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Friday, January 7th, 2011
One of the common complaints of couples undergoing fertility treatments is that the sexual intercourse becomes dulled and perfunctory. But it doesn’t have to begin to feel like a chore or become too routine.
Here are several ways to keep your sex life enjoyable during fertility treatments:
- Be creative in the bedroom.
- Be as spontaneous as possible. Even if you have to make love at a certain time or day, try to keep the spark alive.
- Don’t stop doing romantic activities together.
- Talk to one another if you feel like the sex is becoming lackluster. Communication is a key to a happier sex life.
- Don’t argue about sex; it will make it difficult to have a good experience.
- Don’t have sex when you’re exhausted; it will feel like a responsibility.
- Try not to use the terms “we HAVE to have sex today”.
In the end, if you begin to focus more on the fertility treatments and less on honing your relationship, it may be time to discuss the situation with your fertility specialist.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Unless you’ve struggled to have a child naturally, it can be tough to understand why couples don’t “automatically” realize they are having a fertility issue. The truth is, though, that many people simply don’t always recognize infertility.
Below, we’ve put together 5 common signs that you or your partner is having or is at risk of having fertility issues. Remember that these aren’t all-inclusive; you may have other symptoms and should always ask your physician if you have any concerns about your reproductive health
1. The Woman Doesn’t Menstruate
A lack of menstruation usually means little to no ovulation. Thus, there is no egg to be fertilized.
2. The Man Cannot Ejaculate
Though there has been some research indicating that pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain a small amount of semen, it’s unlikely that a woman will get pregnant if her partner cannot fully ejaculate.
3. No Conception within a Year of Trying
If partners have been having sex 2-3 times per week (especially during ovulation) and there has been no conception, there may be a fertility issue.
4. The Female Partner is Extremely Overweight or Underweight
Conception is made more difficult if one of the partners has a weight problem. Excessively overweight woman and excessively underweight women often have reproductive health issues as a result.
5. A History of STDs or Cancer
People who have had STDs or cancer are at higher risk for fertility issues.
Again, you should consult with your own doctor to learn more about the factors that may affect your ability to conceive on your own.
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011
It’s not rare to hear of multiple births when discussing the subject of assisted reproductive techniques; however, it’s quite unusual for IVF triplets to be born 11 years apart from one another! But that’s exactly what happened last month…
This past December, 2010, twin sisters from Britain received a wonderful holiday surprise – another female sibling to round out their family. And best of all, this sibling was particularly special, as she was, in all essence, their biological “twin”, thus turning the girls into triplets.
All three were born using IVF whereby the embryos had been fertilized outside the womb and then medically implanted into the biological mother, Lisa Shepherd.
The Shepherds had originally given birth to their twins 11 years ago, but decided last year they wanted to use the remaining embryos (left from the original IVF treatment) to try to conceive one more time. As it was a success, they now have three girls who are essentially “triplets” of differing ages.
Again, this is an unusual story, but a joyful one. It also shows the viability of embryos that have been frozen for years and then used later for IVF. As reproductive science research advances farther, there’s little doubt that even more amazing “in the news” IVF stories will appear.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
A New Zealand-based financial institution, ASB, is issuing a series of “mea culpas” after backlash over an ad meant to spark interest in (not disgust over) their loans.
The advertisement showed a couple who couldn’t pay for their IVF treatment (which was unsuccessful.) Upon getting a loan from ASB, they not only could pay for another round of IVF, but they were also blessed with triplets.
Though ASB claims to have had no clue that the ads would strike such an angry chord with some viewers, they have vowed to be more sensitive later. However, they are not necessarily going to pull the ads.
We’re curious… do you think that an advertisement of this nature would have any effect on you?
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
From Tokyo, Japan, new findings are shedding light on some possible genetic links that can help doctors predict (and perhaps even overcome with the right interventions) infertility in their patients.
As with many studies of this nature, the research was conducted on mice. The mice were implanted with fertilized eggs, after which the gene that apparently created the ideal uterine environment for maintaining a pregnancy was isolated.
Without the gene’s presence, the Japanese researchers discovered that the fertilized egg could not properly be maintained by the host body. If the findings are able to translate to human females, it could assist reproductive health specialists in helping patients who are experiencing infertility.
Though more studies are expected to be conducted, it’s an exciting development in the science of infertility.
