Weight loss and exercise improve ovulation in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormone disorder that often causes infertility, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source: Medical Xpress Read more
People look forward to the holidays as a time to take time off from work, relax, and spend time with loved ones. Holidays are typically fun, festive and full of quality family time. But when you’re dealing with infertility, it can often be very trying and stressful. The holidays are an emotional time for those […]
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases of a women’s life. However, there is an increasing trend for women to put their family plans on hold in order to pursue their career or education. Unlike achieving all other goals in life, age does matter when it comes to pregnancy, and in today’s world, age-related […]
If you are preparing to get pregnant, it is essential to take special care of yourself for the health of you and your baby. Pre-pregnancy care focuses on improving your health before getting pregnant to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. The purpose of preconception care is to assess any potential risks to […]
Miscarriage is one of the most common complications of pregnancy that involves the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation. Repeated miscarriages (two or more consecutive miscarriages) occur in about 1 in 100 women. If this happens to you, it’s not only discouraging, but it causes extreme emotional pain, frustration, and sadness. […]
The inability of a woman to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex is known as infertility. Infertility can be present from birth (congenital) or can be acquired. It has many causes; however, the three most common causes of infertility are: Ovulation problems Ovulation is the release of an egg every month from one […]
More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. If you or someone you know is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their child-bearing years, it can be particularly devastating, but it doesn’t mean that you dreams of conceiving a child are over. The ovaries are an essential part of […]
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 […]
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