pregnancy success rates are amongst the highest!
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Fertility Medicine
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It can: Stress can affect different people in different ways. It can affect levels of hormones such as dopamine, cortisol, epinephrine, serotonin, etc which i... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but: If you're Insulin resistant, you may get pregnant but if untreated it may lower the odds of getting pregnant, increase the chance of a loss, and incre... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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I wouldn't...: If/when we have a patient fail an ivf cycle, we sit down face-to-face to review why it likely didn't work so that we can try to make it better if the ... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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About a day or two: Although it can take a week or two to finally feel like yourself. The egg retrieval involves some type of anesthesia, which should wear off quickly, ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
There are several...: Some natural therapies may work, depending on why someone is not ovulating. For example, if it's due to pcos, then weight loss may help (if overweigh... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Autoimmune disorder?: Some women with one autoimmune disorder have, or are at risk for, other autoimmune problems. Some of these can alter the outcome of pregnancy. I stron... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not really: The hsg causes cramps. The discomfort one has can depend on such factors as her pain tolerance as well as who does the procedure and his/her expertis... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Semen?: When you say volume, do you mean of semen? Sperm count can possibly be affected by Clomid (clomiphene) as it can (especially when given in monitored)... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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It's normal: Basal body temperature fluctuates vastly due to many different reasons. This is why i tell my fertility patients to not take their temps!
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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OTC or Rx?: Over the counter (no prescription) can be harmful or dangerous because it's unregulated by the fda. Prescription Progesterone has some risks which sho... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
About the same: They're about the same as the odds were before you had your loss. Women who conceive the first cycle after a loss are at an increased risk of another ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Full flow?: A period is usually when there is a full flow. If it's just intermittent spotting, that may not be considered day 1. If it's a full flow, that's usu... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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She needs help: Have her see a board certified reproductive endocrinologist for testing and proper treatment. This is abnormal, and she deserves a proper diagnosis a... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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What color then?: Sperm is microscopic, so i'm assuming you're referring to your semen (the liquid that sperm is mixed in when you ejaculate). Semen can be yellowish o... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Could be a cyst: Sometimes an ovarian cyst foms and causes these symptoms, even while taking the pill. It's important to see your doctor to find out what's going on. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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NOT normal: This is highly abnormal and needs to be investigated by a qualified specialist. There are many, many possible reasons for this, and an excellent doct... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Sperm can last for 72 hours in the female body. So yes, it's possible.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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It's possible: Intercourse around the time of ovulation can lead to pregnancy.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Not the pills: Prenatal vitamins are important for helping ensure a healthy baby but confer minimal benefit, if any, for fertility. Ovulation kits can help pinpoint... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Stop: You shouldn't take maca if you're trying to conceive since the effects are largely unknown and not scientifically validated. Take pregnitude!
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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I'm close by!: Hi there,
i'm a board certified reproductive endocrinologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of pcos. You may not "need" metformin or ma... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: Since a corpus luteum has the capacity (and the function) to produce progesterone, it's certainly possible for it to produce Progesterone beyond the n... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
No: Nipple size and color vary a lot.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It depends: If the hirsutism is caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos), you can consider pregnitude, a new, all-natural supplement for correcting hormone im... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes, most definitely: I have my patients see an acupuncturist who is board certified in fertility acupuncture. She individualizes treatments to each patient, rather than ju... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Many possible...: They include, and aren't limited to, hot flashes, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, ovarian cysts and enlargement, ovarian cancer,... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It doesn't: Clomid (clomiphene) does not affect egg quality. It is designed to stimulate the release of lh and FSH from the pituitary gland in the brain - these ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: These are possible adverse effects of clomid, (clomiphene) and they tend to be more common when the dose is increased or when someone has been taking ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: The radiation in airplanes is safe during pregnancy. There's not been any study to date that has demonstrated fetal harm from casual commercial airpl... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: A great "natural" supplement is called male fertility supplement. It's from coast reproductive sciences. It has been shown to improve multiple abnor... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
I have questions...: Were you monitored on clomid (clomiphene)? If you didn't have blood hormone testing and ultrasound monitoring, it could be why you didn't conceive.
D... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
You shouldn't : One should not bleed after sex, whether or not the tubes were tied. Postcoital bleeding should be investigated by a qualified healthcare provider.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Generally it won't: But it's important to be healthy before becoming pregnant. So, if someone is on a high protein diet because she's overweight or obese, it may be best ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It's quite strict: There are national guidelines for screening sperm donors in the US. Most reputable banks adhere to those guidelines. These include, and aren't limited... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Several things: See a board certified re. Attend an ivf center with a published high success rate. See an ivf doc who will personally oversee all aspects of your ivf ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It can be wrong...: Hcg can be wrong (rarely), so i recheck it if a period didn't start 7-10 days from stopping progesterone. More likely, bleeding won't start until the ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Zinc and folic acid: Zinc and Folic Acid may help. My patients do very well with a male fertility supplement sold by coast reproductive.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Possibly: If a 25 year old is not pregnant within a year of unprotected intercourse, i would suggest a fertility evaluation by a qualified fertility specialist.... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Current medications: There are several meds that can't be taken with bromocriptine, so be sure to discuss any rx or otc meds first. Also, contraception is important, as br... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Sperm are said: To live for about 72 hours, on average.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: Yes, a cyst can delay or inhibit menstruation, especially if it produces hormones.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Get tested: If you've been trying for over a year without success, there may be one or more reasons why it hasn't happened. It may be in your best interest to bot... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Possibly more often: Many experts believe it's more common to suffer from secondary infertility than primary infertility. This is due to such factors as an older age (in t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Get tested first: It's imperative to get to the root of why you have hirsutism. Once a proper diagnosis is cinched, the best method of treatment can be prescribed. Th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: Most published studies show that babies born to women going through ivf are no more likely to have problems compared to those conceived naturally.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: Chlamydia infection can lead to both male and female infertility.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
It depends.: It depends on the cause of and severity of hirsutism. For women with mild hirsutism due to pcos, a new product was just launched that helps. It's al... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It's all relative: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has been found to increase the risk of blood clots (called vte) to a greater degree than certain other types ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Infection: Infection is the more common cause of a hydrosalpinx. Other causes can be endometriosis and prior pelvic surgery.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Fertility Medicine 41 years experience
Diet and exercise: The best way to lose weight is via proper eating and exercise. Be sure to ask the doctor who prescribed your medicine about this.
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Sep 7, 2016
I have 3 baby boy by ceserian one year back I had tubactomy with cut tubes now I want to reverse to tubes it possibel. I conceive again
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Roseff is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Roseff is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I've taken plan b before& I gotta say that this time my body didn't act the same like it did before I didn't even spot not one bit. Is it
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Plz.advice max.doses & period of treatment of Clomid thats harmful,thx
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I appreciate your answer, I need to be monitored while using clomid
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, Mexico
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Awards
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award, 2011.
Selected amongst the "Top Docs of South Florida", 2009.
Selected for inclusion in "Strathmore's Who's Who", 2009-2010 Edition.
Affiliations
South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Jupiter Medical Center
West Boca Medical Center
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