Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by cysts in the ovaries, excessive androgen (male hormone) production by the ovaries, irregular menstruation and problems with the release of eggs (ovulation) for fertilization. The exact cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome is unknown, but is most often associated with genetics and excessive insulin production. […]
It’s not supposed to be this difficult to get pregnant, but it is the reality for many couples. Dealing with infertility can be very stressful and emotional for couples, but know that there is hope! About two-thirds of couples treated for infertility are able to successfully conceive. Infertility is defined as the inability of a […]
Around 1 in 8 couples in the US have problems getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. While 85-90% of infertility cases can be treated with standard therapies, such as medication or surgery, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be an option for others. IVF is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which eggs and […]
Prenatal exercise tied to lower risk of high birth weight and fewer C-sections (dailyRx News) Pregnancy calls for kicking those swollen feet up and simply trying to relax, right? Maybe not. Moms-to-be might not need to be so fast to slow down. A new study found that pregnant women who exercised were less likely to […]
Maybe you’ve never considered the idea of freezing your eggs. After all, many women have not. But depending on your age, health and other factors, it may be something to think about. Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is new assisted reproductive technology that has opened a new horizon for women, allowing the preservation […]
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a field of medicine for the treatment of infertility. ART assists in the fertilization of the sperm and egg (outside a woman’s body, in a lab), either through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) is a diagnostic tool used to examine embryos formed […]
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Now you can sit back, relax and put your feet up for the next 9 months, right? Not so fast! Attitudes and beliefs about prenatal exercise have drastically changed over the past 20 years. No longer is pregnancy viewed as a time to sit, watch TV and eat chocolate. These days, […]
In a breakthrough discovery, researchers at the University of Adelaide have revealed how damage from obesity is passed from a mother to her children, and also how that damage can be reversed. The findings, by a team led by the University’s Robinson Research Institute, have major implications for the future of fertility research and are […]
More babies in the United States are being conceived by in vitro fertilization, a new report shows. Nearly 2,000 more infants were born with the help of this assisted reproductive technology in 2013, compared with 2012, the researchers reported. Almost 175,000 in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles led to the birth of slightly more than 63,000 […]
Anyone who has been trying to conceive (TTC) knows that the two weeks between ovulation and the first day of your missed period is a long time to wait to confirm a pregnancy. Women can experience pregnancy symptoms soon after implantation occurs, which is between 8-14 days after ovulation. By 8 weeks of pregnancy, 90% […]
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Suite 210
Tyler, TX 75703