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
On a regular basis (because, let’s face it… the data affects us in the States, too), we like to look outside our American borders and investigate what’s happening in fertility news.
Lately, our attention was caught by the results of a 2008 study that claims 6 percent of mothers from New Zealand use some form of fertility treatment to become pregnant. That figure shows how widespread the desire to seek out assistance to have a baby of one’s own has become.
The 6 percent figure comes from the “Growing Up in New Zealand” study which looked at 7,000 births. Of those 7,000 babies, 60 percent had been planned by their parents. And it was of these babies that fertility treatments had been used.
In terms of specific types of fertility treatment, the New Zealand women most commonly chose IVF, which costs an average of $11,000 dollars in that country.
Other interesting facts from the “Growing Up in New Zealand” study include:
· In 2009, the average age of women giving birth was 30. (In 1979, thirty years ago, the figure was 26.)
· In the “Growing Up in New Zealand” study, the average age of the mothers involved in planned pregnancies was 32. Comparably, the average age of the mothers involved in unplanned pregnancies was 28.
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
Scientists in Brazil have come across an interesting finding. During their research involving teen boys with varicocele, a widening of the veins located in the scrotum, they realized that those boys were quite possibly more apt to have trouble getting their future partners pregnant.
The reason for the likely infertility is two-fold:
1. Variocele can lead to lowered quality of sperm.
2. Variocele can lead to shrinking of the testicles.
Current Brazilian studies indicate that about 15% of males over the ages of 15 have varicocele. Additionally, research from Brazil has concluded that about 1/3 of men experiencing infertility have some form of varicocele and about 4/5 of men experiencing secondary infertility (e.g., those who have fathered a child at least once before) have a form of the testicular condition.
As a result, Brazilian physicians and scientists are suggesting that teens with varicocele undergo surgery to remedy the mostly-harmless testicular condition in order to preserve their fertility. Of course, this is a subject best handled in families, as any surgery brings with it potential complications. Still, it’s an interesting development and one that could lead to children for men with varicocele who might not have been able to father a child without medical intervention.
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Though it’s not a surprise, recent studies are showing that up to a third of those dealing with infertility wait too long before pursuing fertility treatment. And, of course, the longer they wait, the more dramatically their chances of conceiving are lowered.
So this begs an important question – how soon should someone pursue fertility treatments (or at least look into the possibility that he or she may be infertile)?
Generally speaking, if you are:
- Not using any form(s) of birth control (including the “rhythm method”);
- Having sex on a regular basis each week;
- Not menopausal; and
- Have no reason to believe you cannot get pregnant…
…you should ideally become pregnant within a period of 6 months if you’re over 35 or 12 months if you’re under 35.
If half a year has passed without natural conception, it’s a wise idea to begin to seek out the expertise of a fertility specialist (such as those at RSI. That way, you can rule out any problems and, if necessary, begin to discuss fertility treatment options.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
For many individuals and couples, surrogacy is an excellent choice. However, in order to fulfill that decision, a gestational carrier must be found.
Unfortunately, that can be a stumbling block for many people who try to “go it themselves” in order to find a surrogate.
At RSI, we’ve heard all the horror stories associated with do-it-yourself attempts to attract qualified gestational carriers. From Craigslist to want ads in the newspaper, men and women around the world have tried almost every possible method of getting the perfect surrogate for their needs. For many, the results are devastating and emotionally overwhelming.
That’s why it’s so critical to work with a reputable fertility specialist who can connect you with gestational carriers who want to become surrogates for all the right reasons. This takes a lot of the potential pain and challenges out of the equation and allows individuals and couples dealing with infertility to move forward with their plans.
To find out more about gestational carriers (or if you are interested in becoming a gestational carrier for a person or partners), please contact RSI today.
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Monday, November 15th, 2010
It’s always exciting when a new team member comes on board at the Reproductive Science Institute headquartered outside of Philadelphia, PA. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that Rhonda Hearns, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has joined the RSI family.
Dr. Hearns is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who is also Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. To read more about Dr. Hearns, visit her profile today.
As is the case for all the doctors and staff at RSI, Dr. Hearns is passionate about helping individuals and couples dealing with infertility. We all know how challenging the experience can be; consequently, we have made sure that everyone who is a part of RSI is seriously committed to continuously providing exceptional care to all patients.
If you’re struggling with infertility, please consider making an appointment with Dr. Hearns.
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