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! 💜

“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!

📣 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, 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!