We know there are a lot of questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination and how it may impact your treatment and future. As a practice, we adhere to the guidelines set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). This vaccine is no different. Our physicians support the science behind using the vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infection. Below, please find information from ASRM:

A shared decision-making model between patients and providers should be used when considering vaccination and should take into consideration the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence. Consideration of local COVID-19 transmission and risk of acquisition, personal risk of contracting COVID-19, risks of COVID-19 to the patient and potential risks to a fetus, efficacy of the vaccine and known side effects, and the lack of data about the vaccine during pregnancy should all be taken into consideration as patients make decisions regarding vaccination. Some individuals may elect to defer conception attempts until both doses of vaccine have been administered.

The Task Force does not recommend withholding the vaccine from patients who are planning to conceive, who are currently pregnant, or who are lactating (1,2,3). These recommendations are in line with those of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM).

To view the full statement, click here. Please visit ASRM for more information on COVID-19.