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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For the first time, research has shown how much of a critical role the natural antioxidant selenium plays at the earliest stages of a woman’s fertility. “Selenium is an essential trace element found in protein-rich foods like red meat, seafood and nuts. It is important for many biological functions, such as immune response, thyroid hormone […]
If you’ve been trying for at least a year to become pregnant, but have not been able to conceive, it may be time to speak with a medical professional to determine if you may be experiencing one of the most common causes of infertility. 5. Endometriosis – Simply put, endometriosis is a medical condition in […]
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone or FSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. FSH induces the ovaries to produce eggs and brings about the menstrual cycle in women, causes the production of sperm cells in men, and is associated with the maturation of sexual characteristics in children. […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder and one of the common causes of infertility among women. It is characterized by an ovulation dysfunction or impedance to the normal growth and release of eggs from the ovaries. It is commonly seen in women of child bearing age and is rare after menopause. The […]
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) techniques that can help infertile couples have a baby that is biologically related to them. IVF is a complex clinical procedure.The process involves collection of matured eggs from the ovaries and combining them with the sperm in the laboratory. After fertilization, the eggs […]
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