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“Endometriosis and Infertility: Can Surgery Help?” Patient Fact Sheet by ASRM

irfan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:34:25 +0000

This fact sheet was developed in collaboration with The Society of Reproductive Surgeons

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

irfan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:44:53 +0000

Miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, occurs in about 15 to 20% of all pregnancies, regardless of how they were conceived. Most early losses are a result of the conceptus being genetically abnormal. As few as one in three human conceptions is genetically normal, but most of the genetically abnormal conceptions are lost before the woman even knows she is pregnant. Even so, some genetically abnormal conceptions do survive long enough to result in a recognized pregnancy.

Couple Can Do on Your Own to Enhance and Improve Your Chances of Conceiving

irfan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:22:07 +0000

There are certainly some things that you as a couple can do on your own to enhance and improve your chances of conceiving. We would strongly encourage you to initiate each of these steps as soon as possible.

Pregnancy: Make It Fit

irfan — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:37:21 +0000

For modern moms-to-be, preparing for the birth of a child involves physical training in addition to childbirth education classes and decorating the nursery. Comments by women who continued to exercise throughout their pregnancies support the theory that staying fit eases labor and delivery. According to Amy, a pilot for a major airline, exercise made a big difference. She says, "In contrast to my first pregnancy where I did almost no exercise, this time I gained less weight and remained more agile and active in every phase of my life." Betsy, an attorney and amateur tennis player, agrees.

Teen Pregnancy: Young Women's Health - Ages 12-24

irfan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:59:11 +0000

Pregnancy: Help Keep Teenage Pregnancy Rates Down by Making Responsible Choices With over one million American teenage girls becoming pregnant every year, the United States holds the title for having the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the industrialized world. To gain a clearer picture of this statistic, that breaks down to one out of five sexually active girls becoming pregnant. However, while those numbers are a bit overwhelming, pregnancy rates have been on the decline in the past few years. Helping Young Women Decide

Gonadotropins (Ovarian Hyperstimulation)

irfan — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:08:35 +0000

Ovulation induction is a term that refers to the administration of medication to stimulate ovulation. These medications range from clomiphene to gonadotropins to combinations of the two. Gonadotropins are injectable ovulation stimulating hormones that are identical to the hormones secreted by the body. With the administration of these injectable medications, the circulating levels of these hormones are increased, resulting in the stimulation and growth of multiple eggs.

Actos: New Hope for PCOS Sufferers

irfan — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:56:59 +0000

Actos, the latest drug in a long line of medications used for treating various blood sugar disorders, may offer hope to infertile women suffering from Type II diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome/disorder (PCO)**. In short, the theory behind PCO is that the body does not effectively use the insulin it produces, usually leading to, among many other problems, irregular menstrual cycles and high blood glucose levels, making it very difficult to conceive a child.

Common Fertility Treatment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

irfan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:41:51 +0000

Ms. Elizabeth Paul (not her real name) was my last appointment of the day, and she brought a thick medical file that described all the medical tests and treatments she had been through. She had consulted doctors on three continents, and was now seeking another medical opinion for her problem of unexplained infertility. She had had four laparoscopies, performed by various doctors in different parts of the world - and had been through six insemination treatment cycles.

Infertility: The Starters Gate

irfan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:26:48 +0000

A few weeks ago we were at the county fair. While roaming around the exhibit buildings, we ran into a couple we sang with in choir a few years ago. Sheîs 40, heîs 30; theyîve been married over a year. They donît have kids, but would like to. When I asked her about it some time ago, she said they werenît having any luck. I inquired as to what they had tried, and she replied they were just -winging it.° I told her of my own infertility struggles and offered help as someone who writes about fertility issues as a profession, but she politely refused, saying -winging it° was just fine.

Making Fertility Treatments Affordable

irfan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:38:41 +0000

Life is not fair. I don't know how many times in the course of a week that I have to say that. It's the only simple explanation I have as to why some folks must endure rigorous testing, invasive procedures, drugs and, sometimes, pure utter emotional hell in their efforts to conceive a child, while others can practically just look at each other and - Poof! - another little bundle of joy is on the way.