Dr. Michael Glassner
Fertility Medicine
Bryn Mawr, PA
38 years experience male
Locations
Office
Paoli, PA
Insurances accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Keystone Health Plan
Personal Choice
UnitedHealthcare
Office
Bryn Mawr, PA
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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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
68 Answers
3 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Unfortunately none: The only way to rid yourself of an endometrioma is thru surgery. There are no herbs that would help. The endometrioma should not effect egg quality.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Seek care: You should seek medical care. Sometimes increased hair growth can be from other sources other than pcos. Rarely rumors can be the culprit. If indeed i... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Doubtful : Doubtful that its implantation bleeding. It is important that you seek medical evaluation to try to understand why your period is late.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
OIf concern : Any time your cycle us abnormal you should be concerned see a physician immediately.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
No: The earliest you can conceive id your ovulation date. The sperm can fertilize for 72 hours but the latest fertilization date is one day after ovulatio... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
You and he should be: He should be evaluated by a urologist and his medications may need to be changed. There are many reasons why his motility may be lower. The good news ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Requirements : In order to enter an egg donor program there are blood screening tests that must be done.
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
See your doctor: It could be a bartholins cyst or am ingrown hair. Seek medical attention.
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A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Follow docs advise: If you bhcg (blood test for pregnancy ) is negative then the changes may just be related to the hormonal imbalance.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
10-12%: The specifics of your cycle are irrelevant. Given your age and circumstance 10-15%is reasonable.
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
It is possible: There are some 'home remedies' relating to timing of intercourse. However if you want to be certain it would require ivf with generic testing of the e... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
In the vagina: When you have a hysterectomy the top of the vagina is sewn shut so sperm dont go any further.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Follicles developin: Clomid (clomiphene) can frequently cause more than one follicle to develop. Consequently you might notice pain and mucous production earlier than you'... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Many possibilities : If you have a short luteal phase that can account for what you describe. Certainly whenever your period is abnormal you have to double check that you ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Unclear: Certainly you might have had an early pregnancy loss. Ursine tests are not definitive and a blood test should be perfirmed.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
See a doctor : The spotting could mean a Progesterone problem or a polyp. Both could create problems for your conceiving.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
There is no age : There are ways to reduce the cysts without removing your ovaries. If the ovaries are to be removed - the later the better ie after menopause.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Something is wrong : Anytime you are bleeding abnormally you should get evaluated. There could be a life threatening problem like a tubal pregnancy. If there is no ectopi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Ovulation kits : Some women can feel ovulation or note mucous production alternatively using ovulation predictor kits would be most helpful. Obviously under the care... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
10 days isn't normal: Your cycle can change with fertility medications but having such a prolonged cycle is not normal. Further evaluation to rule out an abnormal pregnancy... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
That's abnormal: There are a number if reasons all if which need to be ruled out. An abnormal pregnancy - either a miscarriage or an ectopic, a polyp in the uterus, ho... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
60-70%: If you transfer two embryos in day 5 you have a 60-70% chance of pregnancy. A lot depends on the quality of the lab . . As well as the requirements of... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
It's possible: Small amount of sworn could come out during sex. It's definitely possible.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Many possibilities : Anytime you have pain there's a concern for an ectopic pregnancy. The situation you're discussing could be consistent with an ovarian cyst.
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A member asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Seek care: Any time you have symptoms like that there is a concern about a life threatening problem like an ectopic pregnancy you must get evaluated asap.
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A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Surgery: If medical treatment has failed unfortunately surgery may be required.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
There are options: Weight loss, birth control pills, spironikactone and laser may help.
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A 42-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Be careful: There is a significant amount of sperm in what you are referring to as pre-cum. So the answer is that it's possible.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Possibly. : It really swords on how far along you were and your age. Usually you should wait 3-6 months if you had a full term loss.
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A 32-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Yes and yes : Taking Clomid (clomiphene) can change your cycle. Including making it come a few days late. Just because one month doesn't work doesn't mean it won't.... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
If what you say: If all that you said is true - you have little to worry about.
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Possibly: Just because your cycles are regular doesn't mean they are ovulatory. If your kits are negative you should talktoyour doctor.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Not surprising : When your menses doesn't follow the expected pattern it's not surprising your flow might be different. As always, if your cycle isn't as expectedake s... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Probably not: Abnormal bleeding should never be assumed to be implantation bleeding. There are many causes for midcycle bleeding. Seek medical attention.
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A 38-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Don't read to far: All of the symptoms you describe are relatively common and while may represent early pregnancy you shouldn't read too far into them. Time will tell
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A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
You need to be seen: It is concerning that your cycle was abnormal and that needs to be addressed as well as the spotting. There are potentially serious issues like an ect... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
It should not: Clomid (clomiphene) is used tohelpyou ovulate. It should not be a cause for spotting. If you continue to spot you should seek medical advice.
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Hard to say: While it would be best to conceive with an ideal body weight - it is not ideal to conceive while on a diet regiment.
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A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Still too early: It may be too early to test to see if you are pregnant. But if you are not the fact that you are probably on Progesterone will delay you period for ma... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
See a doctor: The fact that you are 19 is very reassuring. There can be many resins why you aren't getting pregnant. Seeing a specialist will help.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
It can be: Don't over analyze the feeling. If you had ovarian stimulation it can represent cramping from an enlarged ovary. Obviously early signs of a period can... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Polyps or hormones: Polyps in the uterus, hormonal imbalance, or an abnormal pregnancy can cause spotting.
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A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Stay focused: You have to realize its out if your control. Be optimistic but realistic.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Always possible : Although unlikely it definitely can occur.
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A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Better not: Lifting that weight probably will not have any impact - but it might make more sense to avoid it.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Usually not: Usually adderral will not effect the cycle as long as it is taken as prescribed and not abused.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Seek evaluation: Anytime your cycle isn't normal you should have further evaluation. There is always a possibility if an abnormal pregnancy like a tubal which can be l... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Lifestyle : Seek urological evaluation. No alcohol. No recreational drugs. Boxer shorts. No steroids. Review any prescription meds with the doctor. On line there... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Many possible: Could be your period starting or an ovarian cyst. If it persists or gets worse talk to your doctor.
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Glassneranswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Doubtful: If you have 28-30 day cycles you would expect to ovulate around dec 20. Soren can survive about 3 days.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Glassner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Glassner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you I hope so have heard so many stories that scared me I might not I hope I do :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! but with this answer i m sad
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Great answer
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albany Medical College
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
Hahnemann University Hospital
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Awards
Top Doc, Philadelphia Magazine
Top Doc, Main Line Today Magazine
Top Reproductive Endocrinologist, First Place, Pennsylvania - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Medical Association
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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