Posts Tagged ‘Conception’
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Weight can have a significant affect on fertility rates, especially for women.* And a recent report which was unveiled and talked about at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) meeting adds more credibility and increased understanding to and about the options available for obese women suffering from infertility.
During a nine-year study, women who were deemed clinically or morbidly obese and then lost weight due to bariatric surgery were closely followed. At the end of the study, all the women who were tracked (and who had a desire to become pregnant) were able to conceive after losing the excess weight. This held true even for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), giving tremendous hope to the hundreds of thousands of females suffering from PCOS and weight-related fertility issues.
(The average age of the women in the study was 32. Therefore, it should be noted that obese females who are older than 32 may have more trouble conceiving even after bariatric surgery.)
However, in the end, it’s important to accept that if you are a woman with PCOS and/or are clinically obese (BMI of more than 25), connecting with a fertility specialist like those at RSI is essential. Remember that if you’re having trouble conceiving, the answers to increasing your fertility rates may lie in a host of solutions.
* Don’t forget that being underweight can be as problematic in terms of conception as being overweight.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Women in your mid-to-late 30s… have you been experiencing any (or all) of the following symptoms?
- lowered sex drive
- unexplained weight gain (especially around your middle)
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- shorter- or longer-than-usual cycles between periods
- heavier-than-usual periods (sometimes including blood clots)
- more painful/uncomfortable periods than before infertility
If so, you may be surprised to learn that your body could be entering into perimenopause.
As the name suggests, perimenopause is the stage before full-blown menopause. Though it typically is seen in women who are approximately 40 years or older, it can absolutely affect those in their 30s. And because it is a result of changing hormone levels, fertility changes are to be expected during this phase of life.
Perimenopause can last anywhere from a few years to a decade, so it’s not an indication that menopause is “just around the corner”. With that being said, it can and does cause many couples to have issues when it comes to conception, so it’s important to get a diagnosis if you’re not getting pregnant within a few months of trying sans contraception.
If you feel that you might be entering into perimenopause, never fear. Go to a reproductive specialist and discuss your concerns. If you are perimenopausal, he or she can help you identify a variety of fertility treatments to give you the best chances of having a child naturally.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Surrogacy. It’s in the news more now than ever; however, you may be wondering about the ins and outs of this non-traditional method of conceiving a child.
To help you get a better understanding of what surrogacy is… and isn’t… we’ve compiled a few facts about the process. As always, to receive more information, contact a reputable fertility clinic for a consultation.
- Surrogacy is legal in the U.S., but couples are not legally allowed to pay the surrogate above and beyond medical expenses. (In other words, a woman cannot become a “professional” surrogate in the sense that it’s an occupation.)
- In India, surrogacy has recently been accepted as a method of “income” for poorer women. Unfortunately, regulations are limited; thus, U.S. couples who hire an Indian surrogate may not be assured of the safety of the child or the responsibility of the surrogate.
- Surrogacy can take shape in one of two ways: 1) the surrogate can be artificially inseminated with the father’s sperm or a donor’s sperm; or 2) the surrogate can have a fertilized embryo (from the biological parents or from donors) transferred into her womb.
- The safest way of finding a responsible, healthy surrogate is through a fertility clinic.
- Costs for surrogacy can range widely and should be taken into consideration by potential parents. Traditional insurance does not cover surrogacy.
- Most women who are accepted as surrogates by fertility clinics have had at least one child of their own.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
How long is too long?
It’s a question that’s on many couples’ minds when discussing the issue of conception. If a woman hasn’t become pregnant in three months, is that a sign there’s a fertility issue? Or should she wait six months? A year? Two?
Generally speaking, most fertility specialists recommend that if a couple hasn’t conceived naturally after trying for a year, there may be an underlying fertility issue. (Again, the word is “may” — some couples take longer to conceive than others, especially if they aren’t having regular sexual intercourse.)
Of course, in the case of couples dealing with secondary infertility, they might be inclined to see a fertility specialist sooner rather than later. (For instance, this could make sense for a couple who conceived their first child within two months but have been unsuccessful at conceiving a second child after nine months of regular sex.)
While it’s not recommended that couples overly stress about being unable to quickly conceive naturally, it may be a good idea to talk to a fertility specialist if a good deal of time has passed and no pregnancy has resulted. After all, a check-up could only help.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Recent survey results released by Fertility LifeLines(TM) reveals some interesting facts regarding male infertility.
Some of the highlights of the survey include the following stats, many of which may help explain why men sometimes take a very low-key approach to fertility:
28% of the males who participated in the survey said they felt “embarrassed” when dealing with fertility issues;
39% of the males who participated in the survey felt sad or depressed when dealing with fertility issues.
45% of the surveyed men said they would wait more than a year before they would seek medical attention for fertility issues.
The upshot of these findings?
It’s apparent that our society needs to do a better job of educating young men on the facts regarding conception and fertility. And slowly but surely, we’re heading in the right direction.
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